Jurong Green English Toastmasters

Our next public speaking session!
📅 Date: 26 June 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
🚀 Theme: My Ideal Weekend
📍 Venue: Jurong Green CC, Room 03-02
🔗 RSVP Now:
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speak-up-and-stand-out-free-public-speaking-course-jurong-green-cc-tickets-606361653027?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRewMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTb20wSWZVeXlFaHExSkZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtEa-wgPCm1ZIe_BAmoimmLDMRlsNTaT_aFm5zJIzCbem-VVRjjzg_W_tyKy_aem_A_VYZBTAsBesqQP3jofgaw

🕊️ 12 June 2026 | Theme: The Art of Letting Go🕊️
A warm and meaningful meeting where everyone shared about the art of letting go. Each sharing touched the heart and reminded us to release what no longer serves us. Letting go can open the door to peace, healing and a lighter heart.

🤝 Sergeant at Arms:
Linda, as the Sergeant at Arms, beautifully set the stage for the meeting with warmth and positive energy. She created the right environment for everyone to feel comfortable and connected. Her thoughtful opening encouraged everyone to share their thoughts on the art of letting go. She set a welcoming tone for an engaging and meaningful meeting.

✨ Toastmaster of the Day:
Shanmuga Priya, as the Toastmaster of the Day, guided the meeting with confidence and grace. She introduced every role player and speaker clearly, highlighting each one thoughtfully. Her descriptions added meaning and appreciation to every speech. She ran the entire meeting smoothly, making it engaging and enjoyable for everyone.

🎙️ Opening Address:
Our Club President Yimon delivered the opening address and warmly welcomed all members and guests. Her words gently brought everyone into the spirit of the meeting.
The address highlighted the theme “Art of Letting Go” and its importance in daily life.
It helped everyone step into the meeting with focus and a meaningful mindset.

🎓 Education Enrichment Session:
Tejasri served as the Grammarian for the session and introduced the Word of the Day “relinquish,” and she encouraged everyone to use this word in their speeches. After each speaker, she gave suggestions and shared feedback on their performance. At the end, she highlighted how everyone performed and offered helpful tips for improvement.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:
✦ Gao Ping delivered the speech “Grow When Stretch to the Goal,” highlighting the importance of pushing beyond comfort zones.
✦ Jia Jun presented “Which Sounds Practical?” with clear and thoughtful insights.
✦ Ting Wei shared the speech “Freedom,” expressing meaningful reflections on personal choice and growth.
✦ Menaka delivered “From Google Search to Self Growth,” showing how learning can go beyond information into personal development.

🏷️Table Topics:
Yimon led the Table Topics session in a creative and engaging way.
She gave each speaker a topic and asked them to present it as if they were selling a product. Speakers had to talk from a selling point of view and ask the audience who would “buy” it. This activity was purely for speaking practice and not actual buying, helping everyone build confidence in communication and persuasion.

📝 Evaluators:
A heartfelt thank you to all the evaluators for their kind words and sincere feedback. Kamal, Gao Ping, Jun Song, and Luck Sien each took the time to gently guide and encourage every speaker. Their feedback was not just about improvement, but about helping each voice grow with confidence. We deeply appreciate their effort in shaping a supportive and encouraging learning space.

🏆 Awards of the Night 🏆
🥇Best Speaker: Ting Wei
🥇Best Table Topics Speaker: Luji
🥇Best Evaluator: Jun Song

🌟 Reflection:
Each person in the room contributed a piece of themselves, making the theme of letting go feel alive rather than spoken. Through words, listening, and feedback, everyone helped create a space of comfort and connection. It was a meeting where every presence quietly mattered and stayed in the heart.

