Singapore, Aug 12, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A new self-help book, How To Talk To Strangers by Kerrie Phipps, was launched globally along with the co-authors of the book, reaching over 1000 people through the event was aired live on Facebook and Youtube. The book is an invitation to think more deeply about how you connect with others, so you don't overlook essential connections or risk missing opportunities to impact people and the chance to change your own life in the process.Kerrie Phipps, the Author and publisher, says, "Stories of the kindness of strangers are so moving, the impression they have on people, and the power of encouragement in our lives - strangers or friends, family, colleagues, and it was vital to share some in a book."At the launch, Coen Tan, Director of Ministry of Influence, said, "I grew up as a socially awkward child who was often bullied in school. I was even referred to the Institute of Mental Health for treatment for depression. However, over time, I've developed my speaking and social skills and now, I train and coach leaders internationally to inspire through their stories. I hope that my stories in this book will inspire people, that like me; they too can find their voice and connect confidently with strangers."Krescendo Communications, Founder, and Global Goodwill Ambassador for Singapore, Malaysia and India, Ganesh Somwanshi, one of the contributors, quips, "I am fascinated with connecting with people since I am in the business of communications. This book is the manifesto of connecting with strangers, a work of light amid dark times. Let us embrace the new normal; let us connect with the world with an open heart and mind. Together we can we shall."Cathy Johnson, Authentic Leadership Coach, shares, "It's so beautiful to read (and hear) stories of how a stranger can build your confidence - and they often have no idea they're doing it! Let's keep coming together and building our relationships with each other."Conor O'Malley, Executive Coach, Author of "Trust - Begins and Ends with Self", adds, "I feel I have talked to strangers all my life, however never really seen it that way. I see strangers as real people with a story to share. I hope my stories in this book serve you well when it comes to having a conversation with someone or trusting yourself to reach out to a stranger."Anupama Singal, Fashion & Technology Entrepreneur, Speaker, Creator & Co-author of SYZYGYmoments, notes, "This book is all about how talking to strangers can sometimes be a life-changing experience and how you could find meaningful connections with strangers. It feels great to be a contributor and share some memorable experiences from my life."Brandhood Media Founder and Thought Leadership Brand Specialist Nathan Shooter, "When you push beyond your fear, to enter the world of others, you'll discover those small conversations can create big change. People are looking to you for hope and connection, now more than ever."The insightful Foreword by Masami Sato concludes with, "I invite you to ponder on the power of human connection with me and with us - no matter whether you think you are an extrovert or an introvert. Surprisingly, it starts with just one conversation, one smile, one interaction. That is all it takes - a look, a smile and a conversation. It's powerful. And it really can change our world."Click https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0994157347/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 to buy the book in digital or print format. Kerrie's other books include DO Talk To Strangers - How To Connect With Anyone, Anywhere and the sequel, DO Talk To Strangers Travel Toolkit.For media queries contact:Ganesh Somwanshi(+65) 9779 1286 Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
Freshmen joining Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in the new academic year in August will take up a new common curriculum that spans a variety of subjects. They will also need to complete internships in order to graduate. These are among the initiatives that NTU laid out yesterday - as part of its plans for the next five years - to better prepare students for a changing workforce. The core curriculum, which emphasises interdisciplinary skills, comprises seven modules covering topics such as digital literacy, communication and inquiry, ethics and global challenges. The aim is to help students make connections between disciplines and prepare them for a world where complex challenges need to be tackled from different angles. The revamped curriculum starts with the 6,000 freshmen joining NTU in August - except those studying medicine and those at the National Institute of Education. The modules, which students will take across their first two years, make up about a fifth of the overall academic workload. Higher learning institutions have been making a greater push for students to see connections across disciplines. In August, the National University of Singapore will enrol first-year students into its new College of Humanities and Sciences, marking a shift from the traditional way of learning in separate disciplines. Speaking to The Straits Times, NTU president Subra Suresh said that with the overhaul of the core curriculum, undergraduates will take classes alongside peers from other disciplines and listen to a wider range of faculty members. SERENDIPITOUS ENCOUNTERS An arts student will get to see a professor from mathematics, who will talk about data privacy... or may get an opportunity to meet and talk to an economics professor from the business school or somebody who does blockchain... So it's these kinds of serendipitous encounters that we want to foster at the undergraduate level. NTU PRESIDENT SUBRA SURESH He cited the example of an engineering or computer science student who would naturally have computer literacy and coding expertise. But he would also need to understand softer aspects of technology, such as the ethics of computing, as well as privacy and confidentiality. "An arts student will get to see a professor from mathematics, who will talk about data privacy... or may get an opportunity to meet and talk to an economics professor from the business school or somebody who does blockchain," said Professor Suresh. "So it's these kinds of serendipitous encounters that we want to foster at the undergraduate level." The university degree that today's undergraduates leave with must be relevant to the changing times - it cannot be the same as that of the generations that came before them, added Prof Suresh. "(Graduates) are going to have five to six decades of career where they have to not only continually change jobs - it's inevitable that they're also going to continually change professions." NTU will also widen its interdisciplinary offerings, with a new undergraduate major in economics and data science from August, as well as higher degree programmes in areas like neuroscience. The increasing focus on interdisciplinarity also extends to staff, said Prof Suresh. NTU, which currently has some 1,450 faculty members, will in the next five years create joint positions across schools for existing and new staff. "(This will impact) how we look at tenure, how we look at promotion, how we reward (faculty), how we recognise their achievements," said Prof Suresh, noting that NTU has adopted broader evaluation methods in recent years. "The criteria is much more holistic than numerical KPIs (key performance indicators), how many papers you published. Ultimately, impact is what we care about, and impact can be defined in many different ways," he said. "If you are a computer science professor and you haven't published something, but you've written a code that Facebook and Google and WeChat and all of these (companies) use... it's impact." NTU hopes to give faculty "the freedom to move around in a much broader space", he said. "If we allow them to do that, they'll be much better teachers."
