TonyJetonSelimi
Celebrating the that Matter Voices
Publicspeakinghasalwaysbeen
adynamicandinfluentialforce insociety,shapingopinions, inspiringchange,anddrivingprogress. Frompoliticalleaderstobusiness moguls,fromactiviststoentertainers, publicspeakerswieldauniquepower tocaptivateaudiences,provoke thought,andsparkaction.
Intoday'stimeofrapidevolution,the roleofpublicspeakershasneverbeen morecritical.Astheworldnavigates complexglobalchallenges,effective communicationisessentialfor mobilizingcommunities,fostering dialogue,andfindingsolutions.
Withthisinmind, The Knowledge Review isproudtopresentanew edition,"UK'sMostInfluential PublicSpeakerstoFollowin2024." Thismagazinecelebratesthevoices thatareshapingtheconversation, challengingthestatusquo,andmaking ameaningfulimpactontheworld aroundus.
Featuringadiversearrayofspeakers fromacrossindustriesanddisciplines, thiseditionshowcasesthebreadthand depthoftalentwithintheUK'spublic speakingcommunity.Fromseasoned veteranswithdecadesofexperienceto risingstarsmakingwavesontheglobal stage,eachspeakerprofiledinthis
editionbringsauniqueperspective, expertise,andpassiontotheircraft.
Inaworldinundatedwithinformation andnoise,publicspeakershavethe abilitytocutthroughtheclutter,distill complexideasintocompelling narratives,andconnectwithaudiences onadeeplyemotionallevel.
ByshiningaspotlightontheUK's mostinfluentialpublicspeakers,we hopetonotonlyrecognizetheir achievementsbutalsoinspireothersto harnessthepoweroftheirownvoices. Wehopetheirstoriesinspireyouto findyourownvoice,speakyourtruth, andmakeadifferenceintheworld.
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Tony Jeton Selimi Empowering Others to Breakthrough All Odds
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Dr. Justin James Kennedy
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Behavioural Neuroscience
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Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach, Marielle Legair, Marielle Legair®
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Dr. Justin James Kennedy is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a passion for making a difference. Dr. Kennedy has emerged as a leader in his eld.
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Tony Jeton Selimi stands out as one of the most dedicated and respectful individuals, whose journey serves as an inspiration to countless young souls seeking liberation from the intricacies of today's world.
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Tony Jeton Selimi
Empowering Others to Breakthrough All Odds
As Tony J. Selimi, my mission revolves around traveling the world, teaching, educating, and equipping individuals and businesses from all professions, ethnicities, and beliefs with the tools to unlock their maximum potential.
Whilecreatinganidentityfor ourselvesinsociety,we undergovarious experiencesbypursuingourpassions, embracinghardwork,dedication, and—aboveall—avisiontorise.The stumblingblocksinthispatharea necessarypartoflife'sadventuresthat impartvaluablelessons.What separatesanordinarypersonfroman extraordinarypersonisenduring optimismandanunshakable determinationtoachievethegoal.
TonyJetonSelimi,anaward-winning author,speaker,and transformationalcoachspecializing inhumanbehaviorandmaximizing thepotentialofTJSCognitionLtd,is oneofthemostdiligentandcourteous personalitieswithajourneythat inspiresthousandsofyoungheartsto breakfreethroughthecomplexitiesof themodernworld.
Inhiswords, “Every journey has stories worth sharing with the world. Mine is filled with battles, both literal and metaphorical, losses, homelessness, financial struggles, numerous jobs, and an incredibly steep gradient of climbing the corporate ladder.”
FromLowstoHighs
Tony’slifehasbeenfilledwithmany highsandlows,includingfightingina civilwar—anexperiencethatisjustas brutalonthemindasitisonthebody Helost,heloved,andamideverything, healsolosthisidentity.Hewassaved fromimminentdeathandleftwithout anycomforts,notevenaplacetocall home.Aftertakingaone-wayflightto London,hespentthefirstfewmonths ofhislifeonthestreets,feeling completelyisolatedandhomeless.
AsparkwithinTonyinsistedon pushingthroughthesedarktimes, ignitinganinsatiablehungerfor learning,growth,andtransformation. Drivenbythisconstantwill,heworked multiplejobstomakeendsmeetand payforhiseducation.Hedeeplyknew thathisjourneywouldinvolvemore thanjustgettingby
Tonyaimedtoshareasuccessstory,a taleoftransformation,andanexample ofresilienceinitspurestformwiththe world.Asheascendedthecorporate ladder,heoversawandcompleted multibillion-dollartechnology transformationandupgradeprojects whilecreatinghigh-achievingteams.
