My beloved friends,

Get ready for the second instalment of the rare Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha! series!

After B.O., B.O.!, the entertainment factor is amped up a notch, perhaps more!

With 99.9% original, never-before-heard of my true personal experiences; sit back, sit up, and ready the sides of your mouth to be tickled!

Open your hearts and ears and mark your calendar!

Details as follows:

* Venue: New Millennium Advanced Toastmasters, Cairnhill Community Club, Level 2 Conference room, 1 Anthony Road, Singapore
* Date: 10 July 2010
* Time: 7-10pm

With love,
Pei Shan

PS. Contact Pei Shan for more details.

Double win! International speeches and table topics contest 2010!

It was double the fun winning in both contests! I enjoyed every minute of it – someone even said I was glowing! What made my wins wonderfully delicious was the high calibre and sheer number of my competitors! I was set for success with the huge and supportive audience that excited and inspired me to share my message!

A very big thank you to my wonderful friends and supporters – your presence and ardent support has been a great source of comfort and inspiration to me. Thank you!

I treasure the intangible more than the tangible. The tangible trophies merely represent the more precious intangible recognition, love and admiration. I quote from my last year’s win,

“Remember my message. Trophies will fade, but the message I share with you, I want it to be imprinted in your hearts and gain inspiration when you need it.”

Last but not least, a very big thank you to my superb mum who has stood by me all these moments; the Universe who is with me; and my beloved late Grandfather – this is for YOU! Thank you!

Jubilations! I'm receiving my recognition! International speeches contest 2010 - first runner-up!

First runner-up: International speeches contest 2010!

Euphoria! I'm receiving another recognition one after another! Table topics contest 2010 - second runner-up!

Second runner-up: Table topics contest 2010!

My beloved friends,

I will be taking part in the International Speeches and Table Topics Contest 2010!

Open your hearts and minds and enjoy yourselves at tonight’s contest with some of the best speakers in my club!

I invite you to come and support me!  Details as follows:

• Venue: New Millennium Advanced Toastmasters Club, Cairnhill Community Club, Level 2, Conference Room, 1 Anthony Road, Singapore
• Date: 8 March 2009
• Time: 7-10pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

My beloved friends,

With the recent record-breaking attendance at my FUNshop: Using Positive Psychology to understand and improve yourself (photos too!), and the kickstart of the Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha series with B.O., B.O.!, I am bitten by the presenting bug again!

This time round, ready yourself for drama-rama as I take the stage by storm!  I had a taster of drama earlier this year with The Luncheon, and it so intrigued me, an entire series is born!

Do you want to know what Dramaturgically yours… is all about?

Public speakers are lawyers and actors rolled into one – Yip Pei Shan

Do you want to see how presenters are lawyers and actors in one?

Do you want to be enthralled with a superb story, interpreted MY way?

I invite you to the first of my Dramaturgically yours… series in Singapore. Details as follows:

• Title: Matilda by Roald Dahl
• Venue: New Millennium Advanced Toastmasters, Cairnhill Community Club, conference room, 1 Anthony Road, Singapore
• Date: 12 October 2009
• Time: 7-9.30pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

PS. Contact Pei Shan for more details.

My beloved friends,

I kickstarted my Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha! series with B.O., B.O.! Due to special circumstances, this could not be publicised before the event proper.  B.O., B.O.! was received with light-hearted chuckles, tickling my audience’s funny bones.  Speaking humourously is an interesting challenge!

B.O., B.O.! was conducted at:

* Venue: IFPAS Toastmasters Club, IFPAS Building, 7 Hongkong Street, Singapore
* Date: 7 September 2009
* Time: 7-10pm

Currently, there are three series running:

• Special seminars;
• Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha!; and
• Dramaturgically yours…

The last special seminar, Riding the Rollercoaster of the Recession Refreshingly!!!, was received with great enthusiasm, ending on a high note!  Three pertinent ideas were shared to uplift my audience’s feelings, with everyone moving and jiving at the end!

Watch this space for more information!

With love,
Pei Shan

I took part in the International Speeches and Table Topics Contest and won the International Speeches Contest!!!

