Xmas Party & 5-Year Anniversary for Johan Speaking Academy

A season of joy and happiness. December was a very busy month for all trainers as we conducted our school holiday programs. But Cherry said, "Work hard, play hard."

There was a date set, but most of them can't make it. Then we changed again to accommodate more people. YES, the namelist was full ! Almost 20 pax.

We decided to apppoint an organizing chair to do this. Teacher Lee Chen, who is in charge of Kids Public Speaking @ Bukit Jalil, who also conducts Online Kids Public Speaking volunteered for the task.

She booked a buffet steamboat restaurant at Paradigm Mall, and informed everyone. Also, we are required to bring a present each for the gift exchange session.

The booking was 7.00pm, on a weekday. By 6.30pm, myself, Cherry, our intern Ben, Teacher Kian from Kids Public Speaking Mont Kiara arrived. Teacher Lee Chen came too in a moment.

Then 2 great "brothers", Min Shin and Vincent arrived. Vincent is the trainer for teens debating, while Min Shin partner Swee Lyn to teach at Bangi.

Without wasting time, you know what's next ? Photo session. "Smile...say cheese..."

One by one, the place was filling up.

The list ...

Teacher Kian - Mont Kiara

Teacher Vincent - Debating

Teacher Min Shin & Swee Lyn - Bangi

Teacher Kim - Bangsar

Teacher Paul - PJ SS2 and TTDI

Teacher Stacy & Aiziah - Puchong

Teacher Lee Chen - Bukit Jalil

Teacher Kamala - Subang

Teacher Yati - Shah Alam

Teacher Suhaila - Ampang. Her daughter came too.

Wai Kiat - our photographer

Hanna and Quincy - polar stomp, our video team and also trainers for kids youtubing

Myself and Cherry - Founders, TTDI

Everyone was so happy meeting each other. We wasted no time in filling up the steamboat with our preferred choice of soup. There were Kimchi, Shabu-shabu, Miso...and...errr...forgotten. The table was instantly filled with meatballs, fishballs, crabsticks, vegetables, mushrooms and many more. Feasting time !

As we cooked the food, we laughed, we took more pictures, we engaged, we communicate and we shared.

At 9.00pm, Cherry brought in a customized cake. A celebration of Johan Speaking's Academy 5-Year anniversary. It was a very special moment. Looking back how we started in 2014, and how far we have become in empowering so many trainers. More importantly, how we together have impacted so many kids' lives, gave them a platform and a voice.

More pictures were taken. The smile at each other faces, really comes from the heart.

Gift exchange time ! It was so fun !

Then, the time we have all been anxiously waiting for...sharing time. Each of us have to share our 2020 goals. Not only we shared, we also listened attentively as our friends shared their goals. Truly inspiring.

By the time we realized, it was already 10.00pm and the restaurant have to politely asked us to leave. It was crazy, we stood outside the restaurant, and it seems like nobody wants to leave. We talked for another 30 minutes, before the hugged each other and left.

Thank you so much trainers for believing in us and for taking the journey with us. Together, we inspire more lives, and to many more years for Johan Speaking Academy. Love you all.

Note :

Missing in the list who can’t make it to the dinner was Teacher Tracey & Vivien - Ipoh

Teacher Kathryn and Venessa - Cyberjaya & Dengkil

3-Day STAR Speaker Masterclass by Johan Ooi

"Johan, is this for kids ?" some participants asked.

"Nope. This is for business owners," I replied.

When the planned to kick-start this program, we had a few questions in mind.

- Do business owners want to learn presentation skills ?

- Is it important for them to be able to speak up and inspire their team with their vision ?

- Will it be crucial for them to learn this skill, if one day they need to use it ? Maybe pitching in front of investors for funding, or closing the business deal ?

We had done a couple of corporate training on presentation skills and public speaking, but openly for public, this is the first time.

After doing some previews, the actual STAR SPEAKER MASTERCLASS event kicked-off.

There were 5 participants, and they were super enthusiastic on what is in store for them. The event was held at Crystal Crown, Petaling Jaya.

On day 1, they learnt about storytelling skills, public speaking and presentation. As they come from different background, the diversity actually made it even more fun. This was not only theory base, practical sessions was intense actually. We laughed, we learned and also gave feedback to encourage each other.

During lunch break, a small group has its advantage as everyone got the chance to chat and knew each other more. Each of us shared our background, and also the reason for attending this STAR SPEAKER Masterclass.

The day continued, with more practical sessions.

On day 2, it was a different dynamics, as participants now need to speak in front of a video camera. Why is this so ? Speaking online is another skill set where business owners need to acquire, with the rise of online videos. If you could reach your followers, your fans and your customers through online, you will cement your personal brand stronger in the market.

Participants were anxious, yet excited of the prospect of making videos. We went to the pool, the lobby area and around the hotel for this activity. The day followed by them learning how to pitch and share their business ideas.

On day 3 of STAR SPEAKER Masterclass, we covered back storytelling skills. Participants shared more of their stories as they develop their business stories even deeper. Another segment covered was "How To Market Yourself Using Funnels?"

"What is that, Johan?" Dennis asked. To some, it was a brand new thing. They have heard of it, but never really went through it. So it was a practical thing where they actually build 1 funnel at that moment.

At the end of 3 days, we covered so much. More importantly, the 5 speakers will speak LIVE in April 2020. This was not just a theory base class, but a practical session with REAL-LIFE-EXPERIENCE thereafter.

Thank you for your believe in us for this masterclass. Cheers and all the best to you guys.

From the desk of Johan Ooi.

Public Speaking - Kids, Teens and Adults ( Johan Speaking Academy )

Do you teach public speaking ? Yes

Do you teach public speaking to kids ? Yes, this is our primary business. In fact, it is about 95% of our business.

Do you teach public speaking to teens ? Yes, sometimes.

Do you teach public speaking to adults or corporate ? Yes, sometimes.

Johan Speaking Academy started in year 2014. To date, we have trained more than 1000 kids to speak on stage, and occasionally have public speaking classes for teens and adults. Sometimes, our founder Johan Ooi also does keynote or corporate motivational talk.

This is the journey.

Kids Public Speaking

Teens Public Speaking

Corporate Public Speaking

Keynote

To know more about us, kindly :

www.fb.com/JohanSpeakingAcademy

Email : JohanSpeakingAcademy@gmail.com 

About :

Johan Speaking Academy has trained more than 1000 kids to speak on stage since 2014. The founder Johan is the 2015 Peninsular Malaysia Public Speaking Champion. In year 2015 itself, he represented Malaysia to the World Championship of Public Speaking held at Las Vegas. He finished as the Semi-Finalist.