Our Founder – Genie

Genie 君怡 graduated from NTU with an accountancy degree but gave up her job at Ernst & Young to become a multi-talented celebrity blogger, host, singer-songwriter, recording artiste and founder of her own talent enhancement establishment (Genie Sound Advice Pte Ltd) and 4 albums to her name. Genie subsequently completed her graduate law degree in the National University of Singapore in 2011.

Genie as a Singer-Songwriter

Her debut album “Genie’s Mood Diary心情日记” launched in 2005 based on her blog (www.genie.sg), won her a nomination at the Singapore Hit Awards for the “Media Recognition – New Local Artiste Award”. In 2006, Genie君怡 launched “Genie’s MAgIC” a movement to educate Singaporeans about the dangers of online piracy, winning her the Pantene Shine Award through public voting. That year end, Genie君怡 launched her sell-out 2nd album “BECAUSE OF LOVE因为有爱” with all its sales proceeds donated to The Salvation Army.

Following a successful concert in 2007 at the University Cultural Centre, Genie 君怡 launched Genie’s Mood Diary II心情日记第二章, her third album in April 2008. In June 2008, upon hearing about the earthquake in Sichuan, Genie 君怡 organized a charity dinner concert, raising a substantial sum for the victims. To showcase her versatility, Genie 君怡 held a jazz concert, titled “When Harry Met Mei Li” in January 2009 at the NUS Law Auditorium.

During her graduate studies at NUS, Genie 君怡was humbled by what she had learnt through Biomedical Law and Ethics about end-of-life patients. That prompted her to write a new song titled “Dreams & Awakenings” and to launch a thumb drive album of the same name in June 2011, with all of the proceeds going to HCA Hospice Care. The album was launched with a concert on 26 June 2011 at the Singapore EXPO. In order to raise more funds for the beneficiary, Genie 君怡 also put up her prized possessions such as guitars, keyboards and oil paintings done by her for an online auction.

Genie as a Program host

A darling with every audience and organizer that she had hosted events for from small to mega scale of up to 10,000 people, Genie 君怡 has had extensive experience in hosting of all sorts – state functions, corporate functions, product launch events, social events, pageants and even road shows, you name it.

Quick witted, sophisticated, charismatic and appropriately humorous all rolled into one, she has never failed to capture the hearts of her audience and in keeping every proceeding under control as the Master of Ceremony. She is effectively trilingual (English, Mandarin and Cantonese), extremely versatile, easy to work with and has indeed more than exceeded expectations of a host in any setting.

Genie as a Trainer-Speaker

Genie 君怡’s background training and experience in public speaking, music, counselling and communication give her a unique perspective on the importance of communication skills in any field of work.

Genie 君怡 has, in the last 7 years, mentored and trained individuals, corporations and organizations alike in various areas of communication skills, including effective conversation skills, effective public speaking and presentation skills, good use of the English language, delivering humorous and entertaining speeches, dealing with angry and dissatisfied customers and telephone techniques.

As a professional trainer-speaker in these areas, Genie 君怡personally believes in continued professional development in order to always be in the position to add value to her students and audience. Hence, she subsequently attained certifications in Counselling Psychology and NLP Coaching, and participates in academic research in persuasion, negotiation and communication skills. She has written and also continues to regularly write for columns in newspapers, magazines and other publications.

She is a firm believer of a need for good communication skills and actively engages her students in a very customized, interactive and interesting process of learning and having fun at the same time. Her disposition, professionalism and proficiency have guided and inspired many students into their journeys towards great improvements in their communication skills, excellence in their careers and success in their relationships.