I
aim to encourage spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, familial, professional, financial, and business growth, making individuals more effective and efficient in serving the broader human community.
Hisjourneyofpersistenteffort, significantdevelopment,andeventual triumphhasmotivatedhimtopursuea careerasapublicspeaker.Hespeaksto alargeraudiencetoempowermany peoplebyimpartinghisinsights.He shareshisexperiencesofovercoming hardship,fortifyinghisresilience,and pursuingunrelentingpersonaland professionaldevelopmenttoinspire andupliftthosefacingsimilar challenges.Speakinginfrontofan audiencewasmorethanjusthis decision;itwashiscalling,borneout oftheresonanceofhislife-changing experience.
Thischallengingbutworthwhile journeyisthesourceofeverytalehe tellsandeverylessonheimparts duringhisspeech.Heconsistently devoteshistime,effort,andresources topersonalandprofessional developmentandhealingtopositively impactlives,helpothersnavigate challengingsituations,andencouragea tenaciouspursuitoffulfillment, progress,andachievement.
AMotivatingVision
TonyJ.Selimi'smissionistotravelthe world,teach,educate,andprovide
businessesandindividualsfromall backgrounds,professions,andbeliefs withthemeanstorealizetheirfull potential.It'saboutgivingpeoplethe toolstheyneedtoovercomethe challengeslifethrowsatthem,develop self-mastery,andmotivateothersto takeonleadershiprolesandserveas mentorstoothers.
Hiscareerspansavarietyofplatforms, includingwritingthought-provoking books,developinginnovativefilmsand courses,leadinghispopular "Climb Greater Heights" lifeandbusiness masterytrainingretreat,andgiving powerfulspeechesandlife-changing coachingandtrainingsessionsto businesses,executives,andgrowthorientedpeoplefromallwalksoflife.
Heaimstopromotegrowthin spirituality,psychology,physiology, family,business,andprofessionsothat peoplecanservethelargerhuman communitywithgreatereffectiveness andefficiency.Byfostering organizational,professional,and personalexcellenceand transformationsinunmatchedand significantways,heaspirestoimpact onebillionlivespositively.
Tony’sinnovativemethodsand distinctiveideas,supportedby empiricaldataandpresentedina practical,all-encompassingmanner, representtheheightofcontemporary leadershipandinspiremeaningful transformation.Theyarerevolutionary changeagentsreshapinggovernment, healthcare,education,business,and leadershipdevelopment.
Byreaffirminghisdedicationtothese goals,hehopestosignificantly contributetoaccomplishingthe17 SustainableDevelopmentGoalsthe UNsetforth,ultimatelyadvancing humanconsciousness'sadvancement. Hesays, “I aim to embody purpose-led
Tony Jeton Selimi Award-winning Author, Speaker, and Transforma onal Coach specializing in Human Behavior and Maximizing Poten al, TJS Cogni on Ltd
leadership, cultivate authentic connections, spread wisdom, and position myself at the forefront of creating an enlightened, interconnected, and balanced world.”
RisingabovetheChallenges
Asanesteemedpublicspeaker,Tony hasovercomenumerouschallenges. Hehasnavigatedthroughobstacles
thathavetestedandevaluatedhis development.Threemajorsetbacks haveacceleratedhisdevelopmentand improvedhisspeaking.Oneofthemis discoveringhisauthenticvoice,which contrastshispriorexperienceswithhis presentunderstandingtoproducean accurateandprofoundmessagethat speaksforitself.Hischallengeto clarifyhismessagewasadmirableand
ultimatelyhelpedhimbecomeamore polishedanddeliberatespeaker The finalonewouldbeengagingin conflict.
Eachofthesechallengesactedasa steppingstonetowardshissuccess.As Tonyaddressed,“They served as mirrors, providing pivotal introspection and self-realization opportunities, propelling me forward as a dynamic, influential, and accomplished public speaker.”
TheThrillsontheStage
Asanacclaimedpublicspeaker,Tony hasdiscoveredthatpreparingforthe unexpectedispartoftheprocess. Anythingcanhappenduringlive engagements:questionscangooff course,technologycanmalfunction,or outsidedisturbancescancreate distractions.
He'sdiscoveredthathumor, adaptability,andfortitudeareessential inthesecircumstances.Hetellshimself thattheaudienceviewshimasthe stageauthority,eveninunforeseenand difficultsituations.Whenithelpsto easeanytension,hekeepshis composureandprojectsconfidenceby utilizinghumororopenly acknowledgingthecircumstances.
Managingunforeseencircumstances whengivingalivespeechinvolves remainingadaptable,organized,and focusedwhiledemonstrating enthusiasmandempathyasaleader.It isthereasontheseinteractionsare lively,significant,andultimatelymore fulfilling.
