Update Dec 29, 2010: Thanks everyone who tuned in and for all your kind words! ♥ Check out the photos and uploaded videos here.
Hey all!! I’m very excited to share that I’ve just been contacted yesterday by Channel News Asia to appear for a live interview segment next Tuesday! :D
For the non-Asian readers, Channel News Asia is a huge and highly reputable Asia news broadcaster, covering news in over 10 Asia territories. It’s like the Asian equivalent of BBC and CNN imo. Read: Wikipedia page | CNA Website.
I’ve been invited to speak on the topic of bucket lists, where I’ll share my bucket list, what bucket lists are for, and how it helps us to live a more fulfilling life. I’ll be part of a panel of other guests (there will be 4 of us in total I believe), and we’ll be interviewed by Flying Dutchman as part of the CNA BlogTV segment. Singapore readers will be familiar with him as the DJ for Class 95FM. :D
The interview will be aired live, both on Channel News Asia channel as well as online via the CNA Blog TV site. So for all of you who are not in Asia, you get to watch it too! :D Just log on to the CNA Blog TV page during the segment. It’s set for next Tuesday:
- CNA Web Feed: Feed goes live at 8:15pm – 9:15pm (SG time GMT +8: Refer to World Clock).
- CNA TV Network: The segment airs live: 8:30pm – 9pm (SG time GMT +8: Refer to World Clock).
I’m SUPER excited about this, partly because this is my first time on national TV (that I’m aware of), in the capacity of my new self – someone who is pursuing her new life and creating it from scratch (from since 2 years ago when I quit my previous job), so I definitely see this as a huge milestone and an affirmation that I’m moving forward in my work and reaching out to more people. To me, it’s like the universe is giving me a nod to say that “You’re doing great and you’re on the right track. Keep it up and keep on going!”
The second reason I’m ecstatic is that last year I wrote my goals for this year, and one of the goals I wrote was to appear on CNA. Since this goal is more of a mark of affirmation vs. a specific goal to consciously strive for, I didn’t do anything about it, instead opting to focus on my core goals. So imagine my shock when I got a call yesterday from the CNA producer saying they’d like to have me on the show! I was out of the world ecstatic – at the same time I was a mini mind-warp because the same thing happened when I wrote about appearing on CNN on my bucket list (which manifested earlier this year), as well as speaking in a regional conference (I was invited to speak in a HK conference 2 months ago in Oct). Some readers have also told me that they’ve seen Personal Excellence featured in Guardian (UK), India papers, along with other publications this year, though I’ve not been able to get hold of the supposed articles.
I think this is an affirmation of the importance of writing down your goals, as I’ve shared in Live a Better Life in 30 Days and throughout the site. Every goal is created twice: First in the mind, then in our reality. In order for our goals to manifest themselves in reality, we’ve to first be clear about them in our mind, and the process of writing them down and putting them on our vision board helps us to make them crystal clear.
I’ll update this post soon once I get details on the segment timings from the producer. I’ll also update on my FB and Twitter, so keep a look out there.
In the meantime, is there any kind soul here who is able to help me record the segment on the web and on TV? I’ll love to be able to get a copy for my viewing, and probably to put up on Personal Excellence for other readers to see. You’ll have my eternal gratitude! Let me know via the comments or the contact form if you’d like to help.
Stay tuned next Tues (Dec 28) at 8:15pm (for those watching online) and 8:30pm (for those watching on CNA channel)! :D Let me know if you’ve any questions in the comments area!
Update: The recording is now available for viewing! Watch it here: My Channel News Asia Feature (28 Dec 2010)
Other Media Features this month: Simply Her & Edvantage (Asia One)
On media-related updates, I’ve been quoted in other media outlets this month (Dec ’10) as well. If you read Simply Her magazine, you’ll find my contribution to an article in this month’s issue (Jan issue), on setting new year’s resolutions that work (page 120). I’ve also been quoted in Edvantage (Asia One)’s article on “Should you go back to school?” If you’re someone looking to return to school after working for a period, you might find the 8 tips there helpful.
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Anyone got the rec available??
Hi Ahmed, the recording is available here! :) https://personalexcellence.co/blog/live-on-cna-28dec2010-2/
15 hours to go . . . I keep my fingers crossed for you! Congratulations for this success right as the year is ending and a new one is waiting! I will watch via web stream :dance:
Gee
Thanks Gee you’re such a sweetheart!! :hug: I’m looking forward to the segment too! Quite excited actually :dance:
Hey Celes
Congratz.. :hug: Although it will be 5:15am local time here.. but I feel very excited and curious so see u live… :D
Best of Luck
Ahmed
Heartfelt congratulations, dear Celes! :hug: :heart:
I`m so excited and happy about this since I`ve read about it, I can`t wait to see it and to hear you talking :heart: :heart: :heart: I`m truly grateful that this is the accomplishment of one of your dreams and that so many people will hear you and will be inspired by you.. :heart:
Creating a bucket list is one of the things that I love most on your blog (and also on the challenge) and it has helped and changed so much my life, thank you from all my heart… :hug:
Wishing you lots of success and sending you all my best thoughts and wishes,
Andreea
Thanks a lot Andreea :heart: :heart: I’m really excited to have you on this journey with me, so thanks so much for being here :heart: :love:
Celes, Congrats! See how your dreams are a “reality” and leaving the “corporate” world to “do your own thing” paid off. I support you always, as you inspire me with all of my life challenges. I have all of your books blogs and comments saved in file. I will add this one. I am so happy for you, this is the best Christmas Ever, knowing I know you! Merry Christmas and Blessings sent to you and your family.
