Leader Unlocked

In this episode of Leader Unlocked, host Paige Buan is joined by special guest Doreen Cooper, an esteemed expert in leadership development and continuous learning. Together, they explore the power of embracing a growth mindset and unlocking the potential within ourselves and our teams.

Doreen shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to foster a culture of learning and growth in the workplace. From the importance of feedback to developing essential skills, she guides us on a journey towards personal and professional development.

Tune in as Doreen highlights the role of leaders in supporting their teams' growth, the impact of a growth mindset on overcoming challenges, and the ever-evolving dynamics of the modern workplace.

If you're ready to unleash growth mindsets and tap into the limitless potential of your team, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential with Doreen Cooper on Leader Unlocked!

ABOUT THE GUEST
Doreen Cooper is an Experienced Professional Speaker with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training industry both in the Philippines and internationally. She is skilled in Communication, Training Delivery, Management, Employee Training, Recruitment, and Project Coordination. Doreen has a record of exhibiting strong interpersonal and problem solving skills. She has completed all academic units under the Master of Arts (MA) Program of the Ateneo de Manila University.

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In this episode of the Leader Unlocked Podcast, Paige Buan sits down with Denise Leynes, the Operations Manager at Equus Software. Denise shares valuable insights on fostering a growth mindset, the importance of authenticity in leadership, and her strategies for nurturing talent and developing future leaders.

As businesses transition to hybrid work setups, she emphasizes the importance of open communication and understanding the unique needs of your organization. Denise also underlines the significance of aligning individual and organizational goals, and the crucial role of mentorship programs in facilitating learning and development.

Finally, we delve into the challenges and opportunities of career transitions and personal growth. From understanding your Ikigai, having a "Yes" year, to stepping out of your comfort zone, Denise provides actionable advice for listeners seeking to propel their careers forward.

Tune in for an engaging conversation packed with inspiring insights and practical tips for both emerging and established leaders.

Relevant Links:

• ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program)
• WEDU GLOBAL
• International HR Institute
• Women of the World

ABOUT THE GUEST
Denise Leynes is an influential Operations Manager in the computer software industry, currently leading Learning & Development at Equus Software. Renowned for her expertise in Operations Management, CRM, Training & Development, Project Management, and Team Leadership, Denise is committed to nurturing growth and fostering leadership.

Through her authentic approach to leadership and her belief in open communication, she empowers individuals to pursue personal and career development. Denise also contributes to the wider community as a volunteer for "Wedu Global," an NGO focused on advancing leadership careers for Southeast Asian women. Her work continues to inspire and shape the future leaders of the global workforce.

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Join Paige Buan in the latest episode of Leader Unlocked as she sits down with Jiten Lalwani, a seasoned entrepreneur, and investor.

In this engaging conversation, Jiten shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur. He shares valuable insights on building startups, making smart investment decisions, and the impact of technology on society. Jiten stresses the importance of emotional intelligence, creating a positive culture, and the need to prioritize sleep, fitness, and mental clarity in daily routines.

With practical advice and a forward-thinking mindset, Jiten's wisdom will inspire and enlighten aspiring entrepreneurs and investors alike. Tune in now to gain valuable knowledge from this successful business leader!

ABOUT THE GUEST
Jatin “Jiten” Lalwani is a visionary leader with a passion for promoting globalized supply chains to make quality goods accessible to everyone. As the Founder and CEO of Market Reach International, he has successfully established a global distribution network for the highest quality consumer goods from the Philippines, enabling people across four continents to access their favorite products. With 13 years of experience and over 60 trading partners, Jiten is known for his ability to source any product.

He's also an active investor in innovative ventures across various industries. His impressive educational background includes De La Salle University, Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and Harvard Business School.

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Working remotely brings unique challenges to team dynamics and leadership, but it also offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, it's important to remember that success in virtual work requires strong communication skills, dependability, and a commitment to self-care. Beyond the immediate team, leaders have the power to positively impact future generations. So, before diving into the world of freelancing, take the time to research reputable opportunities and understand what matters most to you. With the right mindset and guidance, remote work can be a rewarding and fulfilling career path.

