Tips to Become the Top 10 Emcees in Singapore
If the
answer is ‘yes’ then read on …
While
organising an event, be it a wedding reception, an engagement ceremony or a
corporate annual day, a large part of its success depends upon the manner in
which the guests and invitees are engaged.
It is here
that the presence of a professional emcee can make all the difference between a
memorable event and a forgettable one. A great emcee can hold the audience’s
attention and ensure they interact with him.
Dr Elmi
Zulkarnain Osman, who is a leading name as a Master of Ceremonies in Singapore and has been enthralling audiences
as an emcee and corporate trainer for thousands of hours, says there are a few
qualities one must have to make it as the Top 10 Emcees in Singapore.
A great
emcee must always be prepared. Hosting an event is not an easy task and needs a
lot of preparation and groundwork. A professional emcee will ask dozens of
questions and will have lots of queries about the event, the guests, their
profile, the content and the purpose of the event. This kind of preparation
helps the emcee to be ready with the background of the event, with a lot of
relevant information and stories kept on stand-by for use.
The good
emcee will keep a sheet that shows the various events that will happen throughout
the day so that the event sticks to its schedule and does not run out of time.
A professional emcee is always prepared for an emergency which could eat up
time from the main event and has fillers to bridge long gaps too. He does not
need a script to manage the session and can easily keep the communication going
at an easy pace.
Top-notch
emcees are great at capturing the audience’s attention quickly and set the mood
that has the audience anticipating a great time ahead. You always want your
guests to be involved in the goings and so do the guests. A recommended emcee in Singapore will make the guests feel like they
are a part of the event and are not just being talked to. Especially, during a
corporate event, the audience’s involvement becomes extremely critical as does
their buy-in so that the organizational goals are met. He will ensure that the
names of important guests and VIPs are clearly and correctly pronounced but
that should never become the only criteria while selecting an emcee.
The art of
storytelling and regaling the audience with anecdotes and true-to-life stories,
comes quite naturally to a successful emcee. There will be times when the
attention of the audience may waver and the clever emcee is ready with a
solution to spark the imagination of the guests by thinking quickly on their
feet and reconnecting to the audience once again.
The true
talent of a great emcee lies in his capacity to make the person sitting in the
last row as connected and involved as the guy in the front row. Obviously, you
want your guests to feel important and it is the emcee’s job to do this. With a
great rapport being built in the first five minutes of the start of the event,
the rest of the programme does move quite smoothly with audience involvement at
its peak. They can motivate the audience to participate and keep them inspired
throughout the length of the entire program.
Also,
communication is not only about speaking but involves a great deal of listening
too so a powerful emcee will “listen” for verbal cues from the members of the
audience, in the hope of building a dialogue with them. This also helps them to
understand the pulse or the mood of the audience and therefore regulating the
tempo of the programme as desired. You will also notice that a professional
emcee will constantly seek feedback which not only help him to alter his pitch
but also gives him the liberty to give the audience what it is looking for.
This customisation happens on the feet and is completely seamless so that the
audience too does not feel the change and simply moves along with the flow.
There is
this common notion that in order to become a good emcee, one needs to be
extremely gregarious and outgoing. While these qualities are essential, they do
not guarantee success at the topmost level. Yes, being cheerful and extroverted
does help to a great extent, unless an emcee has a certain amount of
flexibility and maturity, the entire package may not seem too attractive in
front of an audience.
A quick
sense of humour coupled with a clear sense of understanding of the deliverable
makes for a great Master of Ceremonies, says Dr Elmi Zulkarnain, who is a
highly sought-after emcee in Singapore and is a leader in corporate training.
PROFILE -
DR ELMI ZULKARNAIN OSMAN
Blessed
with the gift of the gab in various languages (English, Malay, Bahasa Malaysia,
Bahasa Indonesia etc.) a commanding voice, charming personality and an academic
mind, Dr Elmi Zulkarnain Osman possess the qualities of a desirable emcee. Dr
Elmi is well-known in Singapore as an emcee who is effectively bilingual in English
and Malay.
Most
uniquely, his intuition to his audiences’ response when on stage is applauded. He
has emceed and hosted numerous live shows from awards shows, corporate events
to private functions and even entertainment gigs. His great sense of humour and
camaraderie with the audience makes him a crowd favourite.
Dr Elmi
Zulkarnain wears a few hats for the past 15 years. He is a teacher, lecturer, corporate
trainer, language coach, public speaking coach, educational researcher, poet,
writer, motivational speaker, event emcee, stage actor, voice-over talent,
forum moderator, etc. This makes him an exceptional emcee as he reaches out to
the audience in ways that will garner the best response.
GoldenTV - An interview
We bring you an exclusive interview of GoldenTV at www.EvanGolden.com here at ShowBiz!
1- What are your hopes and aspirations in producing quality content for people to enjoy?
1- What are your hopes and aspirations in producing quality content for people to enjoy?
I will
tell you right now, South Florida is the best destination on earth and I get to
call it home! From fashion, film, food and entertainment there is no better place
to be. I don’t want to knock local news stations, but they cover all the
negative things happening in the community like burglaries, dog bites, crime….
Living in Florida my entire life I have seen everything amazing it has to
offer. Working on the Eye on South Florida TV program provides a platform to
showcase all the good happening. Covering Charity Events and Galas, Film
Festivals, Fashion Shows, Positive Human Interest Stories, Grand
openings, the list goes on. I am not sure of the exact state but since the
launch of Eye on South Florida, tourism and relocation here has significantly
went up. Some current South Florida residents want the show to go off air
for population control!
