Programme
Day One of ASSAP® 2008: One-day Conference
Wednesday 23 April 2008
Theme: “Forward Moving -
Towards Professional and Personal Growth”
The presenters at ASSAP® 2008 will take you on a journey of discovery as they enlighten and energise you, so that you can:
- speak more clearly and confidently so that you create a powerful, positive impression with everyone you meet
- adapt your attitude and improve your skills for success in a multi-cultural environment
- connect effectively with bosses, colleagues and clients so that you build lasting relationships
- deal more efficiently with common workplace challenges by developing your creative instincts
- craft and communicate your personal brand at work so that you achieve greater career success
- achieve your career and your personal goals through effective use of NLP
- build on your strengths and learn how you can stand out from the crowd
- develop confidence and positivity so that you make the most of opportunities, achieve your goals and enrich your life
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0845
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Welcome by your MC
Tina Altieri
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0900
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Keynote Address by Shirley Taylor:
"Forward Moving - Towards Professional and Personal Growth"
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1000
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Visit our exhibitors during the Refreshment Break
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1030
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Boost your Success by Speaking Clearly and Communicating Confidently
Presenter: Heather Hansen, Founder, Hansen Speech and Language Training, Singapore
- How to look confident (even if you aren't) with good posture and body language
- Create a positive, powerful impression that will build instant rapport
- Simple verbal exercises to help you speak clearly so you're understood every time
- Say what you mean, mean what you say - how come words can be so confusing?
- Top 5 tips to help you speak more clearly and confidently
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1115
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Cross-Cultural Effectiveness: Being Successful in the Global Arena
Presenter: Dr Paul Robere, Robere & Associates, Bangkok
- The four dimensions of national culture
- What is culturally-appropriate behaviour, and how does culture affect our daily interactions?
- Cultural factors that impact job performance
- Tools for success in building good working relationships across cultures
- Attitudes and skills you need to achieve success in a multi-cultural environment
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1200
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Network with speakers and delegates at the International Buffet Lunch
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1330
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The Wow! Experience™ that will Help you Connect with Bosses, Colleagues and Clients to Build Lasting Relationships
Presenter: Bentley Williams, Principal Consultant, Bentley Williams Consulting, Singapore
- What's your Wow! Quotient and how can you build on your strengths?
- 5Ps that make the best people stand out from the crowd
- How can you be Effective, Efficient and Engaging, all at the same time?
- Human beings come with heads and hearts - fulfil their 'head' and 'heart' needs
- Top 5 Wow!s for connecting with people every step of the way
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1415
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Develop your Creative Instincts and Increase your Enjoyment of Yourself, Your Job and Your Life
Presenter: Alison Lester, Founder, AJ Lester Communication, Singapore
- Think out of the box? What box? The box is you!
- Top 10 neurobic exercises for stimulating your wonderful brain
- Developing original ideas that will increase confidence and positivity
- Using metaphorical thinking to see things from new perspectives
- New ideas for dealing with common workplace challenges
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1500
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Visit our exhibitors during the Refreshment Break
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1530
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Mastering the Brand Called "YOU™" - Craft and Communicate Your Personal Brand at Work for Greater Career Success
Presenter: Brenda Bence, Founder/President, Brand Development Associates (BDA) International, Bangkok
- What is a Personal Brand anyway, and why is it important?
- The 6 core elements that make up your unique Personal Brand Statement
- The 5 daily activities that best communicate your Personal Brand
- Top Personal Brand Busters™ most-often committed by Admin Professionals
- How to use your Personal Brand effectively to excel in the workplace
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1615
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Using the Power of NLP to Achieve your Goals and Dreams
Presenter: James Leong, Master Trainer, Visions One Consulting, Singapore
- Why you must set goals to turn your dreams into reality
- The Definite Success Formula that will help you to achieve any goal in life
- Why most people don't achieve their goals and what you can do about it
- How you can use the power of NLP to control your emotions and your brain at will
- 5 simple steps to help you reach your goals and achieve all the success you deserve
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1700
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Open Forum and Q&A Session with Shirley Taylor and all ASSAP® 2008 Presenters
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1730
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Lucky Draw and Close
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Wednesday 23 April 2008
8.45am to 5.30pm
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Thursday 24 April 2008
9.00am to 5.00pm
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Day 3
Friday 25 April 2008*
Choose one of these exciting workshops:
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Sharpen your Interpersonal Skills
with Heather Hansen
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Personal Effectiveness
with Al Argo
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* Alternative dates also available
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Read what these participants said about ASSAP® 2007:
"Best conference I have ever attended."
Margaret Lim
"It's an enriching conference. I have been inspired, energised and motivated."
Veronica Joo
"Really enjoyed it and hope my company will send us again next year. Really appreciate my HRM and my boss for sending me here today."
Tricia Lim
"Thank you Shirley. We had a wonderful day and enjoyable conference. Certainly I'm looking forward to ASSAP 2008."
Connie Hing
"It's a lively and enjoyable event. I'm inspired, engaged and motivated by the speakers."
Jacqueline Wong
"The sessions were interesting, not boring. This perks up the audience and provides a positive atmosphere."
Jasmine Yak
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