07/07/2026
Earlier this year, I started volunteering with Singapore Red Cross. What began as a weekend commitment turned into something I didn’t expect.
Last month, I had the honor of facilitating a session on “Effective Presentation” for Singapore Red Cross volunteers, coaching them on how to speak with confidence.
We kept the 3hrs learning interactive: a Bingo icebreaker, self-introductions, a hands-on exercise, and a presentation role play to close things out! Seeing the participants transformed at the end of the session was so rewarding!
Here are my tips for effective presentation:
1. One idea.
Don’t try to say everything. Pick one idea and make it land. If your audience only remembers one thing, what should it be?
2. It’s about them, not you.
Before you speak, ask: why does this matter to my audience? Speak to their world, not yours.
3. Keep it short and simple.
Simplicity wins. Don’t complicate your message. Less words, more pauses.
4. Show, don’t just tell.
Stories stick. Facts inform, but stories move people. Bring your point to life with a story, not a slide full of bullet points.
Grateful to my coaches, , Demaine Coorey, and Craig Johns from Speakers Institute Institute, for all the teaching and guidance that helped me become a better speaker.
Good presentation skills can change our life and career. When you can speak with clarity and confidence, you get noticed, you get heard, you get remembered. That’s why part of my job at work is to help my team become better presenters. I’m proud to contribute my skills and knowledge to Singapore Red Cross, helping more people present with confidence.
If you’re working on your own presentation skills, follow along. I’d love to share more.