2- You quote on your website: “Edutainment is a
form of entertainment designed to educate as well as to amuse.” How has
entertainment helped you in your life or your perspective?
It kind of goes with my tagline, Don’t Google it! Golden it!
It’s not like I have the CORRECT answers to everything in life, of course not,
who does? But I will provide an answer to anything and I guarantee it
will be appositive one. I have a strong positive outlook on life and I do tend
to live it up. Some people say I have FOMO, fear of missing out, but my
philosophy is don’t say no, just go! I do enjoy life to the fullest! Absolutely
it’s hard to say no to go some of Miami’s hottest events, especially when given
all access media credentials but as I tell my friends, I will catch up on my
z’s in my coffin aka sleep when I am dead.
3 The entertainment
industry is Hollywood California?
Family over everything. Anyone that knows me knows that’s
true statement for me. I have had many opportunities to go to Los Angeles
to work and pursue what I love but down here I am able to have the best of both
words. When getting into the entertainment industry, many people will tell you
have to choose between fame or family. My goal was never to move to Los Angeles
and try to become an actor or famous star. I always had a passion for
entertainment right here in South Florida in the place I loved. Plenty of work
down here for actors and models and here you can be a bigger fish in smaller
pound.
4 On your facebook is so many pictures coaching kids sports
and putting on marketing events how do you do it all?
How do I do it? Easy? I have the best wife in the world. She
was sent by an angel and I am so thankful for her you have no idea. We have a
one of a kind love story, as we are the only couple in the world that has been
together before birth! How is that you ask? Our mothers were in Lamaze class
together and we were born in the same hospital exactly one week a part. We were
each other’s first boyfriend and girlfriend in preschool and we were reunited
after college. She does so much for our two sons and I would be lying to you if
I didn’t tell you this and this probably the main reason we live in South
Florida is our house is strategically located between both of our parents, so
having grandparents on notice is a tremendous benefit. I receive the most joy
in my life right now coaching my two boys in flag football. So when I am not
planning a marketing event for The Berman Law Group, or interviewing a
celebrity for Eye on South Florida, you can catch me on the fields screaming my
head off!
4- Who are some celebrities you have interviewed
and what was it like?
So many fun and exhilarating interviews the past 5 years but
It was quite an experience interviewing Donald Trump because we spoke before
and he was not a fan of mine as I was on his ex wife’s tv show “Ivana Young
Man” that mocked his show The Apprentice but he did admit to watching the show.
I stay away from politics but every time I have interviewed or met him was him
attending a charity event making a donation, the media does not share those
stories but Eye on South Florida does. Another memorable interview was
with Dan Aykroyd, a comedic actor I was a huge fan of, We ended up drinking his
Crystal Head Vodka together and the stories were pouring out faster than the
alcohol. Nobody is cooler than Dwyane Wade, I can interview him for hours
talking basketball, Miami, fashion, but someone that reminds me of him and he
is my role model is the interview I did with NBA Super Fan Jimmy Goldstein. We
did an exclusive interview before a Miami Heat finals game and we become
friends since. We text all the time about basketball and I had lunch with him
at his house which is a work of art. Not to steal a tagline, but he
really is the most interesting man in the world.
5- What are your ambitions and what are you
currently working on?
Being an alumni
of Marjory Douglas High School in Parkland Florida and still living in this
community, I am focused on improving school safety throughout the nation. If
you go to the airport, a concert, government building they all tight and
strict security measures in place. Kids need to feel safe in schools. Parents
need to be able to drop their children off without fear! I am working victims
parents and community activists to implement metal detectors, limit the entry points, staff well
trained security and provide proper mental heath care to students.
6- Congrats for being nominated for Real Men
Wear Pink Campaign Supporting the American Cancer Society. How did the initial
idea to support the American Cancer Society's begin?
I nominated Evan Golden for this campaign because he is a
very prominent figure in the community and is always giving back to Broward
County. Not to mention, his gregarious personality will be essential to his
success in bringing awareness to the community. It will also enable him to
raise money to support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer initiatives
– and to help us save more lives than ever before.
The campaign was
dreamed up a few years ago to show that Breast Cancer isn't just a women's
issue. Thousands of men are diagnosed with the disease in the U.S. every year.
And so are more than 266,100 of their daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and
friends. That’s why we’re recruiting men to fight breast cancer through Real
Men Wear Pink.
Tali Amihud |
Community Development Manager Southeast Region | American Cancer Society,
Inc
7- We’ll definitely keep an eye out for what comes next. All right, last question: where can people find you so they can watch and follow you?
Check me out on the gram @goldentv
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Dr. Elmi Zulkarnain Osman the motivational speaker
Dr. Elmi
Zulkarnain Osman is one of the most highly sought-after overly humorous motivational speakers from Singapore.
Whether speaking to a few coworkers or an auditorium of hundreds, Dr.
Elmi has been gaining a lot of attention as a motivational speaker in his home
country and South East Asia.
After 15 years in the
public service and graduating with a Doctorate in Education from TUI, he decided to become an entrepreneur. Currently the CEO
of his own training consultancy, Dr. Elmi has
been well sought after as a trainer that inspires his course participants
through his humorous approach.
On the side, he has been
giving free motivational talks to grassroots organisations, youth organisations
and volunteer groups. His talks titled "Power
To Decide" were so well received that he was invited to talk to senior executives of
many top companies in Singapore and South East Asia.
When he was interviewed,
he simply described his his motivational talk as a sharing about the “concept
of IMPACT”. He just wanted to tell the world his
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