LOS ANGELES, CA., Oct 15, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - For many companies, the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact. However, despite 2020's unfavorable circumstances, CBD manufacturer Green Care Solutions is not only staying afloat, but thriving with record sales throughout the duration of the pandemic. C.E.O. Freddy Rashid attributed the company's success to the existing national brand recognition they received during their 2019 marketing campaign. The company is now accelerating their retail expansion for 2021 and shows no signs of slowing down.Green Care Solutions C.E.O. Freddy Rashid Green Care Solutions is launching its first CBD skincare line, Hemp Avenue Skincare, which caught the attention of 'As Seen on TV' founder Kevin Harrington, who will be debuting the new line across the digital platform. When asked about the success of the launch, Rashid notes "We have over 160,000 followers on Instagram so our audience anticipates every time we're about to launch a new product. Lastly, our formulations are top of the line and the packaging looks incredible so when people see this brand and how it's packaged, it really grabs their attention."Green Care Solutions was set to launch it's flagship store GCS Market in Fall of 2020, but due to Covid-19 plans to open its doors have been temporarily put on hiatus until LA County reopens. "COVID-19 has affected us in both a negative and positive way for the grand opening, but in a positive aspect we've seen a huge increase in sales over the past few months and over the duration of this period. However due to the shutdown, LA County has put restrictions on permits and when we'll be allowed to open so we're not sure when our doors will be open." GCS market will carry all the standard products of a pharmacy/convenience store in addition to a plethora of Green Care Solutions CBD products.Even with the temporary pause on the store openings, 2020 has been a year of incredible progress for the brand. The hit show and podcast Green Talk by Green Care Solutions will now be available for viewing on Roku. "We are making some huge changes in regards to the expansion of our platform. Right now Green Talk is available on every single listening platform you can think of. Some people prefer to listen on iHeart radio, some prefer iTunes, some prefer Spotify, some prefer to listen to the radio so they tune in to us on NBC Radio, and now we've partnered with Roku to air our show there as the next outlet available for our listeners. People will now be able to watch Green Talk on Roku or YouTube."Green Talk boasts an impressive line up of celebrity guests, including names like Montel Williams, Tommy Chong, Xzibit, John Salley, and more. "The beauty of our platform with Green Talk is that we get to tap into completely different demographics of listeners every time we have a new guest. We had Tito Ortiz come on the show and tapped into the MMA audience by bringing his fans over to listen, we recently had Fox Sports analyst and former NBA star Jim Jackson on the show and were able to reach a new audience of sports fans who are now coming back to listen. These new listeners are all learning about Green Care Solutions products from our show."Rashid never expected the show to become the success it is today, saying "when we first started we were asked to do 1 show per week, now because of how rapidly we've grown we're doing 2 shows per week with over 3.4 million listeners per show and that number is continuing to grow. I'm still just as active in the production of the show now as I was in the beginning, but now things run so much smoother because we have production down perfectly, like a well oiled machine. We also plan on bringing on some new hosts this season as well so we're really looking forward to announcing who that will be in the near future."With the new commercial starring Kevin Harrington now playing across various media platforms, it seems that the Green Care Solutions marketing strategy is truly setting them apart from other CBD brands. The commercial is finishing post-production and is set to air on Apple TV and across movie theatres and all digital platforms offered through Kevin's media channels. When asked what it was like to work with Kevin and his team Rashid said, "It was an absolutely amazing opportunity and experience. Kevin is one of the best in the world at what he does, being the original shark from Shark Tank and having generated over 5 billion dollars in global sales. When his team approached us to work it was a situation that worked out well for both sides. His Sr. Vice President Lisa Vrancken is exceptional, his staff was incredibly professional and so great to work with, so we're really excited to share the final products and begin airing our commercials soon."To learn more about Green Care Solutions visit www.greencaresolutions.com, and to learn more about Hemp Avenue Skincare visit www.hempavenueskincare.comMedia Contact:Freddy Rashid, CEOGreen Care Solutions, LLCRancho Cucamonga | CA 91739e:: info@greencaresolutions.comu:: https://greencaresolutions.com/ Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
