08/07/2026
Speech & Hearing Month
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”
Perhaps there is a reason behind this. On May 27, PAG celebrated Speech & Hearing Month, exploring the idea that communication is not only about finding the right words. In this world full of voices, hearing is easy, but truly listening is much harder.
Starting the meeting, TME Pedro invited everyone to close their eyes and listen to the sounds around us, he later challenged members with the word “articulate,” highlighting the importance of expressing our ideas with clarity and confidence.
Our Prepared Speeches explored communication from different perspectives. Luke’s “My Communication Style” introduced different ways people express themselves. Kenneth’s “In a World Full of Noise” shared lessons from his own investment experiences, showing how easily outside opinions can distract us. Tiago concluded with “Why Do We Externalise Our Communication Difficulties?” His philosophical approach encouraged us to look beyond words and explore the deeper reasons behind communication.
Everyone was all ears during Table Topics, where members transformed spontaneous ideas into 2-minute speeches, right after hearing the questions. This was followed by the evaluation session, where Ida, Alex, and Pedro provided thoughtful and constructive feedback, helping every speaker discover new ways to improve.
A big thank you to all our facilitators. Tina, our Volume Technician, articulated the importance of pace, pitch, and volume. Our youngest Timer kept the meeting on track with precision. Sandy, as General Evaluator, highlighted how our new venue’s higher ceiling challenged speakers to project their voices further, a timely reminder that effective communication is not only about being heard, but also about adapting our speech to connect with our audience.
Best Speaker: Kenneth
Best Table Topics: Alex
Best Evaluator: Ida
Write-up: Kenneth