Motivate employees, build teams, and coach leaders with training programs that really work.
Over 600,000 managers have mastered tiny actions that drive giant results. Through my speeches, workshops, and the 10x Tribe, they’ve learned to think bigger and lead bolder.
Skip the fluff—focus on what works.
Imagine your leaders walking into a room, not just to manage but to inspire. Their presence alone shifts the atmosphere—team members stand taller, confidence ripples through the air, and even the toughest challenges start to feel surmountable. Staff feel heard, customers feel valued, and teams move in sync like never before.
This is what happens when leadership is transformed at its core. With every decision they make, every conversation they have, leaders ignite passion, fuel collaboration, and build trust. The ripple effect reaches your entire organization—productivity soars, morale strengthens, and the bottom line reflects the energy.
It’s leadership training that creates a lasting impact, from the boardroom to the breakroom and beyond.
Leadership Training Programs
We push leaders to rethink everything and multiply their results tenfold.
Sure, our workshops might not literally 10x your results overnight, but they’re crafted to immerse you in new ways of thinking.
Our sessions range from one-day workshops to three-day bootcamps, all designed to transform your approach tleadership.
Guides
Articles
Every month, around 300,000 people across the globe dive into my articles on leadership, personal development, public speaking, and workplace success.
Find the ones that speak to you. Read them. Try things out. Take the tools and make them your own. Improve on the ideas.
Got questions? Join the conversation. Let’s learn together.
I help people-first organizations build leaders.
Since 2007, I have worked with hundreds of organizations in the Philippines and abroad.
These are government leaders, multinational companies, small businesses, local governments, government agencies, and non-government organizations.
I partner with leaders that value people development and nation-building.
Insights
I love sharing actionable ideas that empower leaders to become more effective, build strong teams, and multiply their results. These videos are crafted to provide practical strategies and insights that can be immediately implemented in your leadership journey.
My goal is to help you develop as a leader and to provide tools that you can share with managers, supervisors, and your staff. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change and drive remarkable outcomes in your organization.
Be a strategic leader.
Leadership is the heartbeat of any successful group or business. It’s not just about giving orders; it’s about lifting people up and helping them do their best work.
Everyone wants to be a good leader. And let’s be real—every company is searching for those people who can truly make a difference.
But here’s the thing: a lot of leadership training is way too complicated. Many programs try to fit everyone into the same mold, which just ends up stifling what makes each leader unique.
That one-size-fits-all approach? It usually doesn’t work.
The world’s changing fast. New technology is letting us do more with less. This shift means we need a new kind of leader—someone who’s quick to adapt, bursting with fresh ideas, and ready to shake things up.
Great leaders keep things simple. They cut through the noise and get everyone moving in the same direction. They don’t need to know everything or do everything themselves. Instead, they excel at bringing out the best in others.
So, what does this mean for you?
To be a great leader today, you’ve got to learn how to cut through the clutter and focus on what really helps your team succeed. And that’s where strategic leadership comes in.
Strategic leadership is about aiming for 10x results by simplifying your strategies. Strategies are your priorities. We’re not looking for leaders who can do a thousand things. We need leaders who can choose to prioritize a few things that will multiply their impact tenfold, a hundredfold, or even a thousandfold.
Strategic leaders simplify, then multiply.
This approach to leadership is simple.
It gets results.
And honestly, it just makes sense.
If you want to be the kind of leader who makes a real impact, be a strategic leader.
Start focusing on what you can do right now to help your team thrive—and multiply your impact.
Explore the Strategic Leadership Program.
4 Big Steps to Strategic Leadership
Over the past 20 years of consulting with companies, I’ve discovered four pivotal steps that can lead to extraordinary success.
I firmly believe that achieving 10x growth is easier than striving for just 2x.
While tactical leaders get themselves busy each day, strategic leaders focus on creating exceptional work for their employees, clients, and the communities they serve.
My website is dedicated to those who want to multiply their value tenfold, hundredfold, and even thousandfold.
Simplify
The journey to strategic leadership begins with clarity and focus.
Simplifying your vision and processes removes unnecessary complexity. This allows your team to zero in on what truly matters.