In this episode of Leader Unlocked, we'll be discussing how to help entry-level Pinoys join the remote workforce with Andrew Valle. With his extensive experience in virtual staffing and service delivery and recruitment, Andrew has valuable insights into how to make remote work accessible to more people.

Other things we talked about:

• Remote work team dynamics differ from on-site, and culture plays a huge part in virtual leadership
• Lack of time and energy can hinder achieving goals
• Communication skills and dependability are crucial for success in virtual work
• Doing research is important to avoid scams and find reputable opportunities
• Servant leadership involves taking care of oneself to better serve others, and creating an enjoyable work environment has a positive impact beyond the team

ABOUT THE GUEST

Andrew Valle is a seasoned leader with almost two decades of experience in building and developing high-performing teams for offshoring companies and MSME clients. He specializes in process development and improvement, data analysis, and establishing controls to support stability and growth. Andrew's competencies include outsourcing/offshoring, B2B and B2C customer experience, project management, quality management, strategic planning and implementations, change management, virtual staffing, and more. He has helped launch start-up accounts and companies, led cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds, and functions as an integrator for several high-touch clients and businesses to optimize their growth in the shortest time possible.

He enjoys working with start-ups and companies experiencing rapid growth, particularly those in need of cost-effective staffing solutions and seeking to establish or transition to a remote workforce. Andrew and his wife have also built a small community shelter for stray cats and dogs in their neighborhood.

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Get ready to be inspired as we chat with Gina Romero, the Founder and Head of Special Projects of Connected Women. Gina shares her unconventional journey in founding and growing Connected Women. We discuss the importance of problem-solving and community building in creating social impact. Plus, we dive into the power of collaboration and working together to improve lives. Finally, we talk about the role of technology, the significance of inclusive innovation in promoting gender equity in the workplace.

A Things We Talked About:

• Problem-solving and aligning personal objectives with business decisions
• The flexibility to pivot while still building toward the same path
• Developing upskilling programs for the future of work
• creating community-as-a-service to involve more women in AI building projects

About the Guest
Gina Romero is a Filipino-British entrepreneur, community builder, and technology advocate. She is the Founder and Head of Special Projects at Connected Women, a socially responsible AI and digital task outsourcing community that aims to improve the lives of Filipino women through meaningful online work.

As part of her mission to better equip women entrepreneurs and professionals with the technology skills to scale their businesses and careers, Gina launched Connected Women in Singapore in 2013. In 2016 she set her heart on helping Filipino women and moved back to the Philippines where she co-founded Connected Women in the Philippines in 2017.

Connected Women has received global recognition in the categories of inclusive innovation, the future of work, e-employment and women's empowerment. Gina is a proud recipient of the TOWNS award (The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service) which recognizes outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and a history of contributing positively to society.

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Related Links:

• Video: LinkedIn Speaker Series with Gina Romero
• Ruth Yu-Owen, Co-Founder at Connected Women
• Jacqueline Rogers, Founder at the Athena Network
• International Women’s Day 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

In today's episode, we are going to talk about a topic that affects many leaders: burnout. Our guest, Wandalyn Tan-Calupig, is a leadership coach and consultant who has helped many leaders overcome burnout and thrive in their careers. 

Wanda will share her insights on how burnout can be a catalyst for change and how leaders can break the cycle of burnout and thrive.

A few things we talked about

• Wanda’s personal experience with burnout and how it led to a career change
• The definition of burnout and its impact on leaders
• How burnout can be a catalyst for change
• The importance of self-awareness and reflection in overcoming burnout
• Changes that organizations can make to promote employee well-being and prevent burnout from occurring

ABOUT THE GUEST
Wanda Tan-Calupig is a highly accomplished consultant, coach, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in auditing and consulting for executives at major corporations such as Ernst & Young, Intel, Emirates Airlines, and flydubai. Her holistic approach to improving performance, productivity, and profits has led to million-dollar improvements for her clients.

Wanda is a certified NLP Master Practitioner, a certified World-Class Trainer, and a certified Trainer and Business Coach for the Philippine Department of Trade & Industry. She is an audit expert and a tax expert, and she has a team with a combined 100+ years of experience and expertise. Her clients have praised her for her heart, her ability to find gaps and solutions easily, and her work that is modeled on making sustainable change.