ToolsandTechniquestoCaptivate theListeners
Asaseasonedkeynotespeaker,Tony hasdevelopedseveralmethodsand resourcesthathecurrentlyemploysto helphisclientswhoaspiretobegreat
Challenges served as mirrors, providing pivotal introspection and selfrealization opportunities, propelling me forward as a dynamic, influential, and accomplished public speaker.
speakerssuccessfullycaptivate audiencesduringspeaking engagements.Everytechniqueactsasa link,creatingasolidbondwiththe audienceanddeepeningthemessage's resonance.
Usingtechniqueslikestorytelling, interactivemoments,visualaids, deliberatepauses,vulnerability,and authenticity,hecancreatea transformativeexperienceforhis audiencemembersduringhisspeaking engagements.Hisaudiencedoesn'tjust sitthereandlisten;instead,they activelyparticipate,takinginthe substanceofhisspeechand rememberingitsimportantlessonslong aftertheevent.
ARewardingCareer
Tonyhasreceivednumerousawards andrecognitionsinvariousdomains throughouthisjourneyasapublic speaker,author,andtransformational coach.Eachoftheseaccoladeshas validatedhiscommitmenttomakinga positiveimpactandcontinuallyfuelled
hisaspirationtotouchmorelives meaningfully.Afewoftheseare:
• DentPartnershipAward
• BusinessCoachoftheYearAward &CorporateCoachingand RecruitmentBusinessCoachof theYearAward
• WinneroftheLondonSMEMost VisionaryEntrepreneurAward
• TheEXPY®Award
Hisbooks,‘APathtoWisdom,' '#Loneliness,''TheUnfakeableCode®,' and'APathtoExcellence,'havealso beenrecognizedthroughnumerous esteemedawardssuchastheWinnerof LiteraryBookAward,USABookand TopShelfMagazineAwards,Quilly® Award,2023NYCBigBookAward, theFloridaAuthorsandPublishers Association’sAnnualPresident’sBook Award,theLiteraryTitanGoldenBook Award,InternationalBookAward,the BookExcellenceAward,Reader’s FavouriteAward,ParisBookFestival award,DanPoynter’sGlobalE-book Award,andtheMainCrestMedia Award.
Thesehonorsgreatlyencouragedhim tocontinuerefininghiswritingskills andsharingtransformativeinsights throughhisbooks.
Effectiveness
ofCommunication
Tonyhaswitnessedfirsthandhowgood communicationcanchange circumstances,interpersonalbonds, andevenaperson'sdevelopmentinhis lineofwork.It'sessentialfor motivatingandinspiringpeople, regardlessoftheirstatus.Tonyaimsto keepahealthy,upbeat,andinspiring perspectiveinhispersonaland professionallifebypracticingselfcare,mindfulness,meditation,
continuouslearning,gratitude,and peersupport.
Hewantshisaudiencetobe empoweredandchangeforthebetter Hetriestoencourageintrospection, spurlifelonglearning,andcultivatethe braverytobreakthroughobstacles.In additiontoknowingthattheir experiencescountandthattheycan successfullynavigatetheirpathtoward bothprofessionalandpersonal fulfillment,hewantshisaudienceto feelheardandseen.
Tonybelievesthatdevelopingintoa successfulpublicspeakerrequiresa
journeyofself-improvement, perseverance,authenticity,dedication, andongoinglearning.It'sajourneyof self-discoveryandpersonalgrowth whileinfluencingothers.Headvises otherstomaintaintheircomposure, kindness,tolerance,love,authenticity, grit,and—aboveall—enjoymentand learningfromtheexperienceof speaking.
Hisjourneyisempoweringand inspirationalforthosewholistentohim. Heistheembodimentofperseverance, diligence,willpower,andachievement. Throughhisstory,heconveysthe messageofnevergivingup.
Technology Speaking Speaking
Publicspeakinghasalwaysbeen anartformthatrelieson effectivecommunicationand engagementwithanaudience.Withthe advancementoftechnology,speakers nowhaveaplethoraoftoolsattheir disposaltoenhancetheirpresentations andconnectwiththeiraudiencein moreimpactfulwaysthaneverbefore.
EnhancedVisualAids
Oneofthemostsignificantways technologieshavetransformedpublic speakingisthroughtheuseof enhancedvisualaids.Gonearethe daysofstaticPowerPointpresentations filledwithbulletpointsandclipart. Today,speakerscanincorporate dynamicvisualssuchasvideos, animations,andinteractiveslidesto captivatetheiraudienceandconvey theirmessagemoreeffectively February 2024 | 14 | www.theknowledgereview.com
PlatformslikePreziandCanvaoffer templatesandtoolsthatallowspeakers tocreatevisuallystunning presentationsthatarebothengaging andmemorable.Thesetoolsenable speakerstoorganizetheircontentina waythatisvisuallyappealingandeasy tofollow,keepingtheiraudience focusedandattentivethroughoutthe presentation.