Jubilations!!!  I literally jumped and was on a high ever since!

I’ll like to thank all my wonderful and encouraging supporters, especially to Hua and Gary!!!  Thank you for your physical presence, which gave me added strength and charisma!  Thank you for your uplifting words of encouragement which gave me added motivation to speak better and better!  Without all of you, I would not be where I am today.

Without listeners, there would be no speakers – Yip Pei Shan

Remember my message.  Trophies will fade, but the message I share with you, I want it to be imprinted in your hearts and gain inspiration when you need it.  You are never alone!

A big thank you to my mentors, friends, Shun, mum, who have guided me in their own special ways. Thank you! Last but not least, to my late Grandfather, my inspiration and icon who lives in the hearts of everyone who loves him, this is for YOU!

Congratulations’ wishes from some loved ones

“When you take part, it’s a walkover.  The others are just wasting their time!  Congratulations!” Grace Soo

“Congratulations!  Excellent speech!”  Yong Jinhua

“You did great today …!  And again, congrats on your first winning with more first prizes to come! …” Gary Loy

“You won?  Congratulations!  I knew you are the best!” Anita Yip

“Congrats, well done champ..:)” Sylvester Dorai

“Well done …” Gea Ban Peng

“Wow!  Congratulations!” Brennan Khor

“Congratulations Peishan!  Your passion on making people happy through your speeches and life outlook is overwhelming.  Keep it up!” Christine Gonzales and Marco Rubi-Cruz

“Congrats!:)” Azizah Sapari

“Nice!  Congrats! …” Darren Lim

“Wow!  Congrats!  That’s good news! … Can’t wait to see you speak again!  Wish you all the best and hope you can make it to the international level!” He Huang Xin

“Congrats!” Lim Hock Ming

“Congrats!” Au Ji Yin

“Congratulations.  Wow.  All the best … you will do just great.  Keep it up!” Michael Chang

“Congrats.” Samsudin

“Wow.  Congratulations:D  Must celebrate …!” Serena Lim

“Wow congrats! …” Kong Xieheng

“Congrats.” Jerlynn Ang

“Congratulations!  You are great:D” Nicole Tuo

“Wow that’s great! Congratulations:) …” Divya Shankar

“Congrats Peishan I’m really happy for you… I’m inspired by you:)” Kiranjeet Kaur

“Congrats!” Koh Chi Wei

“Hey Peishan, congrats …”  Brian Wong Jia Jie

“Congrats(:  Will look forward to hearing your speech once again…” Sally Tan

“Congratulations:)  Shan!  You can be international champion!  Keep it up! …” Lwin

“Congratulations my shining friend!  Keep reaching for the stars!” Dexter David

“Oh great. Congratulations…” Gopal Srinivasan

“Hey, well done!…” Byron Nifakis

“… Congrats …” Sng Yao Le

“1st place?  Congrats:)” Gerald Ong

“Congrats!  Well done! …” Wekie Tay

“Congratulations to you.  Keep up the good work…” Jenny Au

“Congrats!  You certainly are an inspiration to us…” Alvin Ong

“Well done!  I know you can do it! …” Bai Jinshun

“Congratulations!:D” Weng

“Ha ha I am sure no one is your match because you are the best…” Tavis Tan

“Well done, I’m up there flying with you! No idea what it is but I’m sure you were fabulous … Well done Shan, you are still an inspiration to me.” Felicity Picken

“Congrats… So happy for ya. …” Jessica Tang

“Congratulations” Willy Wong

“Congrats!” Evelyn Goh

“Congrats! Hip! Hip! Hooray!” Jean Lee

“Hi Shanshine, that’s absolutely great! Expected nothing less from you.Just fly…..” Klaus Nienhaus

“Congratulations!” Patricia Tan

“That’s great, congratulations dear!” Wenjing

“Congratulations Pei Shan! Am so glad for you” Antonia Beetsma

“Well done, Ringlets, you deserve it!” John Bittleston

“What a marvellous success! Congratulations!” Cathy Chen

“Congrats! You are a good + clever girl… Cheers…” Jessie Lee

“Congratulations. …” Edmund Chew

“Congratulations!! This feeling of winning is always great.” Ang Chew Hoe

“Congrats!” Daphne Loo

“Well done Pei Shan. I shall have to come and watch your next performance.” Dennis Heath