Our next public speaking session!
📅 Date: 12 June 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
🚀 Theme: The Art of Letting go
📍 Venue: Jurong Green CC, Room 03-02
🔗 RSVP Now:
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speak-up-and-stand-out-free-public-speaking-course-jurong-green-cc-tickets-606361653027?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRewMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTb20wSWZVeXlFaHExSkZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtEa-wgPCm1ZIe_BAmoimmLDMRlsNTaT_aFm5zJIzCbem-VVRjjzg_W_tyKy_aem_A_VYZBTAsBesqQP3jofgaw

🌿 22 May 2026 | Theme: Wonders of Nature 🌿
A refreshing and inspiring meeting unfolded as members explored the theme “Wonders of Nature,” sharing heartfelt reflections on how nature inspires their thoughts, emotions, and everyday life. 🌱✨

🎤 SAA Segment:
Yamuna kickstarted the meeting and introduced the theme. Members actively shared their perspectives, creating a warm and thoughtful atmosphere.

🎙️ Opening Address:
Club President Yimon energized the room with a vocal warm-up exercise, guiding everyone to repeat: “Big blue balloons bounce beautifully.” The simple yet lively drill filled the room with energy and laughter, setting a dynamic tone for the meeting. 🫶

📚 Education Enrichment Session:
A new segment was introduced by Ng Kah King, who shared insights from “Successful Club Series Mentoring.” His talk highlighted the importance of mentor–mentee relationships and how both parties grow through guidance and responsibility.

🎤 Prepared Speeches:
* Shanmuga Priya delivered the speech “The Weight of Words,” highlighting the difference between feedback and opinion 🗣️ and the importance of choosing growth through feedback. ✨
* Linda delivered her Ice Breaker speech “Finding My Voice,” sharing her journey of self-expression 🎤 and self-discipline. 🧘
* Huang Ke delivered the speech “Enjoy Your Dance,” reminding us that patience ⏳ and persistence are key in mastering any skill. 💃
* Kamal delivered the speech “Mum Life: The Rare Sound of Silence,” a heartfelt reflection on the importance of self-care 🌸 and personal space. ☕

🎯 Table Topics:
Led by Gao Ping, the Table Topics session sparked lively participation and quick thinking as members and audience alike responded to impromptu questions inspired by nature and different places. 🌿✨

Participants shared personal experiences and meaningful reflections, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere throughout the session. From humorous stories to thoughtful insights, every response brought energy, connection, and plenty of laughter to the evening. 🎤🌼

📋 Evaluation Session:
A heartfelt thanks to our evaluators — Ng Kah King, Shanmuga Priya, Ming Chuan, and Luck Sien — for sharing valuable feedback and thoughtful suggestions to help speakers grow and improve. 🌟 Their constructive evaluations encouraged learning, confidence, and continuous development throughout the meeting. 🎤✨

🏆 Awards of the Night:
🥇 Best Speaker: Huang Ke
🥇 Best Table Topics Speaker: Tejasri
🥇 Best Evaluator: Ming Chuan

🌟 Reflection:
A meaningful and uplifting meeting where every speech planted seeds of growth. Nature, learning, and communication came together beautifully in one inspiring evening. 🌼

Our next public speaking session!
📅 Date: 22 May 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
🚀 Theme: The Wonders of Nature
📍 Venue: Jurong Green CC, Room 03-02
🔗 RSVP Now:
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speak-up-and-stand-out-free-public-speaking-course-jurong-green-cc-tickets-606361653027?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRewMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTb20wSWZVeXlFaHExSkZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtEa-wgPCm1ZIe_BAmoimmLDMRlsNTaT_aFm5zJIzCbem-VVRjjzg_W_tyKy_aem_A_VYZBTAsBesqQP3jofgaw

📅 08 May 2026 | Theme: Lessons from Failures

Last evening’s meeting was filled with inspiring reflections, meaningful lessons, and honest conversations about success and failure. 💡 Members shared how failures are not something to fear, but something to learn from. The atmosphere was motivational, encouraging everyone to rethink the way we see setbacks in life. Of course, some members jokingly admitted they would still prefer success without the “failure package” included 😆

🎤 Prepared Speeches Highlights:

Shankar delivered his speech “From Control to Clarity” 🧭, emphasizing that a successful manager is not someone who constantly pressures the team for deadlines, but someone who protects the team’s energy, manages people wisely, and keeps everyone focused on purpose instead of pressure.

Yamuna delivered her Ice Breaker speech “Between Thoughts and Words” 💬, sharing the importance of preparation, communication, and choosing the right words with the right emotions in different situations.