AudienceInteraction
Anotherwaytechnologyis revolutionizingpublicspeakingis throughincreasedaudienceinteraction. Withtheriseofsmartphonesandsocial media,speakersnowhavetheabilityto engagewiththeiraudienceinrealtime, solicitingfeedback,answering questions,andfosteringdiscussion throughouttheirpresentations.
PlatformslikeMentimeterandPoll
Everywhereallowspeakerstocreate interactivepolls,quizzes,andsurveys thatcanbedisplayedliveduringtheir presentations.Thisnotonlykeepsthe audienceengagedbutalsoprovides valuableinsightsintotheirthoughts andopinions,allowingthespeakerto tailortheirmessagetobetterresonate withtheiraudience.
VirtualPresentations
Theadventofvirtualmeeting platformslikeZoomandMicrosoft Teamshasalsohadasignificantimpact onpublicspeaking.Speakersnowhave theabilitytoreachaudiencesaround theglobewithouteverleavingtheir homeoroffice.Thisopensupaworld ofopportunitiesforspeakersto connectwithnewaudiencesandshare theirmessagewithawider demographic.
Virtualpresentationsalsoofferunique advantagessuchastheabilitytorecord andarchivepresentationsforfuture reference,aswellastheoptionto incorporatemultimediaelementssuch
asvideos,livepolls,andvirtual backgroundstoenhancetheoverall experiencefortheaudience.
EnhancedAccessibility
Technologyhasalsomadepublic speakingmoreaccessibleto individualswithdisabilities.Closed captioningservicesandlive transcriptiontoolsenablespeakersto ensurethattheirpresentationsare accessibletoaudiencememberswho maybedeaforhardofhearing. Similarly,assistivetechnologiessuch asscreenreadersandvoicerecognition softwareallowindividualswithvisual ormotorimpairmentstoengagewith presentationsinameaningfulway.
Byleveragingthesetechnologies, speakerscanensurethattheirmessage reachesawideraudienceandthat everyonehasequalaccesstothe informationbeingpresented.
ChallengesandConsiderations
Whileintegratingtechnologyinto publicspeakingoffersmanybenefits,it alsocomeswithitsownsetof challengesandconsiderations. Speakersmustbemindfulofpotential technicalissuessuchasinternet connectivityproblems,software glitches,andcompatibilityissueswith differentdevicesandoperating systems.
Additionally,speakersmustbecareful nottorelytooheavilyontechnologyat theexpenseoftheirown communicationskills.Whileflashy visualsandinteractiveelementscan enhanceapresentation,theyshould neverovershadowthespeaker'sability toconnectwiththeiraudienceona personallevelandeffectivelyconvey theirmessage.
EmbracingInnovationforFuture Success
Astechnologycontinuestoevolve,
sotoowilltheopportunitiesfor integratingitintopublicspeaking. Lookingahead,advancementsin artificialintelligence(AI)andvirtual reality(VR)havethepotentialto furtherrevolutionizethewayspeakers connectwiththeiraudience.
AI-poweredspeechanalysistoolscan providespeakerswithvaluableinsights intotheirdelivery,pacing,andtone, helpingthemtorefinetheir presentationskillsandconnectwith theiraudienceonadeeperlevel. Similarly,VRtechnologyoffersthe possibilityofimmersivevirtual presentationsthattransportaudiences tonewenvironmentsandcreate unforgettableexperiences.
Whiletechnologycanenhance presentations,itisultimatelythe passion,expertise,andauthenticityof thespeakerthatwillleavealasting impressionontheaudience.
Technologyhasundoubtedly transformedthelandscapeofpublic speaking,offeringspeakersnewtools andopportunitiestoengagewiththeir audienceinmoreimpactfulways.By incorporatingenhancedvisualaids, increasingaudienceinteraction, embracingvirtualpresentations,and ensuringaccessibilityforall,speakers canelevatetheirpresentationstonew heightsandleavealastingimpression ontheiraudience.However,itis essentialforspeakerstoapproachthe integrationoftechnologythoughtfully andmindfully,balancingitsbenefits withthefundamentalprinciplesof effectivecommunicationand engagement.Withtherightapproach, technology-enabledoratoryhasthe powertorevolutionizepublicspeaking andinspireaudiencesaroundthe world.
