APAC Media Trends – Jan 2026
The broadcasting landscape in January 2026 is hitting a massive friction point: we are moving AI out of the “test phase” and directly into live production, but the industry is nowhere near ready for the…
Moving to Next Journey
After 9 years of an intense and transformative journey with AIBD, it’s time to turn the page. Partnering with 26 governments and 100+ broadcasters to deliver 137 trainings was more than a career highlight, it…
Writing for the Age of AI Search
Most online content creators still craft content for an outdated web structure, assuming readers move smoothly from beginning to end. In reality, both humans and AI now consume information in fragments, pulling pieces rather than…
A Parent’s Guide to Smarter Learning with AI
written by Nabeel Tirmazi When my son started his A-Levels this year, I persuaded him to chose Law with Economics and Business, a bold choice for someone who’d never read a legal text before. He…
Fifth Triple Crown Award
Honored to receive Triple Crown Award from Toastmasters International for the 5th consecutive year in a row. For me, it’s less about the number and more about what it reflects…the compound effect of showing up,…
World Photography Day 2025: Theme: “My Favorite Photo”
One thing I directly inherited from my late father is the love for photography. As a child, whenever I opened his camera kit, I used to be awe. Those elegant Pentax camera bodies, Yashica lenses,…
Safeguarding Women Journalists in Disaster and Conflict Reporting
According to a UNESCO–ICFJ global survey, nearly 73% of women journalists have faced online violence during their careers, and one in five have been physically attacked as a result of that abuse. In Asia-Pacific, these…
10 June 2025: Happy 100th Birthday Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad
A century of life, and what a life it’s been! Tun Mahathir isn’t just Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, he’s a symbol of resilience, intellect, and vision on the global stage. Loved by many for his…
How Each Speaker Archetype Handles Different Presentation Types
Public speaking isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each speaker brings their own flavor, bias, strengths, and even blind spots, into different kinds of presentations. A motivational speaker might fall flat in a tech demo, while a data-driven analyst…
What Kind of Public Speaker Are You?
If you’ve ever watched someone speak and thought, “Wow, I wish I could do that,” chances are they were using a speaker style that just clicked with the moment, and the audience. After spending years…