We balance everything in our life with the best of our abilities – family, friends, fitness, faith, love, career, etc. We hustle so hard that we forget to rest or worse we feel bad for resting. Why do we feel this way? This episode is meant to redefine what is success and to highlight that resting is also productive. Our success is always measured by others, but our satisfaction is measured by ourselves. Relax, refresh, and recover by clicking the play button!
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Have you ever put off a big opportunity or a passion project because you think it wasn't the right time yet? Have you used excuses such as "I'm not ready yet" or "My work is not good enough yet"? On this episode, graphic designer and branding consultant, Lexter Ang, joins me as we discuss why you should stop waiting for the perfect time, but instead focus on putting in the time and effort in starting and mastering what you plan to do.
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As we enter the new year, let's not only focus on making your resolutions or goal setting, but also FEAR setting. Goal setting is vital to keep us on track on where we want to go or where we should gear our activities and plans to, but identifying our fears and how to navigate around them is equally important for us to assess the cost of inaction. Join me and Janina Khazaie on this episode to find out how!
(02:55) Misconception about goal setting
(05:40) Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
(10:15) Importance of goal setting
(14:00) Fear Setting
Happy new year!
Christmas is not complete without Jose Mari Chan. Join us on this episode as he shares what he's doing outside of this yuletide season; the story behind his iconic song; and how we can keep Christmas in our hearts. Celebrate Christmas with us!
(02:33) Misconception about Jose Mari Chan
(07:16) Is Christmas your favorite holiday
(11:12) Story behind "Christmas in Our Hearts"
(21:58) How can we keep Christmas still close to our hearts
There isn’t a person amongst us who doesn’t have insecurities — some are just better at dealing with them, or perhaps hiding them. We worry too much of what other people might think about us. On this episode, Yen and I will discuss how to overcome your insecurities and how to build confidence while you're at it!
(03:07) Common misconception about insecurities
(05:54) Suffering through insecurities and building confidence
(09:45) Reasons that contribute to lowering a person's self-esteem or self confidence
(13:51) How to be responsible on social media
(24:43) How do we manage and overcome our insecurities
(28:31) How do you inspire others when you yourself needs inspiration
Failure, whether we like it or not, is a huge part of our growth and our being. We often hear that failure helps us learn and be a better version of ourselves. Easier said than done of course. If you keep failing, it makes you afraid to start anything or worse it makes you start doubting yourself. On this episode, I will be joined by Francis Kong as we talk about how to manage failures; how to use them to our advantage; and how to succeed with them.
(02:58) Misconceptions on failure or failing
(04:50) Different kinds of failures and when is it okay to fail?
(07:15) The time Francis Kong experienced failure and how he bounced back from it
(11:44) How not to be afraid of failure
(15:25) Common mistakes when failing
(24:50) Final thoughts and advice from Francis Kong
You worked all year round and now it's time to have that performance review with your boss. What do you do? How can you prepare for it? How can you ask for a raise? All these things and more on this latest episode with headhunter and Managing Director of Icon Executive Asia, Patt Soyao.
(02:30) Common misconception about asking for a raise and performance conversations
(06:16) How do you prepare for a performance conversation?
(11:50) When is it factual and when is it "mayabang"?
(15:13) How can you respond respectfully if you don't agree with your boss' assessment of you?
(24:04) How do you ask for a raise?
(29:40) How do you know your market value?
Firing someone is not the easiest thing to do. Alternatively, receiving the bad news about losing your job is a lot to take in as well. On this episode, I will be joined by Faye, more popularly known as Madam HR from the Underpaid Podcast, as we talk about the reasons and considerations before you can lose your job or on the flip side fire someone. It's a difficult conversation and you need to make sure you come prepared.
(02:52) What is a common misconception about getting fired?
(04:35) What are the common reasons to get fired?
(07:46) What kind of processes do employers and employees have to go through?
(17:35) As an employee, how do you react to such news? As an employer, whatare the preparations and considerations that you need to have before breaking the bad news?
(26:02) - Can it be undone? Can you appeal?
(33:38) - Final thoughts
May utang ka ba? Are you looking for a way to eliminate your debt or manage it properly? On this episode, the pambansang wealth coach, Chinkee Tan joins me as we discuss all about debt management and the mindset that you need to have to get rich. Spolier alert: It’s not always bad to take on debt, but you need to know how to manage it.
(02:32) What is the common misconception about debt or debt management?
(04:10) Managing debt and getting out of debt
(12:56) When is it okay to borrow money?
(17:12) Key habits to develop to eliminate debt
(20:52) Final thoughts and 5 Ms to get your first million!
