31/05/2026
๐ค Event Recap: Project Speech Day โ Thank You Mum and Dad โค๏ธ
๐ Zoom
Our latest Project Speech Day featured inspiring stories, personal reflections, and valuable learning moments as members continued developing their communication and leadership skills.
๐๏ธ Prepared Speeches
โฐ Jolene Fu โ Why Do We Always Wait Until the Eleventh Hour?
Jolene explored procrastination and how perfectionism or overly ambitious goals can sometimes hold us back. Through personal stories, she reflected on why we delay action and the importance of taking the first step.
๐จโ๐ง Meng Yuhan โ The Way We Bond
Yuhan shared a heartfelt speech about her relationship with her father and the advice he gave during difficult moments at work: don't be shy, don't be afraid, and don't rush.
๐ฌ Li Yishan โ Like Dolphins, Like Humans
Yishan compared human communication styles to dolphin dialects, sharing the strengths and challenges of her supportive communication style and her desire to learn from the other styles.
๐ช Atikah Alsagoff โ Built After the Storm
Atikah delivered a touching story about the strength her mother displayed after her father's passing and how it inspired her own growth and perseverance.
๐ค Karthikeyan Velayudam โ The Mentors Who Shaped Me
Karthikeyan reflected on the mentors who influenced his growth, sharing lessons and experiences that shaped his thinking and leadership journey.
โ๏ธ Gary Ang โ My First Flight at 28
Gary shared his memorable experience of taking his first flight at age 28, including amusing discoveries in Australia and the excitement of stepping beyond his comfort zone.
๐ General Evaluation Session
A special highlight was the dedicated General Evaluation session led by Oong Jie Xiang, who shared practical tips for excelling in meeting roles.
Key takeaways and recommendations included:
โข Evaluators are reminded to align feedback with project objectives and provide specific observations and actionable suggestions.
โข Table Topics Masters can consider techniques such as adapting to timing, preparing participants to ensure smooth transitions.
โข All members are encouraged to take on Timer and Ah-Counter roles to sharpen observation skills through regular practice and experience.
โข Toastmasters of the Day can consider techniques such as repeating the speech title and speaker's name, as well as thoughtful touches like background music during breaks.
๐ Awards
๐ฅ Best Speaker: Gary Ang
๐ฏ Best Table Topics Speaker: Foo Kok Jin
๐ง Best Evaluators (Tie): Sharon Foong, Roy Chew & Joseph Yap
๐ Thank you to Ice Breaker Master Sharon Foong, Toastmaster of the Day Yuan Zijing, Table Topics Master Gary Ang, Timer Sebastian Su, Ah-Counter Foo Kok Jin, General Evaluator Oong Jie Xiang, evaluators, speakers, and all appointment holders for making the session engaging, educational, and memorable.
