Does your heart palpitate at the mere thought of speaking in front of an audience? Whether you’re asked to address a boardroom, host an event, or even just share ideas in a meeting, public speaking is an essential skill we should all get better at and stop fearing, because research shows those who excel in it are more likely to succeed. Sharing her tips here is one of the most sought-after and most seasoned professionals in public speaking and live hosting. With 25 years of experience hosting hi...
Nov 27, 2024•38 min
Feeling a little off and not like your usual self but can’t put your finger on it? Experiencing symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, hair loss, allergies, bloating, or even unexplained weight gain but brushing them off, hoping they'd go away? Or you’ve had them checked but have failed to get any clear answers or solutions? These could actually be signs of hormonal imbalance, and, if left unaddressed, can affect your overall health. Shedding light on your quandari...
Nov 20, 2024•35 min
People will pay for what you know—if you know how to sell it, believes Digital Solopreneur founder Allan Ngo, who has helped more than 4,000 subject matter experts and service providers monetize their knowledge into digital products for over 10 years. Whether you’re fantasizing about escaping the 9-5 grind to run a profitable business from home or want to harness your expertise and connections into a reliable online income stream, this episode is for you. This former accountant and banker has ma...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min
What’s the last thing you told yourself today? Did it lift you up or put you down? The daily dialogue we have with our inner voice is a crucial factor in creating our personal and professional success. Our self-talk determines how we make decisions, overcome our struggles, and interact with others. And if it’s always negative, this derails us from unlocking our full potential. Teaching us how to master our self-talk to empower us to succeed is a globally recognized and award-winning executive co...
Nov 07, 2024•40 min
Not only do most people hate the sound of their voice, as I once did, they struggle to find their voice—their true voice. So we keep quiet, stay in the shadows, and waste the chance of being seen, heard, and contributing to helping make the world a better place. In this episode, the top voice talent (a.k.a the in-flight voice of Philippine Airlines), content creator, podcaster ( Sleeping Pill ), and host shows you how to not only discover your voice but also use it to live your best most most au...
Oct 31, 2024•42 min
Words wield power. They shape how we view the world and each other, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like mental health. In a society where stigmas and misconceptions still persist, the language we use can either reinforce harmful stereotypes or help break them down. Journalist Pola del Monte is the content creator behind the hit social media account Miss Chief Editor. Through her content and work, she advocates for the responsible use of use language to impact our society in more po...
Oct 23, 2024•37 min
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious at work? Grappling with productivity anxiety and the constant pressure to perform at your best? When your workload is jam-packed, deadlines seem impossible, and worse, if your workplace feels toxic, how can you even balance putting in a good performance at work with prioritizing your mental well-being? This episode’s guest expert gives you insights, strategies, and solutions that can empower you to thrive while taking care of yourself as well as get the support yo...
Oct 17, 2024•34 min
Once you’ve written that book that’s been aching to come out of you (after listening to Ep.169, Part 1), the next step is to get it published. This episode sheds light on the ins and outs of today’s publishing scene in Southeast Asia and is filled with Singapore-based best-selling author Claire Betita de Guzman’s helpful and encouraging inside info, insights, anecdotes, and tips from her 20 years of writing books. Claire is the author of six novels: Hue City, which debuted at No. 2 on the Strait...
Oct 10, 2024•32 min
They say, “Everyone has a book inside them,” and if you’re reading this, you must feel that calling, too. This is your sign to stop overthinking it and make it happen: Whether you’re aching to tell your story, stories about others, or share your ideas and insights with the world, you know that writing a book can create a lasting impact and legacy and open doors to new opportunities. Motivating you to turn your author dreams into reality with her tips, lessons learned from her own experiences, an...
Oct 04, 2024•39 min
Did you grow up in a conservative household or go to a religious school where talking about sex was off-limits or considered sinful? Maybe you’ve felt guilty, embarrassed, or confused about your own sexual desires and don’t know how to embrace them? Or have been shamed and judged by others for doing so, or are uneasy or squeamish when sex is discussed, but wish you weren’t? If you want to go from feeling sexually repressed to being empowered and feeling more confident about your sexual self and ...