I help you streamline decision-making, prioritize effectively, and ensure everyone in your organization is aligned with a clear, compelling vision.
The Art of Simple makes your path to success straightforward and attainable.
Multiply
Exponential growth comes from leveraging resources to their fullest potential. My approach teaches you how to build high-performance teams, harness the power of technology, and create strategic partnerships.
You can master the art of delegation. You can multiply your impact significantly. I show you how to turn your efforts into remarkable results by working smarter, not just harder.
Sustain
Achieving long-term success requires maintaining momentum. I emphasize building a resilient organizational culture, fostering continuous improvement, and balancing innovation with stability.
My strategic leadership workshops equip you with the tools to keep your team motivated and focused on sustained growth.
Sustainability ensures that your success is not a flash in the pan but a lasting legacy.
For many years, my strategic leadership programs have paid particular attention to simplify, multiply, and sustain.
Scale
Starting in 2024, my personal project is on scaling.
I am going to share what I am learning through interviews, podcasts, articles, and online courses. I have not yet scaled my business globally, so I am not “competent” to speak on this from personal experience.
This is why I am seeking out those who can help and mentor you. As we learn from them, I will be sharing these “secrets” with you.
Scaling is about taking what works and amplifying it to reach new heights.
Join me on this transformative journey and unlock the potential for exponential growth.
My strategic leadership program offers the crucial steps needed to simplify, multiply, sustain, and scale your organization.
Let’s achieve greatness together and create extraordinary value for everyone you serve.
Build extraordinary teams.
You want to build an extraordinary team, right?
Not just a group that gets the job done, but a team that really shines. One where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Most people think extraordinary teams are filled with superstars. That’s a myth.
I’ve been designing and facilitating team-building programs since 2007, and before that, I led teams. What really separates the ordinary from the extraordinary? It’s not what you might think.
Extraordinary teams don’t need superstars. They’re usually made up of ordinary people who choose to think differently and play big.
They don’t sit around waiting for the perfect moment—they make things happen. And they do it by practicing five vital behaviors that take their results from good to great.
So, let’s talk about those behaviors.
First off, it all starts with trust. Trust happens when we’re authentic, when we respect each other. It’s when we feel safe enough to be vulnerable because we know our teammates have our backs. This kind of trust is grounded in malasakit and pakikipagkapwa-tao—caring for each other and seeing the humanity in one another.
Now, about conflict. Most people avoid it like the plague, but in extraordinary teams, conflict isn’t a problem—it’s an opportunity. That’s because they practice bayanihan. They know that every conflict can be flipped into collaboration. These teams don’t shy away from tough conversations—they embrace them and turn disagreements into breakthroughs.
Then there’s commitment. And I’m not just talking about showing up. I’m talking about commitment to each other, the mission, and the customer. It’s all about passion and puso. These are the folks who stick around, who see things through because they believe in what they’re doing and who they’re doing it with.
Accountability comes next. It’s not about pointing fingers or laying blame. It’s about making sure everyone pulls their weight so no one is left carrying the load alone. It’s about staying true to the promises made.
Finally, there’s a focus on results. When these teams focus on results, they’re not just chasing after a collective goal. They’re driven by something deeper—a desire to create a world they truly care about, one that reflects their shared vision and values.
So, how do you get there?
Start by building trust—be real, be consistent. Don’t be afraid of conflict; use it to your advantage. Commit fully—to your team, your mission, your customers. Hold each other accountable. And keep your eyes on the prize.
Do this, and you’ll watch your team transform from good to extraordinary.
Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Have you ever noticed how some people can turn simple tasks into something amazing? That’s what I mean by “extraordinary.” It’s taking ordinary actions and making them exceptional.
The Power of Extraordinary
Extraordinary means more than just standing out and making a difference. It also means getting ahead. It’s about turning the “impossible into possible” and making the ideal a reality.
Imagine turning a regular idea into something so unique and valuable that it becomes a “purple cow” – something truly remarkable and unforgettable.
In the workplace, being extraordinary means becoming the Most Valuable Professional. You become the trusted advisor to both your bosses and your subordinates. If you’re in the government, you’re the person who makes Completed Staff Work the norm.