Jason Tan delivered his Ice Breaker speech “Not Quite According to My Plan” 🚶‍♂️, reminding us that life may not always go according to plan, but what truly matters is focusing on the present and taking the next step forward confidently.

Shanmuga Priya delivered “From Feedback to Breakthrough” 🌱, encouraging us to accept feedback positively and use even difficult criticism as motivation to improve ourselves and grow stronger.

Joy delivered “Mentoring – Breaking the Invisible Glass” 🤝, inspiring us on how mentorship can help people grow, learn from failures, and continue improving with confidence and the courage to keep showing up and speaking up bravely. 👏

🗣️ Table Topics:

Led by Shanmugam, he conveyed that success and failure are often based on a person’s mindset, perspective, and qualities. Some people see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow, while others may see it negatively. The session reminded us that there is no fixed definition of success or failure — it all depends on how each individual chooses to view and respond to situations. Members also shared their own perspectives, making the discussion both meaningful and thought-provoking.

🏆 Awards of the Night:
✨ Best Speaker: Joy
✨ Best Table Topics Speaker: Shue Ching
✨ Best Evaluator: Shue Ching

🎯 Ah-Counter:

Yimon had superhero-level listening skills that evening 🦻😆 — catching every sneaky “uh,” “umm,” and filler word trying to escape unnoticed! Thanks to her sharp attention, members became more aware of their speaking habits and learned how small changes can make speeches sound clearer and more powerful.

✨ Reflection:

Failure does not define us — how we respond to it does. Every mistake teaches a lesson, every challenge builds resilience, and every step forward brings us closer to growth and success. 🚀

Curious to experience it yourself? Come visit us and be part of the journey!

Our next public speaking session!
📅 Date: 8 May 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
🚀 Theme: Lessons from Failures
📍 Venue: Jurong Green CC, Room 03-02
🔗 RSVP Now:
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speak-up-and-stand-out-free-public-speaking-course-jurong-green-cc-tickets-606361653027?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRewMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTb20wSWZVeXlFaHExSkZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtEa-wgPCm1ZIe_BAmoimmLDMRlsNTaT_aFm5zJIzCbem-VVRjjzg_W_tyKy_aem_A_VYZBTAsBesqQP3jofgaw

𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗮 ⏳
What a wonderful and energising evening meeting it was! The theme sparked thoughtful sharing—some leaned towards simpler, phone-free days 📵, while others appreciated the comforts of the present. The room was filled with laughter, reflections, and vibrant energy!
Our Club President, Yimon, got everyone on their feet with a lively “BUT & AND” exercise. What sounded like a simple word game quickly turned into a fun challenge—partners had to respond using only “but” or “and.” Safe to say, the room was buzzing with creativity and quick thinking! ⚡

🎤 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Shankar delivered his icebreaker speech titled More Than Just Enough, sharing his life journey and determination—truly inspiring.
• Huang Ke delivered Enjoy Your Dance, sharing her real-life dance experience and showing us that growth comes through practice, not perfection. 💃
• Shanmugam delivered his icebreaker titled Introducing Myself, encouraging us to look within for what truly matters.
• Shanmuga Priya delivered The Power Beyond Words, boldly speaking about women’s voices and the importance of standing up and being heard. 👏
• Jia Jun delivered Then & Now, advising us to stay courageous and keep improving ourselves.

🗣️ 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:
Led by Kamal, everyone shared perspectives on past vs present eras—insightful and entertaining!

🏆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🏆:
• Best Speaker: Huang Ke & Shanmuga Priya
• Best Table Topics Speaker: Kan Chan
• Best Evaluator: Charlene

🎯 𝗔𝗵-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Luck Sien kept a close ear on our speeches, helping everyone become more aware of filler words and improve clarity.

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
From powerful stories to playful learning, the evening showed that every era has its lessons—but growth happens right here, right now.

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆! 🚀

Our next public speaking session!
📅 Date: 24 April 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
🚀 Theme: If I could live in any era
📍 Venue: Jurong Green CC, Room 03-02
🔗 RSVP Now: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/speak-up-and-stand-out-free-public-speaking-course-jurong-green-cc-tickets-606361653027?aff=oddtdtcreator