Sep 26, 2024•37 min
Who says you can’t have it all? Baus Rufo is living proof that you can have your cake and eat many other career cakes, too, as he embraces and incorporates his varied interests into a successful, extraordinary, and lucrative multi-faceted career and life that fellow multi-passionates can learn from. In Part 2 of last week’s episode, he helps you Strat-Plan your life as he reveals how he has prepared for, juggled, and woven his many passions into a synergistic and fulfilling career path. He also ...
Sep 19, 2024•24 min
Multi-passionate: A.k.a. multi-talented, multi-potentialite, polymath, renaissance person, slashie, scanner, generalist—people with multiple interests supposedly having a hard time settling on a career. “Jack of all trades, master of none.” If you are torn between your many passions and are resisting staying in just one lane despite societal pressure, this episode is for you. Get inspired by this host, podcaster, and content creator known for his workplace parodies with over 1.3 million likes on...
Sep 13, 2024•31 min
Ever feel like you're always saying yes when you really want to say no? Do you find yourself avoiding the discomfort of speaking your mind—and then being resentful afterwards? If you’re overwhelmed by the demands of others or afraid to assert your needs without feeling guilty, this episode will teach you how setting boundaries can transform your well-being, personal and professional relationships, and overall happiness. Coach Nikka Santos coaches professionals and teams to build self-mastery, re...
Sep 06, 2024•31 min
Ever found yourself reacting impulsively to a stressful situation and wished you could have handled it better? You know, snapping at a co-worker at the office or a loved one after a long day at work, or bingeing on junk food as a stress-eating coping mechanism—then regretting it immediately? In this episode, you’ll learn how mastering your emotions can be the key to unlocking success in every aspect of your life. Nikka Santos coaches professionals and teams to build self-mastery, resilience, and...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min
Dubbed as the “torchbearer of the underrepresented” by Wonder , Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo’s impactful win “marks a significant step toward a more inclusive Philippines, encouraging others like her to confidently take up their own space and claim their place in society.” Mostly overlooked in the course of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, she was not perceived as a strong contender among the favorite frontrunners and veterans—a situation paralleling her youth, where ...
Aug 22, 2024•39 min
His words say one thing, but his eyes, ears, nose, arms and legs say another! Ever wonder if someone is lying to you? In Part 2 of our conversation with body language expert Sheila Tan, she shares fascinating insights on how to spot deception and untrustworthiness and teach us how understanding these subtle cues can help us navigate both personal and professional interactions more effectively. Sheila is a Neuro-Semantics trainer, NLP Master Practitioner and Meta-Coach licensed by the Internation...
Aug 15, 2024•29 min
Do people often make a false impression of you before they get to know you? Scientific studies repeatedly show that actions speak louder than words, and that our body language influences others’ perceptions of us and our potential for success more than we know. The good news is, we can learn how to use non-verbal communication more effectively to transform our life at work, in relationships, and beyond. Executive coach and organizational development consultant Sheila Tan is a Body Language Exper...
Aug 08, 2024•27 min
Research shows that having close female friendships boosts your confidence, happiness, and overall health. When women spend time together, it increases serotonin and oxytocin (the bonding hormone), which lifts their mood and promotes positive behavior. On the flip side, women who feel isolated and lack female connections are more likely to experience depression and have weaker immune systems. In this episode, two BFFs share their experiences, advice, tips and secrets to cultivating meaningful fe...
Jul 31, 2024•38 min
Women who believe—and more so, act as if, and proclaim—that they are beautiful (in colloquial speak, Gandang Ganda Sa Sarili) are still looked down upon as conceited or self-absorbed by society. Especially when their looks do not conform with conventional and deeply ingrained colonial beauty and body standards. And especially in the Philippines, where the tall, skinny, and fair Virgin Mary beauty ideal has pervaded since 1521. In this episode, top content creator, host and podcaster Ayn Bernos h...
Jul 26, 2024•47 min
Who could ever believe that a hustler-since-childhood selling whatnots to her classmates in Pampanga and college dropout hawking ukay-ukay clothes, soap, and eventually, makeup could build a cosmetics empire now worth over $2 Million? Ten years ago, not many people did, and often, the only one who believed in and rooted for Colourette Cosmetics CEO Nina Dizon was herself. Her journey from a one-girl team no one took seriously to a celebrated venture capital-funded entrepreneur and almost 2 Milli...
