Mentorship By Raymond Ee

Today, let us meet Candrika Adri Tjo, CC, CL, Club President 2016/17, who has been with Money Mastery Singapore Toastmasters Club (MMTMC) for more than seven years. As the first Runner Up of Division D Humorous Speech Contest in year 2013 and 2015, Candrika believes that nurturing others and seeing them grow are more important than winning a ribbon. Learn more about her story here.

  1. Tell us a little more about yourself and what do you do?

I am an architectural graduate with more than seven years of experience working in architectural industry in Singapore. I have been a toastmaster since 2012 and still love learning and listening to stories from fellow members.  I call myself an ambivert, aspiring entrepreneur, and shaved-ice lover. I believe that communication skill is the highest compounding skill to master.

  1. What has been your most memorable experience in MMTMC so far?

There are too many memorable experiences with MMTMC. I love the camaraderie the most, like how we always come in a big group supporting fellow members at area/ division/ district contest, as a club.

  1.      How has being a toastmaster changed your life?

Since I embarked the journey of being a toastmaster, my personal life, career, and many other areas have improved tremendously. I am a better communicator, a better leader, and a better person compared to myself seven years ago.

  1. What motivates you to take up a role as a mentor?

Seeing fellow members improving is a meaningful experience that is more satisfying than winning a ribbon. And I find that I learn much more when I mentor members.

  1. What is your top de-stressing activity?

Reading books, doing outdoor activities, learning new skills, hanging out with friends, traveling, journaling, practicing mindfulness.

  1. If you can invite anyone for a dinner, who will you invite and why?

Ahok, being the only Jakarta’s Governor who has the ability and courage to make a difference to Indonesian’s politic and bureaucracy. I wish I could pick up his brain and learn one or two things from him about leadership and life.