When I conduct leadership training or team-building workshops, I see how these extraordinary qualities can transform individuals and entire teams.
Think about companies like Jollibee or Ayala – they started with simple ideas and turned them into something extraordinary by focusing on excellence and innovation.
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Before Carol Dweck made the term “growth mindset” famous, we already understood the concept in our local saying: “Kapag gusto, may paraan; kapag ayaw, maraming dahilan.” This captures both growth and fixed mindsets perfectly.
A growth mindset isn’t just about trying again and again until you succeed. It’s about changing your paradigms and thinking bigger – 10x, 100x, or even 1000x.
In my experience, shifting to a growth mindset means encouraging your team to not just change their methods but also their outlook.
During my workshops, I challenge managers and supervisors to think strategically. It’s not enough to improve incrementally; we need to aim for exponential growth. This shift in thinking can transform managers into a strategic leaders.
Fostering Innovation and Creativity
Innovation and creativity are at the heart of extraordinary results. Create a workspace where people feel safe to share their ideas, no matter how crazy they might seem.
During team-building exercises, I encourage teams to brainstorm without fear of judgment. This often leads to innovative solutions that wouldn’t have come up in a more restrictive environment.
For example, a team I worked with at a local tech company came up with a new customer service strategy that significantly boosted satisfaction rates.
Leading by Example
As leaders, we must model the behavior we want to see. Be a role model – show your team how to work hard and be kind. If you lead with honesty and always do your best, your team will follow.
In value integrity and consistency. When I see a manager demonstrating these qualities, their team naturally steps up their game.
Empowering and Celebrating Teams
Empowerment means giving your team the power to make decisions. Trust them with important tasks and celebrate their successes. This makes people feel valued and motivated.
In one of my keynote speeches, I shared a story about a manager who started recognizing even small achievements during team meetings. This simple act led to a more motivated and engaged team, driving overall success.
Effective Communication
Clear and open communication is essential to achieving extraordinary results. But communication isn’t just about informing; it’s about transforming. That’s the premise of my book, Speak & Change the World.
When I teach public speaking, I help managers see things from the paradigm of their audiences. The goal is to inspire, to get people to “dream the impossible dream,” and to show them how to make their dreams happen.
Every time you stand and speak, you have the opportunity to do something extraordinary.
Resilience and Adaptability
Resilience and adaptability help teams stay strong and move forward, even when things get tough. The pandemic has been a harsh teacher, showing us how fragile life and dreams can be. Yet, we’ve also witnessed incredible resilience.
Companies like Canva emerged as pandemic winners because they adapted and pivoted. And there are many more examples. The truth is that most of our “extraordinary dreams” are already happening somewhere. We need to learn from these examples and apply those lessons to our own challenges.
J.K. Rowling wrote “Harry Potter” when she was struggling, but she believed in her story and kept going. Now, it’s one of the most loved book series in the world.
Another example is Steve Jobs, who started Apple in a garage and turned it into a company that changed the world.
Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is about believing in yourself and your team, trying new things, and learning from every experience.
Extraordinary isn’t about doing something huge all at once – it’s about making every small action count.
You can make the ordinary extraordinary!
Jef Menguin
I’m Jef Menguin, CEO of Strategic Learning Consultants. Since 2004, I’ve been on a mission to boost leadership skills across Southeast Asia.
I’ve led workshops from the Philippines to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan. My experience with leaders in these diverse markets has given me a unique perspective on the universal challenges and specific nuances of leadership.
So far, I’ve trained over 250,000 leaders. Each session is more than just a workshop; it’s a transformative experience designed to maximize potential and inspire change.
As a design thinker and entrepreneur, I constantly innovate our courses to ensure they’re not only educational but also engaging and impactful. It’s about creating a learning journey that sticks and makes a real difference.
I’m also a Distinguished Toastmaster, which speaks to my dedication to effective communication—a skill at the core of great leadership.
At Strategic Learning Consultants, we’re passionate about developing leaders who aren’t just ready for today’s challenges but are also future-ready, capable of thinking ahead and innovating in their roles.