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Testimonials

Psycho – Geometrics

1. “The course brings about awareness of different personalities and characteristics, arming us with the tools to handle interpersonal relations better. The topics are also enhanced by relating with real life stories/happenings that make understanding a little easier.”  - Alex Yeo Xue Chih, MINDEF Signal TI
2. “Yes! The course is inspirational; it helps me in my selling activities. It would be helpful if you could keep me informed of your other courses. Thanks!  - Cheong Wylin, Grand Sun International Pte Ltd
3. “Before learning about Psycho-Geometrics, I have problems relating with difficult people at work and at home. I often found myself frustrated, confused and even embarrassed in those encounters. The course helps me to understand how to “flex” to my advantage. The techniques taught by John are  practical and effective in handling conflicts, business negotiations and facilitating meetings. It helped me to convince a panel of interviewers for my recent promotion to a manager. Psycho-Geometrics is a powerful technique in relating with People.”  - Kelvin Kok, Engineering Manager (Hewlett-Packard)
4. “He covered all aspects of body language and communication
   skills in a fantastic manner. John was outstanding and practical; really superb in his presentation.
   Such training sessions are absolute necessity to make every sales personnel a profit centre for the organisation.
   - T.K. Thulsi Babu (India)

Public Speaking

1. “More Of John Sih. The excellent display of enthusiasm and an exciting road to knowledge. John Sih is indeed one of the best  trainers I’ve ever met! Totally inspiring!!” - Ronald Lee, MINDEF
2. “There is 2-way communication between the trainer and participants. The trainer is experienced and able to generate the interest in the participants. Keep it up – good job done!” - Cpt Ng Swee Yen
3. “I must say I am pretty impressed with your sincerity and humility. I have benefited from attending the 3 day course. I  walked in on the first day a moody man, but walked out this evening a happy and fulfilled person. You are able to hold the class together and gel them with your effort and charisma. For the first time I’ve seen and been touched to see the whole class so committed to one another when the course ended this evening. This was not what any person could achieve. You have the “X” factor. You can rest assure that your good name will continue to spread and your reputation will multiply.” - Wong Chee Hoe, HQ ADSD
   
   
    Public Speaking
    
   E-mail from Teo Chee Kong
   Friday, 29 Aug 2008
    
   Dear Mr. John Sih,
    
   I am Chee Kong (the one who wants to be a doctor) from your recent “Speaking With Confidence” course conducted in Khatib Camp for Artillery Institute. I am writing to thank you whole heartedly for the lessons you taught us throughout the three day course.
    
   Three days is a painfully short time to teach public speaking, especially since the skill requires so much practice. The fact that you were able to pull the materials together, forget our green uniforms as well as the barricades (guards or gates - all signifying an enclosed army environment) around the classroom is very impressive.
    
   The life lessons you delivered in very personal tones are all close to a young man's heart, our hearts. Whether it is in relationships, sexual education or even how to fail in life and then recover from it to be successful. These are all precious lessons that we would otherwise have to learn the hard way. Your life story about how you got into RSAF because of hatred and pique. Then, left to do something you were better at, and finally, gave it all up to chase your passion. This is a life story that is not only intriguing but very inspiring. There were so many ups and downs and you showed us that the responses are what made the final outcomes.
    
   My toddler steps are nothing compared with your accolades but my point is, I dwelled in some public speaking before and I was a little afraid this was going to be a re-visited course. You proved me entirely wrong. You made me aware of speaking in a whole new perspective: a great communicator is really one who listens. I did some reflection after your course and I realised people really don't care what you say unless you've listened to them. That was what you started off with. You listened to each and every one of our introduction and then you started replying to every one of us in the most positive way I have ever heard anyone respond before. And each of these responses were unique to us. Most importantly, you remembered our names, and our aspirations.
    
   The interactions after that were all very personal. You involved the shy people and the more outspoken ones in the ways they liked to be involved.
    
   I admire your spirit of giving too! The extend is such that I became ashamed of my spirit of receiving. I, like a few of my friends, became “paiseh” after the first day of your lunch treat but after you explained why you did it, I feel even slightly embarrassed at not appreciating your gesture enough by being more happily eating lunch with you rather than feel “paiseh”. What better response to someone's giving than just simply enjoying the gesture! I still keep the bottle of chicken essence too. I almost thought it was insane that an instructor would buy you lunch but you even gave us each a bottle of chicken essence (something only my mum did). Everytime I look at the bottle of chicken essence now, I am reminded of the spirit of giving and receiving.
    
   You also taught a lot about speaking that surely would make me a better communicator. The open-palms were something not written explicitly in books. I didn't realise the significance of that until you demonstrated it. I think I will still need a lot of practice to apply mood-setting techniques and using vocal variety - which I see as a tool to cut down expletives in my instructing to trainees. Being able to communicate seriousness like you, would surely make trainees understand me better. I am practising now with this current batch.
    
   You did all these in three days. If there is something I remember about my army days other than the mud-filled nights in the forest with my buddies, this three-day course would be one of them. Thank you for letting us into your world too. You really ate more salt than we have eaten rice. The ten of us also look at each other in different light after the course, because we now know something more about each other. In the workplace, people are really too reserved in communicating, for fear of exposing our weaknesses and be taken advantage of. This is probably what makes the army so difficult to be in.
    