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Whether it’s through adulting, career or self-improvement, we all encounter difficult conversations for us to grow. On this episode, brand builder, startup launcher, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Catalyst Case, Christopher Star, will join me as we discuss techniques in managing difficult conversations, how to prepare for one, and why you shouldn't avoid them. They’re not always bad, you know. Stop being difficult and press play!
(01:13) Overview of the topic and introduction
(02:50) What are the common misconceptions about difficult conversations?
(07:21) Why is it important to have these conversations and not avoid them?
(10:28) How can you prepare for a difficult conversation? What mindset do you need to have?
(14:03) What are the common mistakes people make that make things worse?
(18:18) What are the successful techniques to manage and overcome difficult conversations?
(32:23) Final thoughts and Christopher as the real life Han Ji-Pyeong
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We all have people around us that can be absolutely draining to talk to. They complain, criticize, and bring a lot of negative energy to you. How do you deal with them? How do you NOT become one of them? On this episode, the yellow guy TOL from the Yellow Space Podcast joins me as we talk about how to stay positive and yellow despite all the negativity around us. Welcome to your safe space!
Have you always wondered what it's like to work for a startup? Word on the street they pay a premium vs typical corporates, but is it true? On this episode, we’ll dive deeper into the startup scene here in the Philippines. What is it like to work in one. What are the misconceptions around it and why is it a path that one should consider journeying in? Join me and my 2 guests, Luis Sia, Co-founder of Paymongo and Partner at 335 Fund, and Wes Dela Cruz, Growth Product Manager and Principal at 335 Fund, as we unravel startups and maybe share a few tips on how to start your own.
We often hear that great things never come from our comfort zones, so we must step out of it to grow. Of course, it's easier said than done. There are a lot of things to consider before we take that leap of faith. On this episode, Dimples and I will talk about the importance of keeping our faith, pushing our boundaries, and not staying "comfortable" all the time. Press play if you're ready to take that leap!
Check out Part 2, "Taking Responsible Risks", where Dimples and I continue to talk about when is it time to take risks and when is it time to pull back. When we take risks, we are not the only ones affected by the consequences of our choices. Find out how to take responsible risk!
We discussed understanding our purpose, pushing our limits, and stepping out of our comfort zone in Part 1 "Keeping Your Faith & Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone". For part 2, Dimples and I delve deeper on taking "responsible" risks. When is it time to take risks and when is it time to pull back? It's easy to say that we should take risks, but that's not exactly true. We're not the only ones affected by our choices when we take risks. While we may have everything to gain, we may also have everything to lose. Find out how to take risks that matter!
Sleep plays an important role to our physical and mental health. However, it's not enough to just get long hours of sleep, but also to get quality sleep. On this episode, I am joined by JPaul Hernandez, Alec Cuenca and Neil Dimapilis as we all talk about sleeping misconceptions, evening habits to prepare yourself for rest, and tips on how to get better sleep.
Sleepasil Giveaway
Can’t take a compliment? Do you sometimes feel like a fake or that you don't deserve what you have achieved? Are you scared that you'll get unmasked anytime? On this episode, Dr. Renz Argao of Walwal Sesh Podcast and I will talk about this crippling self-doubt called Impostor Syndrome. We'll go through the different signs, how to deal with it and how to overcome it. When in doubt, press play!
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Overnight? Moving out? How many business days do you need to ask for permission to go out with friends? What sneaky skills have you mastered growing up with tiger parents? On this episode, Stan Sy and I discussed our experiences growing up with strict parents and how we navigated around it. Click play and go down on a trip to memory lane with us.
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Which one do you go for, Passion or Profession? Is it really a choice between the two or can you have both? On this episode, power duo Leanne and Naara joins me as we reflect on this and ask we ask ourselves, "What do we cling to when our passion starts taking its toll on us?" Find out how to pursue both with practicality and purpose! Click play and reflect with us!
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We were all forced to adapt to a "new normal" the past year. While we are all waiting for this to end, we also can't help but wonder if the effects will be permanent even AFTER the pandemic is long gone. One of the worries of college students nowadays is "Are we ready to face the 'real world' given that most of our education was done online?" This episode is specially dedicated to college students for their chance to tell their stories and for people to better understand how different university life is in this new normal. Zoom in!
Feeling helpless, drained or defeated? Are you losing your motivation or feeling overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands? You might be burnout. On this episode, I will be joined by Carla & Nica from It's An Adult Thing Podcast, as we talk about the signs of burnout, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it. Hit play to avoid burnout!