Jul 19, 2024•31 min
Why can't everyone just get along? Indeed. Whether it's at work, with family, or among friends, we all face challenges in getting along with others that can affect our harmony, productivity, and even our mental health. Coach Andrea See offers practical advice to help you thrive in any team setting—from handling disagreements with coworkers to navigating family conflicts and maintaining peace in your friend group, discover how you can transform your relationships and become a better team player o...
Jul 11, 2024•31 min
We already know we need to save and invest money for the future. But, it's one thing to know it and another to actually do it. This episode focuses on motivating you to bridge that gap between between knowledge and behavior by adopting the essential habits aimed at securing your financial future. Plus, what to do if you’re the breadwinner of an overly dependent family, causing you to neglect your own financial happiness. Helping us do this is the award-winning journalist and author of Why Financ...
Jul 05, 2024•38 min
Hello, my Can-Do Crushers! This special solo episode is my gift to all of you for my birthday month. Here, I reveal the tips, tricks, and tools that have worked for me in my many careers, incarnations, and life stages, including a candid admission of some mistakes and mishaps I went through and learned from. Think of this as an intimate convo with a confidence coach! But first, a disclaimer: You cannot cheat or short-cut your way to confidence, because it will take time and practice. What I can ...
Jun 27, 2024•28 min
Whatever field you’re in, whether you’re an entrepreneur or employee, want to advance your career, improve your professional image, close more sales, or just make people like you more, having “good PR” is more essential than ever In today’s competitive world. Unlocking these skills is a 25-year PR veteran and the CEO of Greenbulb Communications and RedTorch Communications whose top clients include Adidas, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Mastercard, Nestle, McDonald’s, Monde Nissin, Ortigas &...
Jun 21, 2024•41 min
Mid-year alert! Have your New Year’s resolutions to work out and eat healthier fizzled out? How do eternally fit people do it? How do they keep consistent at their fitness efforts, come what may? It’s always easier to de-prioritize working out when work, stress, celebrations, couch potato-hood and “real life” get in the way. The good news is, it's not too late to hit your fitness goals this year—once you listen to this episode. Unlocking the key to building a long-term exercise habit is Lay Mija...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min
Meet the Q&A Queen whose words now proliferate in cyberspace in the form of quotable quote cards and memes capturing her quick wit and humor. Now nicknamed the “Flammable and Limitless Queen of the Universe” after her memorable quip at the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines, first runner-up Stacey Gabriel is considered small in stature (for beauty pageants) but her big voice, big thoughts, powerful words and huge ambitions she was unashamed about declaring made her tower over 52 giants in the co...
Jun 07, 2024•54 min
Unless you’re a hardcore theater fan, you might think Kiara Dario is an overnight success. But it took 20 years of countless auditions and rejections before she would get her first lead role in local theater, and after just a few months, the biggest break any Filipino actor could dream of—the role of Gigi Van Tranh in the Manila run and international tour of Miss Saigon . She started theatre training at age five with Repertory Philippines, where she made her professional debut at the age of 14 i...
May 30, 2024•50 min
One of my top performing reels on Instagram and TikTok is called “Hiya: Malaking Hadlang sa Pag-Asenso” or “Big Obstacle to Success.” It resonated with so many, and I was particularly struck by one comment that read, “Opo, mas takot pa kong mamatay sa kahihiyan kaysa mamatay mismo” or “I’m more afraid of dying of shame than dying itself!” So when I came across an Instagram post on @_sikodiwa_ discussing the concept and manifestations of Hiya, I knew it definitely merited an episode and sought o...
May 23, 2024•37 min
No matter what we do for a living, we are all salespeople. Whether it's persuading our boss about a project idea or negotiating a raise, motivating our team to try a new way of doing things, getting more views and likes on our social media posts, convincing our family to try a new restaurant, or even getting our boyfriend to watch the movie we want, we're always selling something. In this episode, we'll explore not just how good selling and persuasion skills can do wonders for our work and perso...
May 16, 2024•42 min
Whether it's a sudden health crisis, relationship upheaval, the loss of a loved one or a job, or a financial setback, life’s curveballs can make us feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and helpless. Coach Aurora Suarez empowers us with advice on how to regain our footing or find a new path forward. This certified Courageous Living life and career coach is also a writer and speaker who helps women achievers and creatives craft a life they love. She is also the creator and publisher of The Sunday Night ...
May 10, 2024•31 min
