Author
Prie GS
Indonesian author, motivational speaker, and cultural commentator. Known for writing that is warm, self-deprecating, and rooted in the textures of Indonesian daily life — he writes about speaking, listening, and connecting as if they were the most important skills a person could have. Which, he argues, they are.
About
Prie GS (Priyo Gunarto Sarjono) is one of Indonesia's most recognisable public speakers and columnists — known for decades of writing and speaking that combines humor, warmth, and an acute observation of how Indonesians actually communicate with each other.
His writing on public speaking is not the corporate variety — not the kind that teaches you to project authority or close deals. It's about how speaking becomes a way of connecting, how listening is the more difficult and more valuable skill, and how the best communication comes from being genuinely present with the person in front of you.
He has written extensively across Indonesian media, published multiple books, and spoken to audiences across the country on leadership, communication, and the art of living meaningfully.