Creative Fridays Ep#07 - Ustaz Mizi - Thinking "Out of Box" to solve problems when running events10/8/2017 In this seventh episode, our invited guest is Ustaz Mizi Wahid. Ustaz Mizi is the founder of Safinah Institute; and author of "Prayer for Success" & "The Art of Letting God." Ustaz Mizi will share:
1) His definition and beliefs regarding creativity 2) How being creative has kept his company, Safinah Institute, going 3) Examples on how creativity can help us solve problems in work and in business
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Creative Fridays Ep #06 - James Leong: How to Use Creative Techniques to Learn Accounting Concepts10/8/2017 In this sixth episode, our invited guest is James Leong C. Foo. James is the founder of VisionsOne Consulting, "Bankcode" International Licensed Trainer and NUS Adjunct Professor. In this vlog, James will share on how he uses creative techniques to teach and make accounting concepts easy to understand."
Creative Fridays Ep#05 - Dean Shams: How to Use Creative Techniques to Design Media Angles10/8/2017 "Creative Fridays! with Hazriq Idrus" is your dose of insights, inspiration and tips on problem solving and idea generation. In this vlog series , we are going to debunk the myths that creativity is only meant for the arts; and will share insights on how we can apply creativity in life, career, or business. There will be invited guests; experts, professionals, entrepreneurs etc sharing their insights on creativity and their real-life examples which we all can learn from.
In this fifth episode, our invited guest is Communications & PR Strategist, Dean Shams. Dean is the author of "Speak Smart, Make Your Mark" and runs his own firm, Kinetiqbuzz. In this vlog, Dean will share on how he uses creative techniques when designing media angles & talking points to be featured in the media." Join me in this learning journey! "Creative Fridays! with Hazriq Idrus" is your dose of insights, inspiration and tips on problem solving and idea generation. In this vlog series , we are going to debunk the myths that creativity is only meant for the arts; and will share insights on how we can apply creativity in life, career, or business. There will be invited guests; experts, professionals, entrepreneurs etc sharing their insights on creativity and their real-life examples which we all can learn from.
In this fourth episode, our invited guest is Home Water Irrigation Enthusiast, Rodney Tan. Rodney is the founder of Aubritte ID Resources, dealing with tiles for home and corporates, but today he will share his hobby, "How to Productively Water the Plants without Taking Muh of Your Time. Join me in this journey! Creative Fridays! #Ep03- Mervin Yeo: How to Creatively bring Introverts to network together5/7/2017 "Creative Fridays! with Hazriq Idrus" is your dose of insights, inspiration and tips on problem solving and idea generation.
In this vlog series , we are going to debunk the myths that creativity is only meant for the arts; and will share insights on how we can apply creativity in life, career, or business. There will be invited guests; experts, professionals, entrepreneurs etc sharing their insights on creativity and their real-life examples which we all can learn from. In this third episode, our invited guest is Networking Evangelist & Introverts Leader, Mervin Yeo. Mervin is also the founder of Introverts Network Asia (www.introverts.network). Mervin will share on how he uses creative techniques to bring together introverts and for them to network together. Creative Fridays! is hosted by Hazriq Idrus Creative Fridays! Ep #02: Shahrill AJ - How to apply creative techniques to solve daily problems5/7/2017 "Creative Fridays! with Hazriq Idrus" is your dose of insights, inspiration and tips of problem solving and idea generation.
In this weekly vlog series , we are going to debunk the myths that creativity is only meant for the arts; and will share insights on how we can apply creativity in life, career, or business. There will be invited guests; experts, professionals, entrepreneurs etc sharing their insights on creativity and their real-life examples which we all can learn from. In this second episode, our invited guest is Shahrill AJ, International Corporate Trainer & Speaker, Founder of Nu Quest Management Pte Ltd . Shahrill will share on how creativity could be applied in life to solve problems! He even shared his own personal journey on how he applied creativity to solve one of his wardrobe malfunction! Creative Fridays! Ep #01: Tom Abbott - How to apply Creativity in Business to Increase Sales5/7/2017 "Creative Fridays! with Hazriq Idrus" is your dose of insights, inspiration and tips of problem solving and idea generation In this weekly vlog series , we are going to debunk the myths that creativity is only meant for the arts; and will share insights on how we can apply creativity in life, career, or business. There will be invited guests; experts, professionals, entrepreneurs etc sharing their insights on creativity and their real-life examples which we all can learn from.
In this first episode (launched Friday 23 June 2017), our invited guest is Motivational Sales Speaker & President of the Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, Tom Abbott. Tom will share on how creativity could be applied in businesses so as to increase sales! Creative Fridays! hosted by: Hazriq Idrus  An important factor to succeed at work (or in life) is to be visible. One of the ways to be visible at the workplace is to be able to communicate and connect with others in a way that they like to listen and be with you.