UK's Most Influential Public Speakers to Follow in 2024
R. Michael Anderson
Laying the Foundations for Highly Effective Leadership
Goodleaderscontinuously developtheirskills,understand theirlimitations,andstay technicallyproficient.Theysettheright exampleandrolemodelthebehavior theyexpectfromtheirteams.
Theseorganizationalleaderscanachieve thequalitiesofeffectiveleadershipwith theguidanceofpublicspeakers.They bringexpertiseinvariousleadership styles,strategies,andbestpractices, offeringpracticaladviceandtoolsthat leaderscanimplementwithintheir organizations.
Amongthenamesofspeakerswhoare renownedforinfluencingleaderswith theirguidance,R.MichaelAndersonis attheforefront.Asarenownedcoach, hebaseshismethodsonbehavior-and performance-driven,evidence-based leadershiptechniques,makingsurehis clientsgetinnovativeguidanceto providethemwithacompetitiveedge. WhilediscoveringtheUK'sMost InfluentialPublicSpeakerstoFollow in2024, The Knowledge Review hadthe privilegeofdiscussingwithhimand learningabouthisstrategiestohelp high-growthCEOs,executives,and managers.
Below are the highlights from the interview:
Canyoushareyourjourneyinto becomingapublicspeakerwithus andwhatinspiredyoutotakeonthis role?
Leadershipwasverydifficultwhen
My mission is to raise the consciousness of the world by eleva ng leaders.
Ifirstgotintoit.Ifoundedasoftware companyinmymid-30sinCalifornia, andwehadalotofsuccessvery quickly.However,Iwasnotprepared foritfromaleadershippointofview Thatresultedinatonofself-doubtand impostersyndrome,andthecompany andmyteamsufferedbecauseofit.
Iwentontogetamaster’sin psychology,andwhenIstarted applyingwhatIlearnedthere,my leadership–andmycompany–took off.WemadetheInc.5000Listof FastestGrowingCompanies,wonthe #1BestPlacetoWork,andwonSocial EntrepreneuroftheYear.Now,Iteach leadersthesamestrategiesIusedso theycanbecomeconfident,strategic, highlyeffectiveleaders.
Kindlyshareyourvisionand mission.
Iaimtoraisetheconsciousnessofthe worldbyelevatingleaders.
Canyousharesomeofthe challengesyou'vefacedinyour journeyasapublicspeaker?
OnceIlearnedhowtomarketasa speakerandgotclearaboutwhatIdo andwhoIserve,thingsbecamemuch easierfromthatpointon.
Howdoyouhandlechallengingor unexpectedsituationsduringalive speakingengagement?
Iknowmytargetaudienceverywell–betterthantheyknowthemselvesin manycases.Bystayingfocusedon themandwhatIknowtheygothrough onaday-to-daybasis,IfeelIcan overcomeanything.
Canyoushareanyspecific techniquesortoolsyouusetoengage youraudienceduringspeaking events?
Mysessionsareveryvulnerableand self-reflective.Itellhoneststories aboutdifficultiesI’vehadandthe
emotionsthatIfelt,andthenIshare positivemindsetstrategiesthatanyone canuse.Igivetheaudiencetimetosee howtheycanusethosesamestrategies intheirownlives.
Kindlysharenoteworthyawardsor recognitionsyouhavereceivedand howtheyhavemotivatedyouinyour journey.
I’vebeennominatedforMostAdmired CEOandwontheSocialEntrepreneur oftheYear,plusseveralawardsthat havetodowithleadershipresearchand speaking.It’snicetogetthe recognition,thoughIdowhatIdoin ordertomakechangesineach individualleader'slife.
Whatroledoeseffective communicationplayininspiringand encouragingindividualsin professionalandpersonalsettings?
Ifeelit’simportanttoconnecttothe audiencetruly.Idothisthroughreallifestoriesaboutbothfailuresand successes–usuallymine.
Canyouhighlightamemorable speakingengagementthat significantlyimpactedyouraudience andwhatmadeitstandout?
TheIndonesianPowerCompany,
with80,000employees,broughtmein toworkwiththeirleadershipteam.The mindsetskillsItaughtthemwereso impactfulthattheyarenowintegrating themintotheircompany'sleadership trainingmaterial.
Asapublicspeaker,whatimpactdo youhopetoleaveonyouraudience, andhowdoyoumeasuresuccessin yourprofession?
Iwantpeopletoknowthattheycan shifttheirmindsetandbecomemore effectiveleaders.Mygoalisforthem tobelieveinthemselvesevenmore whentheyleavethepresentationand goouttherewithhumbleconfidenceto dothebesttheycanfortheirteamand organization.
