Gary Guwe, BSc (Hons), National University of Singapore
Co-Founder, Speak! Ventures & Catalyst Empowerment
Certified DISC Behavioral and Career Consultant
Business Communications Coach & High Performance Sales Trainer
Gary is an award-winning speaker and entrepreneur who specializes in the Art of Delivering Laser Sharp Presentations and the Art of Influence. An innate introvert, Gary realized how his fear of speaking and self-expression was holding  him back at work and life.

Since mastering the skill, Gary has not only led and helped a non-profit organization quadruple its treasury and membership (twice),  he has also been headhunted, trained and worked with senior business leaders at corporate organizations and appointed lecturer post-graduate students at the National University of Singapore (then at a mere age of 27). He was also recently appointed as lecturer at ESSEC Business School (Asia Pacific).

Till date, Gary has spoken to over 18,500 people in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and the US. Among others, he has also worked with business leaders and professionals representing international brands such as Google, Microsoft, HP, Siemens, Adobe and VMWare.

Always keen to share, Gary's insights have also been sought by various media outlets and publications such as 938Live, The New Paper, The Straits Times, New Age Parent, AsiaOne and Lifehack.org.

Gary is a lover of cats and dogs, and is equally passionate about topics relating to youth-career development, entrepreneurship, communication, the art of influence and the art of cultivating fruitful interpersonal-relationships.

Ray Gunaraj (Ray G.)
Advanced Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL)
Diploma in Business Administration and Marketing
Certified Trainer/Facilitator (ACTA)

Ray is an open book with a wealth of information but yet, has many blank pages which are constantly being filled. Always willing to share & learn, there is never a dull moment when speaking with Ray. Energetic & Passionate, Ray has a Never say Never attitude. Ray is constantly Innovating & Reinventing himself. He believes in Life-Long Learning. Education & Self Improvement are the pillars to a Fruitful Life he says.

Ray started his formal career in the Finance Industry as a Banker with DBS Singapore in the early 90’s. A Risk taker with an Adventurous Spirit, Ray left the bank after a decade as an employee, to explore the business opportunities as a Self-Starter.

Ray has a Natural flair for Sales & Marketing. He has valuable Experience in, Advertising & Marketing, Finance, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Education & the Entertainment Industries.

As a Team Player, Ray has had pivotal roles in several start ups not just in Singapore but in Shenyang (China), Guangzhou (China) & Hsinchu (Taiwan).

During the past 3 decades, Ray has recruited, trained & set up high performing Sales & Marketing teams in, DBS Singapore, ERA Singapore, Far East Organization (Singapore) & AIA Singapore.

An Entrepreneurship Aficionado, Ray is constantly thinking & learning. Constantly exploring new opportunities, Ray is a strong advocate of Self-Reinvention.

A father of two, Ray is an Ambivert with an Eye for Details. He is a Dreamer, a Natural Sales Professional, a Trader & a Keen Analyst of Information & Data. Armed with a wealth of experience, Ray is on a mission to Encourage & Empower anyone who is willing to Reinvent themselves through Sustainable Transformation.

CHRYSTELLA PRATHAP, BA (Hons)
ASSOCIATE TRAINER

Chrystella Prathap is an experienced speaker and educator, specialising in the English Language and Public Speaking. In 2007, she was the representative for Singapore in the ASEAN Universities Network Speakers Contest 2007, in which she won 1st place and had her speech published in a journal. Since then, she has represented several Toastmasters International Clubs in her area in public speaking competitions for 3 consecutive years, from 2006 to 2008.

With a 2nd Upper Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from NTU, Chrystella is passionate about the arts, especially drama performances. She has produced and directed multiple black box productions, as well as served as their writer. She is also an avid stage actor and has keen knowledge of body language, vocal control, awareness of the audience and use of space.

Chrystella also served as the Vice-president (Membership) of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Toastmasters Club, which gave her the opportunity to engage in and support personal and professional growth of her members in their public speaking development journey. She went on to teach at a local junior college, where she was appointed to coach students in the annual Plain English Speaking Award (PESA) competitions organized by YMCA (Singapore) and successfully helped them reach the finals consistently.

Best known for her earnestness, warmth and supportive personality, Chrystella anchors her deliver by drawing relatable examples from her own learning and development journey, in various leadership and personal experiences. She has since coached in workshops for public speaking, communication, leadership (using the Kousner and Posner framework), etiquette, and study skills in the primary, secondary, junior college and university levels. Her Post-Graduate Diploma in Education training from the Ministry of Education, as well as her years of teaching, helps her in understanding student motivation and classroom synergy, providing the most efficient knowledge transfer in an organized setting.