Toxic Femininity, 25 July 2021 Kicking off our Women with Words Recap series with our recent meeting on toxic femininity! As a platform that provides a safe space for women and girls to express themselves and deliver their speeches, this…
A few months ago, Seek to Speak released its first bi-weekly podcast episode on Exercising Expression. The podcast aims to empower expression, spark speeches, and instigate ideas. Every episode is joined by a guest specializing in a particular industry who…
On 23 August 2020, Seek to Speak held its first-ever event: a Freedom of Speech Workshop launched under its Civic-Series initiative. This article candidly chronicles our experience in launching the workshop and some key takeaways learned along the way. We…
As part of Seek to Speak’s bid to help create concerned citizens who are empathetic, informed, and motivated, we will be holding monthly workshops for youths on various civic-related topics. Using resources from the Economist Educational Foundation, our founder, Ain…
This article will discuss five easy and effective closing strategies that will creatively conclude your speech, reinforce your message, and leave the audience wanting more! As discussed in Part 1 of the Epic Ending Series, the audience is most likely going…
Have you ever finished a curry puff only to be disappointed that the last bite was just hard pastry with no filling? Have you ever spent a week reading the final installment to a fantasy trilogy only for the main…
With most parts of the world still on lockdown and most social interaction remaining online, there is a distinct lack of physical human contact in our lives. Even with all the emojis in the world, the emotions conveyed online are…
While the government has announced that schools will be reopened in stages, it is unlikely that elective classes will resume physically anytime soon. This is an opportunity to make some real changes to my public speaking syllabus and teaching style.…
As a soft skill, Public Speaking is learned through curated social interactions and experiences — thus it is difficult to teach via textbooks or in a regular school setting. So when the coronavirus hit and education providers moved online, I…
Your voice is a powerful tool. It doesn't just spout out words; it also expresses emotion, emphasizes a message, and contextualizes a scenario. Only second to body language (55%), vocal expression represents a large percentage (38%) of communication – especially…