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Past Events and Guest Speakers
We would like to thank our generous guest speakers for their support and volunteering their time to share their stories of success and spread the message of PASSION.
ADRIAN PANG, Actor, Host, Artistic Director
A well-known celebrity in Singapore and Asia, Adrian has performed in various television, film and stage roles, and hosted numerous programs and events. He is also the artistic director of PANGDEMONiUM, which is producing the Pulitzer Prize winning play RABBIT HOLE in April 2013. (http://pangdemonium.com/)
GRANT ‘AXE’ RAWLINSON, Mountaineer
Climbing and mountaineering has taken Axe on an amazing journey all over the world. From the Himalaya to the Southern Alps in New Zealand, Axe describes having passion for the ‘process’ of achieving a goal as more important than just focusing on the goal itself. (axeoneverest.com)
Fredrik Härén, Swedish entrepreneur, publisher, and author
Fredrik is the founder of a creativity company called interesting.org, and has been invited to speak on creativity in over 1000 sessions to people in more than 30 countries. Fredrik was awarded “Speaker of the Year” in Sweden 2007, and was selected as one of “Sweden’s 100 most inspiring persons” by the magazine “Leva” in 2008. In 2009 he was selected one of “Sweden’s most sought after business speakers”. Fredrik has written a total of 7 books, including best seller “The Idea Book” and his new book, “The Developing World”, published last year.
PATRICK LIEW, CEO of HSR Global Ltd and founder of Success Resources
Patrick is the co-author of a best-selling book and has co-produced more than ten personal development systems. He has written 3 training manuals on business management and is arguably the first person in the world to author a multimedia e-learning program on entrepreneurship. Patrik won the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award and the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Social Contributions.
WONG HOONG AN, Co-Founder, HungryGoWhere.com
Hoong An co-founded the popular food portal that was acquired by SingTel for S$12 million in May 2012.
HOSSAN LEONG, Actor, Comedian, Host, Radio DJ
Hossan, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, is one of Singapore’s most loved and recognized actors. Winners of numerous awards, Hossan gave a TED talk in Hong Kong in May 2012.
DEBORAH TORRES PATEL, Founder, Expressing You!
Known as Asia’s Leading Voice Coach, Deborah has coached and mentored best-selling authors, professional speakers, and senior leaders of Fortune 500 Companies to communicate with bulletproof confidence, credibility and authenticity. (http://expressingyou.com)
CORINNA LIM, Executive Director, AWARE
Before her appointment as AWARE’s first Executive Director, Corinna, has already been actively involved finding a voice for women. As an established lawyer, Corinna provided free legal counselling at AWARE’s Legal Clinic. Corinna is also the founder of Bizibody Technology Pte Ltd. (http://aware.org.sg)
JIM ROGERS, Investment Expert and Author
At 37, Rogers retired and went on to fulfill his lifelong dream: motorcycling 100,000 miles across six continents, a feat that landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records. As a private investor, he constantly analyzed the countries through which he traveled for investment ideas. He has chronicled his adventures and investing insights in a series of best-selling books. (http://jimrogers.com)
BAEY YAM KENG (马炎庆), MP for Tampines GRC, PAP
Baey Yam Keng is a Singaporean politician and member of the People's Action Party. Before entering politics, Baey held executive positions in the EDB, MTI, and CapitaLand, amongst others. He was also the managing director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. (http://facebook.com/BaeyYamKeng)
TEO SER LUCK Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mayor for North East District CDC
Prior to politics, Mr Teo has taken on management positions at different multi-national operations in the Asia Pacific. During his free time, Mr Teo actively participates in sports - football, triathlons, marathons and has completed 5 Ironman races.
DAVE LIM Founding Curator of TEDxSingapore
As a TEDx Ambassador and founder of IdeasWorthDoing, Dave delights in creation and in working with people to develop new enterprises. As polymath, Dave has been an educator, a digital environmentalist, innovation catalyst, tech venture capitalist and entrepreneur in the Pacific Rim, central banker and global fund manager with MAS.
DAMIEN CUMMINGS
Regional Marketing Director, Samsung
Damien is the Regional Marketing Director, Digital & Social Media at Samsung Asia overseeing the digital marketing, social media and e-commerce strategy for 12 countries across APAC. He is a top ranked speaker on social media, digital marketing and e-commerce in the region. In recent years, Damien has been a judge of pivot marketing & media awards in Asia.
'MAGIC BABE' NING
International Illusion Artiste
'Magic Babe' Ning is an international award-winning illusionist, escape artist, 3-time world record holder, published writer, world traveler, 2-time FHM cover girl and has 2 X-chromosomes & is not afraid to use them.
IRENE ANG Founder & CEO of FLY Entertainment Pte Ltd
Irene Ang started Singapore’s first and largest artiste management company, FLY Entertainment, in 1999 based on her passion for the industry. She expanded her portfolio into motivational speaking, hosting, creative directing and producing. Today, FLY is a one-stop entertainment provider for events, artiste management, PR, marketing, concert and movie production.
LAURENCE LIEN CEO of National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, Chairman of Lien Foundation, Deputy Chairman of Caritas Singapore Community Council, and Nominated Member of Parliament
As a Nominated Member of Parliament, Laurence advocates for the social sector and civil society. Prior to his work in the non-profit sector, Laurence served in the Singapore Administrative Service.
DAVID LIM Mountaineer, Certified Speaking Professional
David Lim is best known in the region as having led the landmark 1st Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998. A featured personality in the Wall Street Journal, the Readers Digest magazine and many more journals, David brings a unique Asia perspective to mountaineering goals, team dynamics and challenges. He is author of three books, including 'How Leaders Lead’.
GRACE TAN Award-Winning Blogger, WorkingWithGrace.wordpress.com
Grace quit her S$114K job in 2011 to be a full-time blogger. Winner of the Best Individual Blog award at the Singapore Blog Awards 2013, Grace is also the author of 'Blogging For A Living'.
Juan Foo Independent Producer & Trainer
Juan Foo is a pioneer filmmaker in Singapore's fledging film and media industry. Kown more as a producer, Juan is also a journalist, trainer and active champion of local film talent. He is now penning his experiences in a new book.
Zhou Mi Assistant Brand Manager, Proctor & Gamble
Featured on the Dean's list during her NTU days, Zhou Mi has initiated a social movement, started her own business, and won a series of business cases competitions in region. currently, she is in P & G, furthering her passion in marketing. An adventure-seeker, she recently returned from volunteering at 4 Deserts Race-Gobi.
