06 — Musings
Thoughts on stage,
screen, and life.
Reflections on communication, leadership, and the craft of holding a room — drawn from two decades on stage and on screen.
How to Choose a Corporate Emcee in Malaysia
Hiring the right emcee is the difference between an event that flows and one that stalls. The best corporate emcee in Malaysia is rarely the most famous name…
How to Hire an HRD Corp–Accredited Public Speaking Trainer in Malaysia
If your company pays the HRD levy, you can likely fund public speaking and communication training through HRD Corp — but only if you engage the right kind of…
How to Read the Room: Understanding Your Audience for Maximum Impact
One of the best lessons I've learned over the years as an emcee, speaker, and trainer is this: no two audiences are the same. The energy, mood, and engagem…
Order of Flag Priority
Do you know the Order of Flag Priority in Malaysia? It's one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of event protocol, and getting it wrong at an offic…
The Dos and Don'ts of Moderating a Panel Discussion
Being a panel moderator might look easy from the outside, but trust me, there's a lot more to it than just holding a mic and introducing people. It's an ar…
Mastering Crisis Communication: Tips to Navigate Corporate Storms
In today's world, where information travels faster than we can blink, managing a crisis effectively can make all the difference between saving or sinking a…
Becoming HRD Corp Accredited: My Training Journey
I would NEVER have imagined that I'd be a 'teacher' — I was such a mischievous student that I had no plans on becoming one, for fear of karma repercussions…
Understanding Different Decision-Making Styles
You've created a stellar proposal and spent a week rehearsing and tweaking the script in your head. The day arrives and you feel you've nailed the presenta…
A New Chapter
Welcome to the newly rebranded website. I am thrilled to share this new chapter with you. This rebrand represents not just a fresh look, but a renewed com…
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Past columns in The Star
Daphne wrote a regular column for The Star under the series A Different Spin — years of perspectives on communication, leadership, and Malaysian life.
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