Wanda’s passion for coaching and training has led to extraordinary results for her clients, and she is a go-to coach for issues that seem impossible. Her training is insightful, helpful, relatable, motivating, enlightening, and meaningful to everyone. She has helped clients increase sales even during the pandemic.

If you are ready for a breakthrough in your career, business, or life, book time now to see if you are a fit to work with Wandalyn. You can also message her on WhatsApp for consulting, training, or group coaching. To get to know her more, check her article feature at Marketing In Asia, subscribe to her newsletter, or visit her website.

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In this episode of the Leader: Unlocked podcast, host Paige Buan interviews Jeff Manhilot, the President of Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. as they discuss the challenges faced by future leaders and how to develop critical leadership skills in a rapidly changing world. They start off with the importance of parenting in leadership and how shame and guilt can affect personal growth and development. They also discuss the need for communication and simulation of challenges and hardship to improve the adversity quotient, and how this can help future leaders develop resilience and adaptability.

The discussion centers on the challenges faced by future leaders and the unique challenges of leading Gen Zs. Jeff identifies authenticity and consistency as two things that are lacking in leaders today and introduce the 3Cs of Authenticity - Calling, Competence, and Character - as a framework to help leaders become more authentic and consistent. They also cover the role of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability in future-proofing your leadership skills. They urge listeners to embrace change, keep an open mind, and always strive to improve themselves.

A few things we talked about:

• Importance of parenting in leadership and how shame and guilt can affect personal growth and development
• The need for communication and simulation of challenges and hardship to improve the adversity quotient
• The challenges faced by future leaders
• The challenges of leading the Gen Zs
• Authenticity and consistency as two things that are lacking in leaders today
• The 3Cs of Authenticity (Calling, Competence, Character)
• Advice for individuals going through a career change
• The importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy in the age of AI
• How to develop these skills and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world
• The role of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability in future-proofing your leadership skills

Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing world of leadership.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Jeff Manhilot is a Leadership Consultant and President of Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. He has been a Sales and Leadership Consultant since February 2019 and is a Certified Leadership Coach and Certified Professional Coach.

Jeff is also the Chief Strategist for Ideas Beyond Limits Enterprise Inc and Papa.ph, and is an Entrepreneur who helps leaders and business owners identify their purpose and unleash their full leadership potential to build and lead high-performing teams. Jeff invested 16 years in both local and multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that are leaders in their respective categories. He has been an Interim General Manager and is currently the CEO (Chief Equipping Officer) for Practical Leadership Institute.

Jeff also offers internationally recognized coaching certification programs for HR professionals, business coaching, and consultants. Jeff has also conducted workshops such as The Art and Science of Selling and Developing A Coaching Mindset.

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• PewDiePie
• MrBeast

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Paige Buan sits down with Jeff Manhilot, a leadership and personal development coach, to discuss how to become an effective leader and find fulfillment in your career. Jeff shares valuable insights on aligning daily actions with long-term goals, developing mental toughness, and taking personal responsibility for one's growth. He also touches on the challenges of navigating toxic environments and the importance of continuous growth and learning. Jeff emphasizes that everyone can lead, regardless of their position or title, and that character and competence are essential in growing one's influence.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how to grow your mental and emotional muscles and lead with purpose in both your personal and professional life.

A few things we talked about:

• How aligning daily actions with long-term goals can help one become an effective leader
• How people can find fulfillment in their careers
• How affluence and access to information are causing people to be more frustrated 
• Self-improvement, time management, and toxic environments
• Grow your mental and emotional muscles in challenging environments
• Developing mental toughness
• Importance of continuous growth and learning, particularly in a business setting, and how it is essential to take personal responsibility for one's growth
• Everyone can lead, regardless of their position or title
• Character and competence are vital in growing one's influence, and managing oneself is a key factor in gaining more influence

About the Guest
Jeff Manhilot is a Leadership Consultant and President of Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. He has been a Sales and Leadership Consultant since February 2019 and is a Certified Leadership Coach and Certified Professional Coach.

Jeff is also the Chief Strategist for Ideas Beyond Limits Enterprise Inc and Papa.ph, and is an Entrepreneur who helps leaders and business owners identify their purpose and unleash their full leadership potential to build and lead high-performing teams. Jeff invested 16 years in both local and multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that are leaders in their respective categories. He has been an Interim General Manager and is currently the CEO (Chief Equipping Officer) for Practical Leadership Institute.

