Storytelling Speakers in Singapore

Julien Cayla is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Nanyang Business School (Singapore). Professor Cayla received his PhD from the University of Colorado (Boulder, United States) where he majored in marketing and minored in cultural anthropology. Most recently Professor Cayla has been involved in a research program on the the service industry and the anthropology of customer experiences. His work has appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research, the Journal of Marketing, Organization Studies and MIT Sloan Management Review. He has received multiple awards for his research including the MSI Alden Clayton Award as well as the Nanyang Business School Research Award and the Journal of Consumer Research Outstanding Reviewer Award. He currently serves as Associate Editor at the Journal of Consumer Research. His work has been featured in various media such as The Atlantic, the BBC, The Sun, La Stampa and Channel News Asia.

C. Foo James is an Adjunct Professor with the National University of Singapore and the Founder of Financial Storytelling. He has dedicated his life to helping non-financial people understand the power of financial statements in a simple, easy, and fun way.

With years of experience as a former regional finance head of a US Fortune 500 company, James is an expert in his field, but what sets him apart is his love for storytelling. By weaving together engaging narratives with complex financial concepts, James is able to make finance come wonderfully alive for his learners. His upcoming book, "Financial Storytelling: Once Upon a Balance Sheet," is poised to revolutionize the way we think about finance. By emphasizing the power of financial analysis as a storytelling tool, James shows us that financial statements are not just numbers and figures but a window into a business's strength, performance, and health.

Yasmine Khater, is thefounder of Sales Story Method and the Host of the Sales Story Podcast. Yasmine Khater enables leaders to connect, stand out, and sell their ideas with ease. All while inspiring their team, attracting more clients, growing their business (and careers). For the past decade, Yasmine has been helping train senior leaders and sales teams in over 75 Fortune 500 and governments learn how to share persuasive stories that sell and creating an impactful first impression. Armed with a degree in psychology and communications. She is an aspiring 'armchair neuroscientist. Who loves to study how to improve sales by applying science to the brain. Yasmine is the lead researcher and Head Story Coach at the Sales Story Method.

Sam Neo, founder of People Mentality Inc and two other startups, is a leading figure in HR and Employer Branding consultancy in APAC. Specializing in creating Employer of Choice organizations, Sam's ventures also include a Storyteller Incubator and StoryBuddy, an AI-powered storytelling tool transforming communication. With accelerated HR experience at Keppel Corporation and Changi Airport Group, Sam excels in Employer Branding, Talent Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility. He's a trusted advisor to leaders in companies like Samsung, L’Oreal, and Prudential, recognized with MOM's National Human Resource Scholarship in 2011 and named an HR Rising Star in 2016. As a millennial HR thought leader, Sam delivers keynotes globally, sharing insights on national TV, radio channels, and major publications. Serving as the Vice President and youngest council member of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, Sam drives brand transformation and membership growth, showcasing his expertise in managing a multigenerational workforce.

I have co-authored an international bestseller, "The Shakti Awakening". Co-founder - Magical Whispers and for a platform for women who wish to restart their careers after a break. I combine my experience and various certifications to create impact and help professionals and entrepreneurs to tell their Stories the way they want to be heard. I am most effective in the areas of career coaching for Executives and Leaders.

I have 15 years mostly in FSI with giant banks like Standard Chartered, ANZ, CITIBANK etc. I have aBBA from NUS Singapore, MBA from AIM Manila. Passed CFA Level I and II, AIMR USA. I have worked in both Asia (Singapore, India, Philippines, Indonesia) and USA. Last two years, I set up something of my own, which had immense branding presence online. Happy to talk about how one can leverage today"s social media assets to grow personal branding regardless of whether you are working in a company or startup - Personal Branding still is a real asset to your career growth.

David Goldwich is a professional speaker, trainer, independent consultant and author. He is a reformed lawyer committed to helping people get what they want by teaching them how to negotiate and be assertive, compelling, and persuasive communicators. As a professional speaker and trainer, he specializes in the areas of negotiation, persuasive business presentations, storytelling for leaders and sales professionals, assertiveness, influence and persuasion.

Shekhar Kapur is an award-winning director, producer and entrepreneur. He has not only become a prominent figure in Indian cinema, with films such as Mr India (1987) and Bandit Queen (1994) but also in western cinema, with films such as the Oscar-winning Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). In addition to his prolific contributions to cinema, Kapur has been an Honorary Scholar at MIT, and more recently, has become President of the Film and Television Institute of India. Questioning the structured existence of his early years spent as a professional Accountant, Management Consultant and Economist in the UK, he set off in search of a life of adventure. Since then he has been a Chat Show Host in the UK and India, an Actor in India, a Writer, Futurist and speaker at forums all over the world on the future of technology.  He has also created popular comic books, animation films and characters.

Ange Dove is a seasoned business owner with over 20 years of experience in helping working professionals and retirees build successful online businesses. Through her step-by-step coaching and training programs, she empowers clients to create businesses that can be run from anywhere. With a background as a professional copywriter, Ange has collaborated with multinational corporations, SMEs, and government agencies, specializing in crafting clear and compelling messaging that helps clients articulate their brand story and voice.

Passionate about technology, Ange embraces the rapid advancements in AI writing tools and other marketing technologies. She integrates these innovations into her business practices to help clients become AI-assisted entrepreneurs, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Additionally, Ange hosts You're The Boss Podcast Show, where she interviews diverse guests, offering valuable insights on various topics. The podcast is being relaunched under new branding, providing even more content for its growing audience.