Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Management Communication Habits – Offline and … Online? (Work From Home/ Telecommuting Tips)     The recent COVID-19 measures have meant that we have escaped the physical office space, and the communication challenges that it brings. Especially for those in management positions, the measures also signal a need to adapt and change the way you […]

You Can’t Learn Public Speaking Online … or Can You?     The recent suspension of all centre-based classes and the stricter Work-from-Home (WFH) measures mean that e-learning is here to stay for the long haul. For your child, home-based learning is already a familiar term bandied about as the new mode to continue their […]

Public Speaking & Private E-Learning – Can I Learn Public Speaking Online?     New media platforms are fast becoming information centres for various purposes – as a news source, entertainment platform or even for professional purposes. With this trend, it remains surprising that there remains some who view online learning (or e-learning) with a […]

Social Media Presentation – Improving Your Child’s Online Communication     You may think that social media presence or online communication techniques are skills not worth pursuing for your child, at least at a young age. You will be surprised. In our experience, we have observed various young communicators who can wield online communication platforms […]

Online Communication Tips – How to Sound Confident When Presenting Online?     COVID-19. Stay-at-Home Notice. Work from Home (WFH). These are fast becoming familiar terms with the current spread of the COVID-19 in Singapore. Beyond the health repercussions, the virus brings with it numerous changes in terms of our daily routine, chief of which […]

Winning an Argument – How to Convince, Persuade and Move Your Conversation Partner?     We admit – the title is a misnomer. The art of persuasion is more than just winning an argument. Imagine having an argument with a colleague or even your child – most of these arguments merely involve exchanging positions. We […]

Speak Write Series – How to Improve Your Child’s Grammar Skills?     “I hate grammar!” With the launch of our English Language Programme, we have heard this comment from our students a lot! Many view grammar as a tedious, torturous, and tough skill to master. It consists of a body of technical rules, numerous […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 4 – Comforting Conclusion) Reaching the Climax of your child’s story is not the final part of the story-building process. While your child’s aim in building a Climax is to introduce the tension or high-point to the reader, the finishing touch for the […]

Should I Change My Presentation Style While Presenting? Audience Interaction Tips     Picture this. You are immersed in your presentation, delivering every line of your script with precision and accuracy, when you notice someone in the front row yawning. You spot another member of the audience lazily scrolling through his phone as you go […]