Whataretheprimaryfuturegoals andaimsyouhavesetforyourself?
Myprimaryfuturegoalistohelp leadersthroughouttheworld.
Whatadvicedoyouhavefor individualsaspiringtobecomea publicspeaker?
Getclearaboutwhoyouare,your audience,andhowyoucanhelp them.
R. Michael Anderson
Asian Education
Awards Acknowledges Outstanding Contributions
in Education and Teaching in Bangkok
TheesteemedAsiaEducation
Conclaveproudlyhostedthe prestigiousAsianEducation Awards,recognizingremarkable achievementsinthefieldofeducation andteaching.Thegalaawards ceremonytookplaceon3rdDecember, 2023,attheRenaissanceBangkok RatchaprasongHotelinThailand.
ConceivedbyProf.Dr.Sanjib Chakraborty,anentrepreneur, educationaladvisor,andL&D trainingexpert,dulysupportedby Ms.BidishaDas,EventDirectorof AsiaEducationConclave,theAsian EducationAwardshavebecomea highlyanticipatedeventonthe academiccalendarforeducatorsand professionalsintheeducationsector Theceremonyservesasavalidation andcelebrationoftheoutstanding accomplishmentsofteachers,trainers, educationalleaders,andorganizations dedicatedtomakingameaningful impactonlearners'lives.
Thisglitteringawardsceremony providesaplatformwhereeducators aroundtheworldconvergetoshare thoughtsandideasandcelebratethe contributionsofexceptional educationalprofessionalsand institutions.Theeventfacilitates valuablenetworkingopportunitieswith notedacademicians.
Distinguishedguestsofhonorpresent attheeventwereDrMargaretDavitt Maughan-SeniorEducatorfromthe USA,DrJanatBlackmonInternationalEducator,Speaker,and TrainerfromCanada,DrKuldeep Agarwal-Member,BoardofStudies,
UniversitySchoolofEducation, GGSIPUniversity,Delhi,Indiaand President,SPACE(Societyforthe PerpetuationofArt,Culture& Education)India,DrMauriceK Dimmock–Chairman,ASICUKand ChairofTrusteesofNCUL(AnItalian UniversitywithabaseinLondon),Mr ArnulfoS.Aniel-PublicSpeaking Coach&UniversityLecturer,Assistant Prof.Dr AkeChoonhachatrachaiFormerDistrictCouncillor-Bangkok MetropolitanAdministrationand currentlyservingastheDeanof GraduateSchoolofStamford InternationalUniversityandDr. EdwardRoyKrishnan-Directeur GénéralattheEuropeanInternational University–ParisandAssociate ProvostattheCaliforniaMetropolitan University(CMU)–Californiawho flewdownfromdifferentcornersofthe globetogracetheevent.
Theeventfeaturedeloquentspeeches bytheesteemedguestsofhonor,with Dr.JanatBlackmonprovidinginsights intotheHiddenCurriculumandDr MargaretDavittMaughandelvinginto concept-basedteaching.Dr.Maurice KennethDimmockhighlightedQuality MeasurementsinInternational Education.Dr.KuldeepAgarwalalso sharedhisinsightsaboutthedifferent aspectsofteachingandeducation.
TheAsianEducationAwardsceremony isaninternationalforumforacademic experts,educators,individuals,and institutionscateringtotheeducation industry.Thepaneldiscussionon“The ImportanceofHumanTouchinthe WorldofDigitalEducation”drewouta rangeofopinionsfromtheesteemed
panelists-Dr.MargaretDavitt Maughan,Dr.JanatBlackmon,Dr. KuldeepAgarwal,Ky.Col.Dr.Edward RoyKrishnanandAssistantProf.Dr AkeChoonhachatrachai.Dr ArnulfoS. Anielmoderatedthepaneldiscussion.