LOS ANGELES, CA., Oct 15, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - For many companies, the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact. However, despite 2020's unfavorable circumstances, CBD manufacturer Green Care Solutions is not only staying afloat, but thriving with record sales throughout the duration of the pandemic. C.E.O. Freddy Rashid attributed the company's success to the existing national brand recognition they received during their 2019 marketing campaign. The company is now accelerating their retail expansion for 2021 and shows no signs of slowing down.Green Care Solutions C.E.O. Freddy Rashid Green Care Solutions is launching its first CBD skincare line, Hemp Avenue Skincare, which caught the attention of 'As Seen on TV' founder Kevin Harrington, who will be debuting the new line across the digital platform. When asked about the success of the launch, Rashid notes "We have over 160,000 followers on Instagram so our audience anticipates every time we're about to launch a new product. Lastly, our formulations are top of the line and the packaging looks incredible so when people see this brand and how it's packaged, it really grabs their attention."Green Care Solutions was set to launch it's flagship store GCS Market in Fall of 2020, but due to Covid-19 plans to open its doors have been temporarily put on hiatus until LA County reopens. "COVID-19 has affected us in both a negative and positive way for the grand opening, but in a positive aspect we've seen a huge increase in sales over the past few months and over the duration of this period. However due to the shutdown, LA County has put restrictions on permits and when we'll be allowed to open so we're not sure when our doors will be open." GCS market will carry all the standard products of a pharmacy/convenience store in addition to a plethora of Green Care Solutions CBD products.Even with the temporary pause on the store openings, 2020 has been a year of incredible progress for the brand. The hit show and podcast Green Talk by Green Care Solutions will now be available for viewing on Roku. "We are making some huge changes in regards to the expansion of our platform. Right now Green Talk is available on every single listening platform you can think of. Some people prefer to listen on iHeart radio, some prefer iTunes, some prefer Spotify, some prefer to listen to the radio so they tune in to us on NBC Radio, and now we've partnered with Roku to air our show there as the next outlet available for our listeners. People will now be able to watch Green Talk on Roku or YouTube."Green Talk boasts an impressive line up of celebrity guests, including names like Montel Williams, Tommy Chong, Xzibit, John Salley, and more. "The beauty of our platform with Green Talk is that we get to tap into completely different demographics of listeners every time we have a new guest. We had Tito Ortiz come on the show and tapped into the MMA audience by bringing his fans over to listen, we recently had Fox Sports analyst and former NBA star Jim Jackson on the show and were able to reach a new audience of sports fans who are now coming back to listen. These new listeners are all learning about Green Care Solutions products from our show."Rashid never expected the show to become the success it is today, saying "when we first started we were asked to do 1 show per week, now because of how rapidly we've grown we're doing 2 shows per week with over 3.4 million listeners per show and that number is continuing to grow. I'm still just as active in the production of the show now as I was in the beginning, but now things run so much smoother because we have production down perfectly, like a well oiled machine. We also plan on bringing on some new hosts this season as well so we're really looking forward to announcing who that will be in the near future."With the new commercial starring Kevin Harrington now playing across various media platforms, it seems that the Green Care Solutions marketing strategy is truly setting them apart from other CBD brands. The commercial is finishing post-production and is set to air on Apple TV and across movie theatres and all digital platforms offered through Kevin's media channels. When asked what it was like to work with Kevin and his team Rashid said, "It was an absolutely amazing opportunity and experience. Kevin is one of the best in the world at what he does, being the original shark from Shark Tank and having generated over 5 billion dollars in global sales. When his team approached us to work it was a situation that worked out well for both sides. His Sr. Vice President Lisa Vrancken is exceptional, his staff was incredibly professional and so great to work with, so we're really excited to share the final products and begin airing our commercials soon."To learn more about Green Care Solutions visit www.greencaresolutions.com, and to learn more about Hemp Avenue Skincare visit www.hempavenueskincare.comMedia Contact:Freddy Rashid, CEOGreen Care Solutions, LLCRancho Cucamonga | CA 91739e:: info@greencaresolutions.comu:: https://greencaresolutions.com/ Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com