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Great ideas don’t win. Great storytellers do. I learned this the hard way. Most professionals think that data, credentials, or titles make them persuasive. They don’t. If your audience doesn’t feel something, they won’t remember you. And if they don’t know you, they won’t follow, promote, or buy from you. I spent 15 years in banking, waiting for my work to speak for itself. It didn’t. The people who moved ahead weren’t always the smartest. They were the ones who could communicate with clarity and conviction. So in 2016, I left. No plan. Just a one-way ticket to South America. I learned Spanish. I danced. I took a break from ambition until I stumbled into storytelling. In New York, I walked into an improv class. Then a storytelling show. Then I got on stage, and everything changed. People leaned in. They laughed. They listened. That moment taught me something I now teach others: The ability to tell a story is the ability to own the room. Back in Singapore, I couldn’t find a storytelling stage—so I built one. What’s Your Story Slam (WYSS) started as a show. It’s now a movement—one that helps leaders speak with power, presence, and purpose. Since then, I’ve coached over 300 leaders 1:1 and trained thousands globally. ✅ Helped a founder and his team raise over US$200M by tying personal stories to their pitch ✅ Helped a senior finance leader go from under-the-radar to influencing the Group CFO—shifting from operational input to strategic impact ✅ Helped clients land board seats, TEDx talks, and career-defining promotions—by telling the right story at the right time I’ve worked with Fortune 500s, high-growth scale-ups, and bold executives who are done playing small. Together, we don’t just refine stories—we build influence. Want to bring WYSS to your company or city? It’s more than a show. It’s a platform for brave voices. For leaders who want to inspire. For teams that need to connect. For organisations ready to communicate with conviction. 📩 DM me to host WYSS, book a keynote, or coach your leaders. Or visit www.whatsyourstoryslam.com