   Thank you so much for the guidance.
    
   Best Regards,
   Chee Kong
    
    

 Body Language

1. John, you have “applied” what you have taught in your delivery. - Alluric H S Lim
2. Not a minute of boredom! - Sharon Siow Raffles Town Toastmasters Club
3. I simply like John’s style of presentation and his sincerity. - Christina Wong
4. It’s very enriching and entertaining. – Suzanna Ng
5. It is so comprehensive and covers not just body language. John is personable and told stories that were insightful and Interesting! - Rebecca Lee
6. John is natural, absolutely humorous and able to reach out to  the community! - Andrew Brdiman, Singapore Airlines Limited
7. John is a very good communicator!
8. John is superb! - Tina How, Singapore Airlines (SIA)
9. Thank you for sharing your expertise! I dream of becoming like you someday. Continue your enthusiasm in helping others dream and achieve their dreams through your good example!  - Sienna V. Lazaro

Customer Service Par Excellence

1. John is encouraging and inspiring. He shares practical life experiences. - Jenna Tan,  General Manager, Thermal Ceramics
2. John helps me to understand the finer points in customer service secrets and implementing them. - Mike Tan, Regional Sales Manager, Thermal Ceramics
3. John is able to tell us stories that are relevant to the subject – very interesting! - David Chow, Sales Manager, Thermal Ceramics.
   
   
   Managing Customer Service
   E-mail From Jordan Tan
   Sat, 10 Nov 2001
    
   Hi,
   “Morning, 3^rd flot, how may I help you?” (3^rd flot is my unit). This sentence has been flashing through my mind after I step out of CMPB heading home. Of course, the ideal way should be “Good Morning, HQ 3^rd flotilla, this is Jordan speaking, how may I help you?” However, due to my nature (lazy) I had decided to shorten my greeting whenever anyone call my line. Frankly speaking, I never had the intention of changing my greeting message till I attended your course on 9/11.
    
   My intention of attending your course was for the sake of attending, to clock the hours of training, as I need to have 40 hours by next April. Also, with my high work load and thinking that I might be attending alone, really make me almost back off. Luckily, I didn't or else I won't be able to undergo a very interesting course and de-stress myself. From the deep bottom of my heart, I really enjoy your course And respect you due to your knowledge of customer service.
   There wasn't a time when we can seal our lips from laughing and smiling as you are humorous. The way you teach is not dull and unlike others, you make this course a fun one for everybody. You even treated us to sweets, snacks and gave out presents for encouragement and participation. To me, this way of conducting a course is very special. I really had no regrets throwing my work behind to attend this course.
    
   You are a good speaker who knows how to mix serious topics with humour, thus making your course interesting and fun. Also, you even perform magic and till now, I'm still amazed by your “dollar note chop carrot,” “coin up the match-box,” and “magical colour book” analogy.
    
   Regards and Thanks,
   Jordan Tan Kah Siong
    

   Toastmasters

   E-mail From Prapairat Choradol, DTM

   July 29, 2004
    
   Dear Mr. John Sih, DTM,
    
   Sorry if I am mistaken.
    
   Are you the distinguished speaker who conducted a training in Bangkok 4 years ago and you kept mentioning that you had learned your wonderful public speaking skill from Toastmasters?
   I attended that seminar sitting in the front row. After your presentation, I promptly stood up and applauded. A few seconds later, all the audience gave you a standing ovation. To me your presentation on that day was awesome!
    
   I was not a toastmaster then but you stirred up my curiosity about toastmasters and I became a member soon after that.
   Five months into my Toastmasters' life, I became the first Table-Topics winner from Thailand at District 51 Annual Convention held in Hong Kong in May 2001.
    
   Can you see the impact of your fantastic example? After I had listened to you, I want to do nothing but the best! Thank you so much, John.
    
   Toy
   Prapairat CHORADOL, DTM
    
    

   July 31, 2004

    

   Dear John,

    

   I am privileged, honoured and humbled by your reply.

    

   During my first year as a toastmaster, I attended the International Convention and got to know a lot of American Toastmasters friends; one of whom hosts a weekly television programme called “Crystal Staircase.” The programme focuses on interviews with people who had struggled through obstacles and hardships before arriving at successes.

    

   Ruby Bloome invited me to appear on one of her series with 4 American Toastmasters on a one hour of “Introduction to Toastmasters.”

    

   In front of the television cameras, I spoke with sincerity and I mentioned your name and how you had inspired me to participate in this life long self improvement programme called Toastmasters. When I see you next, I'd like to present you with a copy of this programme which many Thai Toastmasters have already viewed.

    

   Your influence on my new experience and my success has also been mentioned in The Bangkok Post, The Nation, Phuket Gazette and many Thai media.

    

   Actually I've always aspired to become almost as good as you but I don't know if it could be possible. I am sure a step I've attempted to move closer, at least the 10 more steps you would have moved away forward.

    

   No teacher can be as great as a teacher who has taught by example.

   John, YOU've been that unforgetable teacher to me.

    

   Thank you so much and I hope our Toastmaster friends may read this mail and get to deeply understand how each of us can lead, can pass on and can inspire like you.

    

   Your faithful student,

   Toy, Prapairat CHORADOL, DTM

   Bangkok, Thailand