A Columbia University study by Melinda Tamkins shows that success in the workplace is determined by popularity, not by who or what you know. According to consultant Pam Holloway of About People, Tamkins’ study found that the workers who were recommended for pay increase or fast track promotion were seen as motivated, trustworthy and hardworking. These are traits of ‘likeability’. In his book, The Likeability Factor, author Tim Sanders noted these four elements to be likeable: 1. Friendliness: your ability to communicate liking and openness to others 2. Relevance: your capacity to connect with others' interests, wants, and needs 3. Empathy: your ability to recognize, acknowledge, and experience other people's feelings 4. Realness: the integrity that stands behind your likeability and guarantees its authenticity Which means, if you communicate and connect regularly with your colleagues, while exuding these four “Likeability” factors, your visibility at work increases. When your visibility is elevated, your chances of getting promotion or a pay raise are much higher. In this article, let’s take a look at 3 simple ways to increase “Likeability” so as to elevate your visibility at work: 1) Offer assistance to your colleagues: Instead of just focusing on your work, take an interest in that of your colleagues’. If you know of anyone who needs help in meeting deadlines, approach them. It could also a service to the department especially if helping out could lead to better overall work function. 2) Be interested in your colleagues’ ‘beyond-work’ lives: Take a step ahead than just a hi and bye at the office. By taking interest in their life goals, families and hobbies, shows that you value them as people, not just merely as colleagues at work. 3) Pray for your colleagues’ and be happy for their successes How many a times did we pray for other people’s success, besides our own? Hone the ability to feel happy for others by having an abundance mindset: there is enough for everyone to enjoy life and benefit from. Yours sincerely, Hazriq Idrus Hazriq Idrus is Asia's Trusted Applied Creativity and Speaking Strategist. He founded The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd with a mission to help corporate professionals elevate their values & visibility in their industry. Hazriq is also the author of The Stage Fright Antidote and co-authored four other books. Connect with Hazriq at info@thespeakingfactory.com.  Recently I came across a question in my LinkedIn group, asking a question "I’m organising a conference for 54 delegates. How can I creatively group the delegates into 9 different groups, without using the usual “lucky draw” style?” If you are facing similar situation, here would my suggestion to run the process: Pre-Event Preparation: - Prepare 3 colour-coded zones: Red, Yellow, Green - Each zone has 3 tables. The tables are colour-coded according to the zones; 3 red tables in Red Zone, 3 yellow tables in Yellow Zone, 3 green table in Green Zone. You can consider using coloured table cloth to differentiate them - At each table, place 6 chairs, but colour code them differently; 2 "red" chairs, 2 "yellow" chairs, 2 "green" chairs.This “chair colour-coding” could be done by placing coloured different coloured cards (i.e size of name cards) on the chairs When the doors are open for the delegates to enter the conference room, let them sit anywhere. Time to group the delegates into the different groups: - Once the conference begin and when it is time to group the delegates up, invite the delegates to stand up while holding that colour-coded cards in their hands, - Then invite them to move to the tables that match with their colour-coded cards. Ie. Red colour-coded cards will move to tables in the Red Zone. Conclusion: In this manner, the delegates are grouped in 9 groups, each group having 6 new members to work with. This can also serve as a high-energy good ice-breaker for the conference. Towards your continued success, Hazriq Idrus Business Creativity & Speaking Strategist Author of 4 books, including "The Stage Fright Antidote" Hazriq Idrus is Asia's Trusted Business Creativity and Speaking Strategist. He founded The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd with a mission to help corporate professionals elevate their values & visibility in their industry. Hazriq is also the author of The Stage Fright Antidote and co-authored three other books. Invite Hazriq to work with your organisation. He is contactable at info@thespeakingfactory.com.  One of the reasons people started to get nervous when asked to present to an audience, is because of the Question & Answer segment. Most people are afraid of not being able to answer correctly; and that they are fear of being judged by the answer they give.
Here, let me share my "8-Simple Steps on How to Handle Questions after a Presentation". These steps can be used whether when you are making a presentation or attending job interviews. Step 1: Positively 'Position' Yourself If you are thinking that the people who are going to ask you are going to drill you down, the negative mindset has already taking over you. Instead, have a paradigm shift. Position yourself in a way that you are going to have a conversation, instead of answering a question. (You do not get nervous when you converse with your friends, do you? ) In this way, you'll be at ease right from the beginning. Step 2: Listen Attentively The cornerstone of communication is Listening. If we listen wrongly, we will respond differently. That is how information gets out of point; or miscommunication happens.. Step 3: Thank the Person It is basic courtesy to thank the person for the question. For one to take the trouble to ask you a question, it shows that the person is interested in your topic. Step 4: Clarify by Paraphrasing After the questioner has asked you the question, immediately, AND ALWAYS, clarify. By clarifying, use your words and paraphrase the question. I cannot stress this out more. There are a few reasons for doing so: 1) Paraphrasing shows that you understand the question. So you will not go out of point addressing it. 2) Some of the audience might not be able to hear the question earlier, probably due to soft voice of the questioner or faulty mic. So paraphrasing the question will be very helpful. 3) The time you take to paraphrase is also useful for you to "buy" time, as you start to search for the most suitable answer. Step 5: Take a moment to structure your answer It is okay to be quiet for a moment as you gather your answers and begin to structure them. One of the better ways is to structure your answers are in this format; Firstly,..... Secondly....Thirdly...... If you need to jot down the points, do so to help you remember. In this manner, the questioner and the audience can digest your answer easily later. Step 6: Share your answer After you have gathered and structured your information, present your answer. Step 7: Ask if the question has been addressed After sharing your answer, ask the questioner if question has been addressed. If you have hit it right, the questioner will be happy with your answer. Step 8: Thank again Close the loop by thanking the questioner again. Any questions? Towards your continued success. Hazriq Idrus Business Creativity & Speaking Strategist Author of 4 books, including "The Stage Fright Antidote" Founder, The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd Tel: (65) 6100 2306 Email: hazriq@thespeakingfactory.com Web: www.thespeakingfactory.com Hazriq Idrus is Asia's Trusted Business Creativity and Speaking Strategist. He founded The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd with a mission to help corporate professionals elevate their values & visibility in their industry. Hazriq is also the author of The Stage Fright Antidote and co-authored three other books. If you would like Hazriq to speak at your organisation, or would like to attend Hazriq's executive coaching sessions on presentation skills, please contact (65) 6100 2306 or send an email to info@thespeakingfactory.com to check his availability. |
