Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

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 […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 3 – Maximising Climax)     Building Conflict can be a tedious process (as your child may discover from our previous article – Click to read: How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)). One common misconception that most students […]

Powerful Presentations with PowerPoint – Slide Design & Delivery     Should I use slides? The debate on using slides for your presentation has been ongoing for a while now, with credible arguments for both positions. Those who firmly believe in the utility of slides emphasise the value-adding role they can give to your presentations. […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)   Last week (click to read: “Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 1)”), we started the learning journey into unpacking the Story Curve for your child in crafting a powerful and compelling story. […]