“Wow. that’s great. Congrats…..” Fredy Siloy

“Wow you have won!  Congrats..” Emeline Koh

“Congratulations Shan! May the Sun Shine on you Shanshine!” Coen Tan

“Well done! *pats*” Alvin Ho

“Congrats.. It’s a nice feeling to be a champ …” Sylvia Ang

“Wow! Congratulations! =D” Joanne Ng

“Shan, Congrats ~ Congrats ~ on your winning of the international speeches contest )
Am sure you will do even better as time goes by..:)) :p” Yu Long

“… congratulations on your victory! I KNEW you could do it!
Keep reaching for the top, and know that I’m pulling for you, ALL THE WAY!!” Ed Hearn

“You must be really good to win that…keep it up.  Congratulations… wish you [the] very best and I believe you can…cheers” Serena Lim

My beloved friends,

For the first time, I will be taking part in the International Speeches and Table Topics Contest!

Feast your mind on a vivid rendition of knowledge, shared by my fellow contestants and myself!

I invite you to come support me!  Details as follows:

• Venue: Bishan Toastmasters Club, Bishan Community Club, Level 3, Lecture Room 1, Singapore
• Date: 17 February 2009
• Time: 7-10pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

The best things happen when you least expect it! I was attending a party at Gallery Hotel and was lured by the pretty flutist playing beautiful music at the restaurant on the second level. Mr. exceptional extraordinaire, Caron Ong, appeared immediately with a shanshiney smile and asked if I would like to dine.  I declined while expressing my wish to listen to the flutist.  Unperturbed, Caron invited us to take a seat to listen.  This was the first time I went to a restaurant without ordering anything, and had the brightest smiles given generously and willingly!  Not only from Caron, but from the other service crew as well as the pretty flutist!

Having listened to a couple of pieces played by the flutist, we ventured to leave.  However, Mr. exceptional extraordinaire, Caron, not only bade us farewell with another shanshine smile, he gave us beautiful calendars on the house!  Exceptional service from this Shanshine Smiler indeed!

Generous bright shanshine smiles, beautiful flutist, gorgeous calendars, I’m going back there next time not just to have an audio and visual feast, but to have a gastronomic delight!  I am psychosomatically convinced the food there is great already, thanks to Caron and his wonderful team at Gallery Hotel, 1 Nanson Road, Robertson Quay.

I salute you, Caron, Mr. exceptional extraordinaire!

Following the sweet success of Shan’s surprise!, this is the second installment of my free Specialty Speeches series entitled Shan’s 3 gems to happy? Happy!

Are you happy?  Are you unhappy?  Do you want to know how to be happy and happier?  Be enthralled with a story for the search of Happiness, and discover 3 gems of wisdom within.  Give yourselves a treat and uplift your spirits!

I invite you to the second of my Specialty Speeches series in Singapore. Details as follows:

• Title: Shan’s 3 gems to happy? Happy!
• Venue: Yokogawa Toastmasters, Yokogawa, 5 Bedok South Road, Singapore
• Date: 8 October 2008
• Time: 12-2pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

Due to several requests, I will oblige by restating the popular Shan’s MOMENTs’ acronym.  This is tracked back to Free Stories-Alive! series: MOMENTs in time (Most Touching Story!).

What does MOMENT mean to me?

M: Be the MASTER of your life.

O: Be OPEN to the full spectrum of emotions, thoughts and experiences you feel.

M: Make every MOMENT count.

E: ENJOY each emotion, thought and experience.

N: Just do it NOW!

T: TELL one person one reason for loving them each day.

I was sharing with Alex yesterday, money can be earned back, but time cannot be earned back.  Once the MOMENT in time is gone, it is gone.  Savour each MOMENT, Master your life, be Open, Enjoy, just do it NOW, Tell someone one reason you love them.

I am listening to Gregorian’s Once In A Lifetime, wind rustling in my hair, experiencing complete contentment and peace in MY MOMENT.  What are you doing in your MOMENT NOW?