Just a minute before this posting, I was able to read one Facebook status from a friend of mine. She claimed to have learned from a business person who said, “You don’t go out of your comfort zone but rather expand your comfort.” Whoever this business person is, I hope he wanted to advise that…
It’s been a while since I last posted an entry. I think the recent was my take on Manny Pangilinan’s “borrowed” speech, which to me is more than the issue of the PLDT-Smart guy or his speechwriter. It’s about being Filipino. But because of this entry, I was able to get the attention of Entrepreneur.com.ph,…
Just recently, I published a set of graduation speech tips. I’m glad to have received some positive feed backs as well as email of gratitude for that piece. This morning, it was a shock when one of the country’s prominent figure took the headline: Pangilinan quits Ateneo over ‘borrowed’ speech. Manuel V. Pangilinan on Saturday…
This early, I’m getting inquiries from different schools if I can be there as a commencement speaker—high school and college. The latest addition was an invitation from Diwa Publishing, which is yet to be finalized because I also have other engagements on the same dates. I musst admit that there’s a level of pride and…
Absolutely, it’s one experience that I can never forget. I was invited to speak in Mindanao State University. originally I agreed to do so with one condition. We should do it in Iligan City. Honestly, I was afraid to travel to Marawi City for no other reason that it’s public image isn’t really good. At…
In the last couple of months, we’ve seen an incredible movement of figures in surveys. If these numbers were true, then it’s a good sign. Let me tell you why. Without being bias in my discussion, I’ll give you some positive points about the movement of those numbers. I said positive because it’s not only…
Who is the number one motivational speaker in the Philippines today? While I’m tempted to drop a name, I’d rather not. At least that came from a good friend of mine who told me that I may not be the best motivational speaker but I’m able to position myself as such. He said being best…
Client: Philippine Sugar Technologist Association of the Philippines Venue: Waterfront Hotel Cebu | Date: August 13, 2009 Topic: The Obvious: There’s No Secret To Success Event Description: I was invited to speak before the delegates of the annual convention of the Philippines largest organization in sugar industry. Waterfront Hotel and Casino is a great place…
Client Name: Landbank of the Philippines Venue: Landbank Building, Malate, Manila | Date: November 5, 2009 Topic: The Obvious: There’s No Secret to Success Event Description: Landbank executives had a one-day strategic planning and part of the program is my speech on my latest book, The Obvious. This is basically to energize the team to achieve…
Client Name: United Laboratories (Therapharma Division) Venue: Lucena City | Date: March 9, 2009 Topic: The Obvious: There’s No Secret to Success Event Description: Therapharma introduced their “Heroes” Campaign. Part of it is my module on personal development and success. My audience were members of the Philippine Medical Association. These are doctors, hospital administrators and…