Thanks a lot Jackie – I appreciate your support always. I could never have done this without you and everyone’s support! Thank you so much :hug: My best christmas blessings to you and your family too!
Wow. This year you released two books, reached 10,000 subscribers, doubled that in just three months, and now your getting an interview on a major network. I’m happy for you
Your an inspiration, Celes.
Thanks a lot Matt! You’re an inspiration yourself :hug: Thanks for your awesome energy and sharing for Dec 30DLBL!
Wow !! Great Celes~~ Congrat for that~
You’re one step higher and nearer to the peak. ^^
Keep it up. :D
Thanks JJ! :dance:
Congratulations Celes. That’s fantastic new. Hope the show is a huge success and gets you major national publicity :)
Thanks Adam! :mrgreen:
Congratulations Celes!!
Thanks Stefanie! :hug:
Hey Celes, a huge congratulations to you. You’ve had an amazing year and this will just top it all off nicely :dance:
Thanks a lot Steven :dance:
Wow! Congrats! I am so proud of you! I am in the process of planning out my 2011 goals and just like you I have been creating my new life from scratch. I quit my corporate job of 7 years to pursue my real passion, writing/blogging. Happy New Year and many blessings!
Thanks Mimi! Happy new year to you too! :dance:
Congratulations! Well done. I wish I were in Singapore again as I would definitely have watched it. Channel News Asia is one of the only channels we get in our serviced apartment at NUS :-)
You so deserve it for all of your excellent work. A fantastic way to end the year :D
Thanks a lot CP for your kind words! :dance: I didn’t know you lived in Singapore before! When was it and how long were you here for?
By the way you can watch the interview even overseas – it’ll be aired live both on the news network as well as on the website. The link is in the post! :D
Hey Celes,
Congrats, happy to know your good news, thanks for sharing with us. :dance:
Thanks Kader! :dance:
That’s great! Congratulation Celes, :)
Thanks a lot Iwan! :dance:
Hi Celes,
Congratulations for such good opportunity.
Undoubtedly,you will do the best.
I have been reading your articles regularly.
Best of luck. :angel:
Thanks Ashutosh! :D
Alright Celes!!!!
Awesome, big high five for ya and lot´s of good vibe on the interview.
When we put our mind, body and soul we cab acomplish anything.
I´ll be sure watching the interview even though we are 11 hours ahead ojojojojojojo. :dance:
See ya!
Thanks Francisco! :D 11 hours ahead!! Do you mean 11 hours behind? Since Singapore has one of the earliest time zones (along with India and AU)
Ups! the world just turn upside down for a moment, lol!!!! ;) :mrgreen:
Thank´s for the tip, I´ll be there on Monday Morning.
=)
Don’t worry about it – the timezones can be confusing! By the way I think it’ll be Tuesday morning on your side (if you’re 11 hours behind), as the interview will be on Tuesday evening.
Alrigth, I accepted I´m not very good at math hahahahahahahah :rolleyes: , but that´s ok :cool:
Now that I get it let´s do a little dance to celebrate :dance:
Cheers on you Celes and good luck on the interview!!
=)
Congratulations and a big hug! That is amazing!
I will “tune in” on the web and watch you. I will make an audio recording but I am not sure about the video capture. Glenn can look after that :-)
:dance:
Charles
An audio recording would be terrific!! :D Thanks a lot Charles!! We’re almost set to rock it :dance: :dance: Hopefully the feed loads seamlessly on the day and doesn’t break up in between.
Well done Celes! That’s great! :dance:
I should be able to record the internet version. I’ve just recently figured out how to record on screen video using some free software I have called Cam Studio. It works quite nicely too, and I’m quite certain I can convert the files to WMV. Will probably need a reminder beforehand though. ;)
THANK YOU SO MUCH Glenn!! That’s really sweet of you! :heart: :hug: :hug: I really appreciate it. Hopefully the live feed will load fine – my only concern is that it’ll keep pausing/jerking midway (I get that problem alot on my computer with streaming videos, even though I’m on cable). Do you think there’ll be any problems in that?
Next up is recording on tape – I’ve a VHS but I’m not sure if it does recording. I’ve to figure out how to use it first later in the week.
Not a problem ;) What’s their website url with the streaming video? So I can try it out beforehand to make sure it works.
Strange, I just had a strong sense of deja vu writing the above sentence and correcting what I’d first written, as if I’d typed the exact same reply before…
Oh, I just found the link above.. :mrgreen:
Hey Celes,
I must really congratulate you on your achievements. I think that this media coverage is just the start of many more and is a milestone of your progress. Keep pushing on and I look forward to seeing you be the most influential blogger in the entire Asia!
Kenneth Kwan
Peak Performance Speaker
Thanks a lot Kenneth, I’m excited at what’s next! Hope all’s great at your end! :dance:
wow big congrats on the invitation. I will be checking it out for sure!!
I can imagine your excitement when you reciebed the call. This is such a powerful story and it shows again how worthy written down goals are. just love it!
All the best to you and thanks for being such an inspiration!! :dance:
Thanks a lot Rolf for your support!! :dance: :hug: :angel: Let me know how you find the interview after you watch it!
You bet I will :D
Cheers
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