01.14.20 We just attended the priestly ordination of Fr. Ariel in Kibungan and we were driving (rushing) back to Baguio to be in time for an appointment that afternoon at 3. The clock read, 2:15. “We can make it,” I whispered. While we were about to approach a curve, “Pooof!!!” It was loud. It wasContinue reading “Angels Among Us”
Category Archives: Personal Leadership
What Truly Matters
Today, I saw a man in a coffin. Prayerfully at peace. It reminded me of how short life is.Of how we should focus on what matters.In this life. That this life is temporary.That there is the next life — long and lasting. Too often, in life, we fight unnecessary battles.We create unnecessary chaos.We contribute toContinue reading “What Truly Matters”
Dynamic Dependence
Was there a time in your life when you forced yourself to do something because you thought it must be done but nobody is doing it? In Grade 4, I learned to play the guitar. In Grade 5, I started to play the guitar for our church services in Kibungan – not because I wasContinue reading “Dynamic Dependence”
Why Develop Your Public Speaking Skills
People miss out on promotions, higher performance, and increased earnings because they do not put the effort in developing their public speaking skills. Today, let me remind you of the three reasons why you should be intentional in growing your speaking skills. First, it matters in employment. In a Harvard Business Review article by RebeccaContinue reading “Why Develop Your Public Speaking Skills”
Purpose is Important
You have to know your purpose. This is one of the similarities of life, courtship and speeches. You have to answer the questions: (Life) Why are you here? (Courtship) What’s your intention in courting that girl? (Speech) What do you want to achieve with your presentation? You won’t be so excited about life if youContinue reading “Purpose is Important”
Where should you begin when preparing your speech?
The main thing should be the first thing. This is so true in life. It is also true when preparing your speech or presentation. How do you start with the main things? I have a friend who asked me, “Chris, can you give some activities or games I can use for my seminar?” I acknowledgeContinue reading “Where should you begin when preparing your speech?”
Are you waiting for your breakthrough?
“There is no cure if you are not coachable.” This statement from Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, punctured me. It punched me in the gut. I was so stubborn before that I never availed of this valuable exercise even if it was available to me. It happened first when I was inContinue reading “Are you waiting for your breakthrough?”
Pay the Price
If you want to get more value from something, pay for it. If you need to push yourself in implementing what you learn, pay the price. When you pay for something, you give yourself the permission to appreciate its value. And this encourages you to make the most of what you paid for. Yes, learnContinue reading “Pay the Price”
What to do when you are stuck in preparing a speech or presentation
If you are stuck, you need to go out! Last Thursday, I was having a hard time. There was an internal struggle. Something was holding me back. But I knew I had to deliver. Still, I could not proceed. To some writers, they call it “writer’s block.” Maybe, you experienced this too — when youContinue reading “What to do when you are stuck in preparing a speech or presentation”
How to Turn Nervousness into Excitement
Nervousness often hinders you from being a confident and effective speaker or presenter. In this article, we will talk about five steps that will help you turn your nervousness into excitement. 1. Embrace the fact that you will be speaking or presenting. Once you know that you will be presenting, don’t deny it. Don’t sayContinue reading “How to Turn Nervousness into Excitement”
