Testimonials provided by our clients
The comments below come from our feedback survey, which we provide all our training participants after each workshop. We update this page periodically.
Categories: communication skills
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Hosting AAJA Youth Camp – 13 September 2025
We’re excited to share that Hong Bao Media will be co-hosting the AAJA Youth Camp with the Asian American Journalists Association on Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at our Integrated Communication Centre.
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Why Willie Ng is a Strong Contender for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards
In a world grappling with sustainability challenges, Willie Ng, Founder & Executive Director of Global Cerah, is showing how purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact.
What makes Willie a compelling candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards is his ability to communicate complex sustainability solutions in a way that resonates with both industry stakeholders and the public. -
Royston Yang explains dividend compounding with clarity and confidence
Royston Yang, Portfolio Manager at The Smart Investor, delivers a masterclass in accessible financial education—making him an excellent nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
In a recent interview, Royston demystifies the power of dividend investing using a simple, relatable example.
Without jargon or complexity, he walks the audience through how consistent investing and reinvesting di -
Willie Keng delivers investor-focused insights with confidence and clarity
Willie Keng, CEO and Founder of Dividend Titan, brings a steady, investor-first voice to financial commentary—making him a worthy nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
In his analysis of Singapore REITs, Keng speaks directly to retail investors, balancing data-driven reasoning with relatable context. His commentary on sectors like data centers and retail malls is especially impactful, as -
Jen-Ai Chua combines market depth with accessible messaging in S-REITs outlook
Jen-Ai Chua, Equity Research Analyst at Julius Baer, delivers a clear and measured analysis of the S-REITs sector—striking the perfect balance between technical depth and audience-friendly communication. Her thoughtful delivery and structured messaging make her an excellent nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards.
In her commentary on the outlook for S-REITs post-2024, Chua presents her ana -
Dr Sanjeev Shanker: A Steadfast Voice of Authority and Practical Insight
Dr. Sanjeev Shanker rises to the challenge with a calm, commanding presence in his recent interview on emergency response—showing why he’s a prime candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
1. Clear, pragmatic messaging
He articulates precise guidelines like a seasoned educator, such as:
“If someone’s losing consciousness—they need immediate help. Don’t wait.”This direct “if–then -
Christopher Tan communicates with warmth and clarity
Christopher Tan’s interview showcases his outstanding ability to convey insights with concise eloquence and natural authority—making him a standout candidate for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
What immediately strikes is how he speaks with purpose, which reflects confident engagement as he speaks from experience, opens a window into his thought process, and invites the audience to join h -
Ivan Ong delivers authentic messaging with confidence and clarity
Ivan Ong’s confident on-camera presence and concise delivery make him a compelling nominee for the Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards 2025.
In a recent interview, he demonstrates a strong ability to simplify complex ideas while maintaining audience engagement—a hallmark of media-savvy leadership.
What sets Ivan apart is his ability to make every word count which reflects his clear thinking and abil -
Nominations now open for Media Savvy Awards 2025
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Nominations now open for Media Savvy Awards
SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA - Nominations are now open for the 8th annual Media Savvy Awards, to find the best media spokespeople in Singapore and Malaysia.
Business leaders or their corporate communications or PR specialists can nominate for free for four categories:
Best Broadcast Interview Best Online Interview Best Live Webc -
Master Your Nerves for FREE at NTW: From StageFright to StageMight
Public speaking is one of the most common fears but it doesn’t have to be. At Hong Bao Media, we believe that everyone can transform their fear of public speaking into a confident, powerful stage presence.
As part of National Training Week (NTW), we’re offering a FREE course, StageFright to StageMight, facilitated by Mark Laudi, an award-winning former CNBC anchor with over 25 years of ex -
Five costly errors to avoid when starting your own podcast
Podcasts have emerged as the platform for corporate storytelling, but they demand a distinct approach. We have held four workshops for podcasting skills, and these are five key points we hammer down.
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Enhancing Coaching Offerings with the 'Play to Your Strengths When Presenting' Book
I’m thrilled to be announcing the launch of my book "Play to your Strengths when Presenting".
Published by Marshall Cavendish, it is an essential part of all our coaching and training workshops booked from this month.
This book is a culmination of my almost five years as a Gallup-certified Advanced CliftonStrengths® coach, which has proved such an important part of our workshops.
We are -
Deepfakes: a Communications Director's friend or foe?
The HBM studio recently hosted an event with Asia-Pacific Association of Communication Directors (APACD) titled "Deepfake: A Comms Person's Friend or Foe?".
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Australian comedy show lays bare everything wrong with media training
My staff sheepishly forwarded me this video clip from the ABC-TV series "Utopia", but I wasn't offended at all. In fact, this clip highlights many things that are wrong with the traditional way of media training.
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Media Savvy Awards 2023 Winners Honored; 2024 Awards Announced
A senior civil servant, a private equity advisor, and a funeral director have won the Media Savvy Awards 2023, celebrating exceptional public speakers in Singapore and Malaysia.
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How to measure training courses to ensure you get value for money
We are building out the metrics of our media and communication coaching courses. But media training is inherently difficult to measure. Spokespeople are often judged by whether they can, or cannot, present well in the media. Plus, some media appearances are invariably better than others. We are tackling this in five ways. We are tackling this in three ways. Read the full story below.
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Is Artificial Intelligence useful in communications coaching?
We now provide participants of our media- and communications coaching workshops with an AI-driven assessment of their performance. The question is: Can AI alone really help people present better?
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Dione Song's communication skills are a strong reflection of her leadership abilities
Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito demonstrates her storytelling talent by using references and word choice to keep everything intriguing.
In an interview with The Peak Magazine, Song talks about her life experiences and the tough journey she had to take to become a successful entrepreneur, which is why we are nominating him for the Media Savvy Awards 2023.
We launched the Media Savvy Awards i -
Why communications professionals are not necessarily communicative
If you're not in the communications business you might be surprised to learn how few communications professionals actually like to be in the spotlight. But that's actually not the case. Clearly some communications professionals love to talk, in my experience the range of personalities among communication professionals is as diverse as in every other industry. What happens if you're one of them?
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