Crystal's Notes 3 May

Is it possible to become a speaker like Pritam Singh, Lawrence Wong, or Lee Kuan Yew?

The answer isn’t mimicry. It’s mechanics.

Great communicators don’t just wing it. They build their presence from the inside out through habits, awareness, and intentional practice.

Reading & Writing

Here’s what I’ve noticed from coaching thousands of professionals. The clearest communicators find joy in two underrated habits, reading and writing.

When we read, we expand our vocabulary and see thoughts clearly distilled and organised into structured paragraphs. We expand the boundaries of our intellectual universe.

When we write, we learn how to organise our own thoughts coherently. No matter if you’re writing in a journal, doing creative writing or report writing, it all helps.

Those two habits are non-negotiables for a brilliant mind.

Then Comes Confidence.

Confidence isn’t a gift. It’s a muscle that’s built through learning speaking skills and practicing until it’s second nature.

Good speakers also know how to adjust their energy to fit the moment. They understand that there are many different modes of speaking. Are you pitching? Presenting to a C-suite? Facilitating a small group? Be aware that good speakers know how to adjust for every context.

The best speakers are also able to read the room in real-time and adjust accordingly. Mindfulness helps here. When you’re grounded, you can sense when the audience is slipping away or leaning in, so that you know if you need to go faster or slower, or be more formal or informal.

In order to speak better, you have to invest in your learning. I work with tons of professionals of every level who want to be better speakers and level up at work. If you’re ready to level up your presence and communication, we’ve got three powerful trainings coming up.

Deep Human Confidence (28–29 May, Virtual): A two-part series designed to help you speak with clarity and presence, overcome imposter syndrome, and build lasting confidence from the inside out.

Deep Human Influence (31 May, Full-Day Masterclass): For professionals navigating complex conversations and senior stakeholders, this session will sharpen your executive presence and help you lead with influence and gravitas.

Deep Human Facilitation (Level 1) (12 June, Full-Day Masterclass): Perfect for facilitators, team leads, and anyone who runs meetings or workshops, this immersive training gives you the mindset, tools, and structure to lead engaging and transformative sessions.

Your voice is your power, so own it. Train it with intention, use it with conviction, and let it move the room.

Much love

Crystal