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Typical audience reaction when they hear "Before I start..."

"Before I start"... well, you've already started, so just get on with it!

Please can we retire "Before I start" from keynote presenters' vocabularies. Fact is, when you say these words, by definition you've already started! Here are some of the most egregious abuses of the phrase. And some replacement options.

We are announcing shortly the winner of the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.

Four things we learnt from nominating local business leaders for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018

As we get set to announce the winners of the first round ofthe Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018, I thought it would be of value to share what we have learnt during the process of shortlisting candidates.

Wouldn't it be great if this was the scene at conferences: The speaker calls for questions, and a dozen hands go up

The real reason why Asian conference delegates don't ask questions during Q&A

The common conception is Asian conference goers don't ask questions. I see the problem elsewhere.

Each week until April 30, 2018, we are shortlisting a local corporate figure who has demonstrated excellence in a media appearance, in the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.

Star Alliance CEO: Local business leader is a star media performer

The Singapore Airshow, which ended yesterday, brought the who's who of the aviation industry to town – among them this week's shortlisted candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2018.

Presentation training at Hong Bao Media's Integrated Communications Centre in Singapore

After being media trained, how do you know if you are actually ready to face the media?

The answer to this question should be obvious, but if you find yourself saying no, maybe you should explore new options.

Awesome photo of the SPH News Centre from allsingaporestuff.com. SPH hopes to remain awesome. Meantime, spokespeople need to adjust to the changing media landscape.

2018 preview: more losses in media jobs to have big impact on corporate spokespeople

You wouldn't think the departure of a total of 400 staff at Singapore Press Holdings by the end of this year is of any relevance when you take part in a media interview. But the shrinking number of journalists actually has a much greater impact than you might think.

Sometimes reading a speech is unavoidable. So, how can you do it well?

How to deliver a written speech without sending your audience to sleep

Audiences tune out when speakers read speeches at conferences. But when you can't avoid reading from a script, there are some things you can (must) do to prevent them falling asleep.

Screen grab from TODAY paper this morning. Click on the link below to access the story on their site.

What is your crisis management mantra?

Senior leaders correctly point out that "preparation" is key. Sounds obvious, right? So, why does it need to be repeated?