Change is an inevitable part of life, yet it is often met with resistance and fear. The concept of change, especially when it involves self-improvement or learning, is akin to a door that only opens from the inside. This analogy perfectly captures the essence of personal growth – it’s a journey that must be initiated…
In my more than two decades as an organizational and talent development consultant, I’ve seen many teams operate under the notion that teamwork is the key to success. While elements like trust, open communication, commitment to goals, individual accountability, and focus on results are crucial, they don’t always guarantee triumph. Let’s delve into why this…
Receiving feedback can be challenging, especially when it feels critical or hurtful. However, the way we perceive, and handle feedback greatly affects our personal and professional growth. The key lies in taking feedback objectively and constructively, regardless of the giver’s intention. Remember what Ken Blanchard said. “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” You can’t improve…
It can sound insulting if you think about it. I’ve heard several participants express their feelings about being sent to a training entitled Emotional Intelligence, Logical Thinking, or Strategic Thinking. I mean how would you feel if your boss one day tells you, you need training on emotional intelligence? I know, right? But we all…
“Your image is the result of the collective perceptions people have about you. Appearance, Behavior, Gestures, Facial Expressions, Voice, this is your professional package.” –Karen Espiritu, Facilitator Does your company invest heavily in their image through advertising, marketing and even in their office furniture? If so, they believe that image is one key differentiation factor…
“Everything rises and falls on Leadership” – John Maxwell This means that a lot is at stake in your organizational leaders’ ability to steer whichever part of the organization they are expected to steer so that the company can get to where it needs to be. The question now is, are your managers equipped and…
I’m writing another article on this topic because I feel that I didn’t do enough analysis on the impact of the elements beneath the surface of the Competency Iceberg Model that affect what appears on the surface in my last article. This topic is important to me as a learning and development professional and as…
Why do organizations strive for happier, more engaged employees? There has been a multitude of extensive research and studies on why Employee Engagement is important but HR practitioners and business leaders are perplexed that despite Happy Fridays and other gimmicks instituted in the workplace, people are still disengaged and are clawing their way to performance…
Being in an interview can be a daunting task, there are a lot of things that you need to take in to consideration. What you wear, how you answer the questions, the words you will use in order to present yourself as the right fit for the job. But what a lot of applicants overlook…
ExeQserve Corporation, one of the leading training services provider in the Philippines had the opportunity to run 3 batches of Assertive Communication Training for one of our clients, Royal Duty Free Shops, Inc. These workshops were held in Makati and Subic The learning events were conducted from June to July and were facilitated by Geraldine Cruz, a distinguished toastmaster…