Theillustriouswinnersinthe individualawardcategoryoftheAsian EducationAwardsDecember2023are asmentionedbelow:
Ÿ TanKinWai-PrivateTutorofthe Year
Ÿ YennyTanoyo-TutoroftheYear
Ÿ UzmaAzimCharania-Tutorofthe Year
Ÿ WongTheenYoong-Excellencein MathsTeaching
Ÿ ZarinaSimLiPei-Excellencein EnglishTeaching
Ÿ SusieDaleOjaoSuela-Excellence inEnglishTeaching
Ÿ MuhamadAzimBinKamalExcellenceinSocialScience Teaching
Ÿ BailKammariRajyaLakshmiExcellenceinEducation
Ÿ WongTheenYoong-Excellencein ScienceTeaching
Ÿ RohitKumarPal-Excellencein ScienceTeaching
Ÿ Dr.MohammedJulfikarAliExcellenceinLiteraryContribution
Ÿ DianaBrTarigan,S.S.,Gr.,S.Pd., M.Pd-HighSchoolTeacherofthe Year
Ÿ HelenaHendrika-Academic CoordinatoroftheYear
Ÿ RiaLastariaSimareMare-High SchoolAdministrativeOfficerofthe Year
Ÿ Chandra-HighSchoolPrincipalof theYear
Ÿ Beenish-PrincipaloftheYear
Ÿ Dr.SaradaPrasadMohapatraResearchScholaroftheYear
Ÿ TranMinhTung-ResearchScholar oftheYear
Ÿ Dr.KristinaNurhayati -Lecturerof theYear
Ÿ MaemarChadavidSyamtarLectureroftheYear
Ÿ Prof.Dr.NguyenMaiChinhProfessoroftheYear
Ÿ NguyenBaoKhanh-Corporate TraineroftheYear
Ÿ AnnepaulVemagiri-Corporate TraineroftheYear
Ÿ JerushaRanshinge-Corporate TraineroftheYear
Ÿ DrRajaniRao-Innovationin Education
Ÿ FitraMurniAgusRamayulisInnovationinEducation
Ÿ Md.AnwaruzzamanAzadEdupreneuroftheYear
Ÿ MdAtaurRahmanKhanEdupreneuroftheYear
Ÿ Maryati-EdupreneuroftheYear
Ÿ NguyenThanhTrung-Edupreneur oftheYear
Ÿ AchmadSugiartoSoegiantoEducationalLeaderoftheYear
Ÿ Dr.JoyceNaidu-Outstanding ContributiontoEducationin Myanmar
Ÿ RanjanaRajoraSharmaOutstandingContributionto Education
Ÿ AnthonySolenFernandoOutstandingContributionto
Education
Ÿ AchmadSugiartoSoegiantoOutstandingContributionin Education
Ÿ HMAtifWafikOutstandingContributionin Education
Ÿ AipSyaepulUyun-Outstanding ContributiontoEducation
Ÿ MarijoyUrbanoJohnsonOutstandingContributionin Education
Ÿ GarySimPohChen-Outstanding ContributiontoEducation
Ÿ Dr.ArnulfoS.Aniel-Outstanding ContributioninEducation
Ÿ JohnRoqueAbellaEstomagoOutstandingContributionto Education
Ÿ TipayaPeungcharoenkunOutstandingContributionin Education
Ÿ Prof.Dr.SawHtayMyintOutstandingContributionin Education
Ÿ SushilaBirlaGirls'School-Best CBSESchool
Ÿ RootsCountrySchool-BestCBSE School
Ÿ AmritaInternationalVidyalayamBestInternationalSchool
Ÿ KulladiswittayanusornAffiliated Schools-BestInternationalSchool
Ÿ TheInternationalUniversityof Scholars-InnovationinTeaching
Ÿ VinschoolTheHarmonyInnovationinEducation
Ÿ Student-CenteredObservation Scheme-InnovationinEducation
Ÿ SushilaBirlaGirls'SchoolExcellenceinCo-Curricular Activities
Ÿ StamfordInternationalUniversityExcellenceinAcademics
Ÿ OpulenceInfrastructure-Excellence inEducationalInfrastructure
Ÿ BeyondEducationMalaysia-Best SocialProjecttowardsEducation
Ÿ MyanmarCreativeUniversity -Best SocialProjecttowardsEducation
Ÿ GramVikasSociety-BestOn-thejob(OJT)SkillTrainingProviderin India
Ÿ ChichChoe-BestEdtech Innovation
Ÿ TalentGateJointStockCompanyBestEdtechInnovation
Ÿ ChichChoe-BestEdtechStartup
Ÿ Pro.EdEducationSolutionsExcellenceinEducational Consultancy
TheAsiaEducationConclavehas successfullyunitedtheteaching communitydedicatedtomaking teachingandlearningworthwhile, allowingeverylearnertoevolve.The AsianEducationAwardspaytributeto thoseteachers,educationalleaders,and institutionsthatgotheextramileto enhanceprofessionalpracticeand makelearningtrulymeaningful.
Strategies for Building Beyond the Stage
Intherealmofpublicspeaking,successextendsfar beyondthemomentsspentonstage.Whiledeliveringa compellingspeechisundoubtedlyimportant,the abilitytobuildandnurtureconnectionsbeyondthestageis equallycrucial.Intoday'sdigitalage,whereconnectivityis easierthaneverbefore,publicspeakershaveaplethoraof toolsandstrategiesattheirdisposaltoexpandtheir networksandforgemeaningfulconnectionswiththeir audience,peers,andindustryinfluencers.
