Workshop 1: Writing Your Leadership Story (Poh Kim Siong)
Speaker Profile: Poh Kim Siong, DTM, PID, PRA
- Leadership & Honors: International Director (2008-2010), Region 13 Advisor (2020-2021), District 80 Governor (2006-2007)
- Highest Honor: 2019 Presidential Citation Award
- Global Impact: Trained leaders across 10+ countries
- Mentor & Inspirer: Ignites passion and mission in leaders worldwide.
“Leadership is not a title, but influence. Public speaking is not technique, but resonance of the soul.” Write it, Share it, Live it.
Core Principles: Dao, Fa, Qi
1. Dao (The Core Truth or Principles)
Focus on the “Hot Button Issues” and mental models that drive leadership.
- Mental Models: How we work, research models, impact on design, fixing mismatches.
- Dao: Understanding the “why” and the fundamental truth behind your story.
2. Fa (Methods for Collecting Stories)
- #01 Write It Down: Capture ideas immediately.
- Capture it: Use notes, journals, or digital tools.
- Use AI tools: To help refine and structure.
3. Qi (The Tools and Skills)
The delivery of the story: Voice + Movement + Emotion.
- Voice: Tone, pace, and clarity.
- Movement: Gestures and stage presence.
- Emotion: Connecting with the audience’s feelings.
Story Structure
- Scene: Set the stage.
- Tension: Introduce the conflict.
- Obstacle: What stands in the way?
- Rise: The climax or turning point.
- Your Lesson: The leadership takeaway.
Blend Audience + Message + Self together using Emotional Connection.
Reference: District 97 Conference 2026