Trainer Profile GARY GUWE, ACB
LEAD TRAINER | MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Advanced Communicator (Bronze), Toastmasters International
- Champion, Toastmasters International Speech Contest 2009 (Club)
- Champion, Toastmasters International Evaluation Speech Contests 2008 (Club)
- Champion, Toastmasters International Humorous Speech Contests 2008 (Club)
- Rated one of the 10 Ten Most Influential Bloggers on Public Speaking
- Featured on NewsRadio 93.8Live's Positive Business Minutes and The Living Room in 2008
Known for his highly positive and supportive demeanour, Gary is on a personal crusade to empower every individual with the necessary skills to communicate, network and persuade with confidence and enthusiasm!
Gary's passion for training, speaking and personal development has seen him breakthrough his innate introversion and fear of speaking and self-expression. Now, that he has done it, Gary is determined to share his insights and success story with all who are seeking to better themselves. Till date, Gary has trained and helped over more than 800 individuals, ranging from primary school students to post graduates and adults, become better speakers.
On a personal level, Gary has also been recognized as one of the top few speakers from the NUS Toastmasters Club. In April 2009, Gary represented the NUS Toastmasters Club at its Area Contests and emerged as first runner up after beating several other speakers who were working professionals and seasoned Toastmasters. Till date, Gary is regularly invited to speak and evaluate at clubs all around Singapore.
Training aside, Gary has also been regularly engaged to Emcee at events and seminars. Among others, Gary has emceed at the Ministry of Sound, Singapore, the Hilton Hotel and at events and ceremonies for the National University of Singapore. His emceeing stints have seen him speak before distinguished guests such as Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, foreign dignitaries, and Singapore Idol Finalist Jasmine Tye.
Gary’s efforts were recognised on a national level when he was invited to share his insights on public speaking live on radio 93.8Live. The interview was so well received that he was re-invited to speak again on the station for its Positive Business Minutes segment where he shared tips with listeners on how to become betters speaker for the whole of November!
Gary’s a strong believer in the value of family and inter-personal relationships in work and life. He also believes strongly in the potential of the human spirit and further believes that many people are actually hidden gems waiting to be discovered – and that effective communication is the key to helping people shine and forge strong relationships in life.
In a nutshell, Gary draws his passion from effecting meaningful and lasting change in the people he speaks to. To him, there is no satisfaction greater than seeing the growth and smiles on people’s faces – knowing that he has played a part in enriching a soul - and in that process, made the world a better place.
Events Gary has hosted at:
• Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum 2008 with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan as Guest Speaker
• NUS Freshmen Inauguration Ceremony 2008
• Singapore Street Festival 2008
• NUS Commencement Ceremony 2008 - Live Host for Pre-Ceremony Show
• Warm and Fuzzy Feeling (WAFF) Carnival 2008 for Operation Smile (Singapore)
• NUS School of Design and Environment Dinner & Dance 2007 &2008
• Singapore Police Force Unit Welfare Organisation AGM
Schools Gary has worked with:
• Hwa Chong Institution
• Millenia Institute
• Innova Junior College
• Saint Andrews Junior College
• Jurong Junior college
• Tampines Junior College
• Victoria Junior College
• Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
• Yuan Ching Secondary School
• Guang Yang Secondary School
• Swiss Cottage Secondary School
• Anglican High School
• NUS High School
• Boon Lay Secondary School
• Woodlands Ring Secondary School
• Lian Hua Primary School
Organisations
• Social Development Unit – SDU
• Goodtech Pte Ltd