Understanding
theImportanceofNetworking
Networkingismorethanjustexchangingbusinesscardsor connectingonsocialmedia;itisaboutcultivatinggenuine relationshipsbuiltonmutualtrust,respect,andshared interests.Forpublicspeakers,networkingoffersamultitude ofbenefits.
Networkingopensdoorstonew speakingengagements,partnerships, andcareeropportunities.Bybuilding relationshipswitheventorganizers, conferenceplanners,andindustry leaders,speakerscanposition themselvesasgo-toexpertsintheir fieldandincreasetheirchancesof beinginvitedtospeakatprestigious events.
Networkingallowsspeakerstoconnect withpeerswhosharesimilar experiencesandchallenges.These connectionsprovideinvaluable support,advice,andmentorship opportunities,helpingspeakers navigatetheupsanddownsoftheir careersandovercomeobstaclesalong theway
Buildingconnectionswithaudience membersfostersloyaltyand engagementlongafterthespeechis over.Bystayingconnectedthrough socialmedia,emailnewsletters,and onlinecommunities,speakerscan continuetoprovidevalue,share insights,andbuildrapportwiththeir audience,turningpassivelistenersinto activeadvocates.
HarnessingthePowerofDigital Networking
Intoday'sdigitalage,theinternethas becomeapowerfultoolfor networking,enablingspeakersto connectwithpeoplefromallcornersof theglobewithouteverleavingtheir homeoroffice.Socialmediaplatforms suchasLinkedIn,Twitter,and Facebookareinvaluabletoolsfor expandingprofessionalnetworksand buildingrelationshipswithindustry influencers,eventorganizers,and potentialcollaborators.Sharing insights,engaginginconversations, andactivelyparticipatinginrelevant groupsandcommunitiesincreases
visibilityandcredibilitywithinthe selectedniche.
Contentmarketingisapowerfulway toshowcaseexpertiseandattractnew connections.Creatingandsharing high-qualitycontentsuchasblogposts, articles,videos,andpodcaststhat providevaluetothetargetaudience andpositionspeakersasathought leaderintheirfield.Speakersshould Engagewiththeaudienceby encouragingcomments,feedback,and discussionsaroundtheircontentto fosterdeeperconnectionsand engagement.
Withtheriseofvirtualeventsand webinars,speakershavethe opportunitytonetworkwithindustry professionalsfromaroundtheworld fromthecomfortoftheirownhomes. Speakersshouldattendvirtual conferences,workshops,and networkingeventstoconnectwith like-mindedindividuals,learnfrom industryexperts,andexpandtheir professionalnetwork.
Speakersshouldinvestinbuildinga strongpersonalbrandacrosstheir onlinepresence,includingtheir website,socialmediaprofiles,and professionalbio.Theyshouldclearly communicatetheiruniquevalue proposition,expertise,andspeaking topicstoattracttherightconnections andopportunities.
NurturingandSustaining Relationships
Buildingconnectionsisjustthefirst step;nurturingandsustainingthose relationshipsisequallyimportant. Consistencyiskeytomaintaining relationships.Itisimportanttostay connectedwiththenetworkthrough regularcommunication,whetheritbe throughsocialmediaupdates,email
newsletters,orpersonalcheck-ins. SpeakersshouldKeeptheircontacts informedabouttheirlatestprojects, achievements,andspeaking engagementstostaytop-of-mind.
Theyshouldtakethetimetogetto knowtheirconnectionsonapersonal levelandshowgenuineinterestintheir work,interests,andgoals.Speakers canengagewiththeircontent,offer supportandencouragement,andlook forwaystoaddvaluetotheirlivesor businesses.
Buildingstrongrelationshipsisabout givingasmuchasonereceives. Speakersshouldlookforopportunities toprovidevaluetotheirconnections, whetheritbethroughsharingvaluable resources,makingintroductions,or offeringadviceandexpertise.
FollowUpandFollowThrough
Whensomeonetakesthetimeto connect,speakersshouldmakesureto followuppromptlyandfollowthrough onanycommitmentsorpromisesthey make.Itisessentialtoshowrespectfor theirtimeandeffortbybeingreliable, responsive,andprofessionalin interactions.
Intoday'shyper-connectedworld, networkinghasbecomeanessential skillforpublicspeakerslookingto expandtheirinfluence,reachnew audiences,andadvancetheircareers. Byunderstandingtheimportanceof networking,harnessingthepowerof digitalplatforms,andnurturing meaningfulrelationships,speakerscan buildastrongnetworkofsupporters, collaborators,andadvocateswhowill championtheirsuccessbothonandoff thestage.
