March 30th, 2026
Last night’s joint club meeting (HKTMC & Thank God It’s Toastmasters Advanced Club) was full of surprises, laughter, and unexpected wisdom – the perfect way to celebrate April Fool’s Day!
A special highlight was an engaging humor workshop led by Roberto Fong. Using UNO cards as a creative prop, he guided the audience through a hands-on roleplay and left us with a memorable formula for crafting humor: “build it, pause it, break it, test it.” It was a playful yet practical reminder that great humour takes practice.
Abishek Kumar shared a relatable story of receiving a last-minute presentation assignment from his manager – and initially thinking it was an April Fool’s prank. With only two weeks to prepare, he relied on three P’s: “Pause, Prepare, Perspective”. The result? A presentation that turned out even better than expected.
Anthony So offered a fascinating twist on how we interpret data, drawing from WWII aircraft damage statistics. They warned against survivorship bias – the mistake of studying only what survived rather than what failed. The message was clear: when facing challenges, look beyond the obvious and examine what’s missing.
In a heartfelt closing, Eddie Lee shared a moving story of personal transformation using fencing champion Edgar Cheung as an example. After a significant relationship came to an end, he struggled to move forward, recognising that he was not ready for a new chapter. But when the mindset finally shifted – from holding on to being open – he found himself able to welcome someone new into his life, leading to an even happier and more fulfilling relationship than before.
Thank you to our speakers, workshop facilitator and everyone who came ready to grow. A special thanks to Hameed Jalal (our President from Jul-Dec 1975) to be one of our evaluators. Confidence isn’t built in a day—it blossoms with every step!
🏆Best Speaker: Eddie Lee (TGITAC)
🏆Best Table Topics Speaker: Arthur Wong (HKTMC)
🏆Best Evaluator: Talis Wong (TGITAC)