Jeff also offers internationally recognized coaching certification programs for HR professionals, business coaching, and consultants. Jeff has also conducted workshops such as The Art and Science of Selling and Developing A Coaching Mindset.

Relevant Links:

• Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc.
• Gary Vaynerchuk
• Elon Musk

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In this episode, Paige Buan sits with Jebe Gayanelo as he shares insights on leadership, problem-solving, and empowering teams. He emphasizes the importance of identifying the root cause of problems and the value of getting perspectives from junior team members. He also stresses the importance of understanding that employees care about their jobs but also their personal and family lives. He talks about the importance of a balanced approach to management, where employees are happy and also able to deliver results. He also highlights the negative impact of silos within organizations. Jebe also shares his own journey on becoming a leader and how he realized that leadership is not just about getting results but also providing for his family and the importance of genuinely caring for the welfare of people around him.

Throughout the episode, Jebe shares personal anecdotes and experiences to illustrate his points. Jebe shares that he realized the importance of being a leader and empowering people, and that to achieve that level of success, he needed to realize and unlock his leadership potential.

A few things we talked about:

• The idea of empowering others in leadership roles
• Leaders’ responsibility of creating more leaders
• The importance of listening to your team and considering their ideas when making decisions
• The concept of the "HIPPO" or "highest paid person's opinion" in organizations and its impact on ideas, collaboration and empowerment
• Corporate management exercise that looks for a balance between the "country club style of management" vs the "results-oriented style of management"
• Building team morale by genuinely caring about your team
• Breaking down silos and building a strong team in order to provide the best possible goods and services to customers
• Leadership and continuous learning

About the Guest
Jebe Gayanelo, a seasoned executive with over 4 decades of experience in various industries, including logistics, agriculture, food & beverage, and healthcare. He has held leadership roles in various companies such as La Filipina UyGongco Corp; Asia Brewery Inc., Nativo Nutritionals, Unilab,  PT Medifarma Indonesia, and NutriAsia.

Jebe's expertise is in developing, producing and marketing high value products, managing teams, and developing business strategies. He is currently a Managing Consultant at UpSkills Inc.

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In this episode of Leader: Unlocked, host Paige Buan interviews Rocky Teodoro, Leadership Consultant and Resource Speaker, and Founder of Leading is Being. Rocky shares his experience with the iLEAD leadership development program, which he created in 2016 and has seen success in promoting 56% of participants to leadership or senior roles. He also discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, and the need for leaders to be able to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as project positive emotions in order to influence their team. Rocky emphasizes the importance of the human side of work, particularly in the age of AI and machine learning, and the need for leaders to be agile and able to adapt to change, learn and unlearn quickly, and excel in these skills through strong emotional intelligence.

A few things we talked about:

• The importance of developing leadership skills in employees
• The success of the iLEAD leadership development program in promoting 56% of participants to leadership or senior roles
• The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership
• The importance of understanding and managing emotions in oneself
• The contagious nature of emotions and the importance for leaders to project positive emotions
• The need for leaders to be agile and able to adapt to change, learn and unlearn quickly, and excel in the human side of work through strong emotional intelligence.

About The Guest

Rocky Teodoro is a Leadership Consultant and Resource Speaker and is the Founder of Leading is Being - a leadership development and emotional intelligence training company. He is a resource speaker for business writing, financial news writing, and emotional intelligence workshops, and is a Genos-certified emotional intelligence practitioner. Rocky is also the creator of the successful iLEAD leadership development program, which has promoted 56% of participants to leadership or senior roles. He is passionate about empowering people and developing leaders, and believes that strong emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership.
 

Rocky has years of experience in facilitating workshops on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Critical Thinking for leaders, high-potential team members, and employees. Contact him at rocky.teodoro@leadingisbeing.com for speaking and training engagements.

Relevant Links:

• Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
• Genos International Certification Program
• Training Industry, Inc.
• The Rise of AI Makes Emotional Intelligence More Important, article by Harvard Business Review
• Emotional Intelligence Report by Capgemini Research Institute
• The 6 Second Rule That Changes Everything, article by The British School of Excellence

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