Learn how to invite and book a Filipino resource speaker. Step-by-step guide for schools, companies, and organizations to maximize your next event.
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Discover the difference between a motivational speaker and a resource speaker in the Philippines—and learn when to invite each for lasting impact.
Discover why stories—not slides—make motivational speaking unforgettable. Learn the mechanics of motivational storytelling, from emotional arcs to signature stories, and see how everyday Filipino workplace moments can inspire action and lasting change.
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When an HR director once called me, she said, “Sir Jef, we just need someone to energize the employees. Nothing heavy, just motivation.” I smiled. Because I’ve learned that when companies ask for “motivation,” they’re rarely asking for a pep talk. What they really want
Every payday, millions of Filipinos sit down with the same ritual: count the pesos, divide them across rent, food, transport, family needs. It’s a math problem that never balances. Take Ana, a sales clerk in Manila. Her daily pay is ₱610. At first glance, it
For students and fresh grads, minimum wage jobs are often the first step. But do they really pay off—or push young Filipinos to migrate, hustle, or give up?
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Every payday tells a story. A factory worker in Manila collects his envelope—minimum wage, the government says, enough to protect him. He goes home, lays out the bills: rent, rice, jeepney fare, school projects, medicine for his mother. He counts carefully, stretching pesos like elastic.
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Not long ago, a client called me with a simple but important question: “Sir Jef, should we fly you in for our company event, or can you just do it virtually?” That question would have surprised me years ago. Before the pandemic, most motivational speaking
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It’s 4:30 in the afternoon, and a group of employees sit slouched after a long meeting. The air feels heavy, the kind of silence that says, “Let’s just go home.” Then their manager stands up and shares a short story: how the team’s small adjustments
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One afternoon, an HR manager called me and said, “Sir Jef, we need a motivational speaker for a one-day training.” I smiled. This wasn’t the first time I’d heard it. In the Philippines, “speaker” and “trainer” often get mixed up, as if they mean the
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Wondering how much it costs to hire a motivational speaker in the Philippines? Discover typical fees, what drives pricing, and how to choose based on value, not minutes.
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Motivational speaking is often misunderstood. Many think it’s about shouting on stage, throwing in jokes, or flashing inspirational quotes. But real motivational speaking is not about hype—it’s about creating human shifts. In the Philippines, where stories, values, and relationships shape how we live, an effective
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Filipino culture is beautiful. We are known for bayanihan, for our malasakit toward others, and for our ability to smile even in hardship. But beauty alone will not solve the struggles we face in our workplaces today. I’ve walked into companies where posters of values
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If AI can now write speeches, generate quotes, and analyze behavior, do we still need motivational speakers? A few months ago, I asked ChatGPT to “write a motivational talk.” In less than a minute, it gave me a polished script. The words were clear. The
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Discover the science of motivation—why rewards fade, what truly moves people, and how small wins and identity shifts create lasting change.
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Filipinos are natural dreamers. Many of us have imagined opening a small sari-sari store, building a startup, or turning a family recipe into the next big brand. Entrepreneurship feels like a path toward freedom, financial stability, and legacy. But if you search online for “successful
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I still remember sitting in front of the television, my coffee turning cold, as I watched the Senate hearings on the Pharmally scandal in 2021. Senators were grilling young executives of a small company that—almost overnight—secured billions of pesos worth of contracts for pandemic supplies.
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The fastest way to change culture isn’t with new posters, polished slogans, or another all-hands announcement. It’s by rewriting the invisible rules people already follow. Because here’s the truth: every workplace runs on two rulebooks. The official one—full of policies, guidelines, and handbooks. And the
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Leaders don’t just set policies. They write culture. And here’s the catch: most of the rules they write are never spoken, never documented, and never announced in a handbook. They’re modeled in silence. They’re absorbed in glances, decisions, and habits. “Don’t question authority.”“Don’t show weakness.”“Work
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Every company has policies. Thick handbooks. Posters on the wall about values. But ask employees what really drives behavior at work, and you’ll often hear something different. “Don’t give your boss bad news.”“Keep your head down if you want to get promoted.”“Feedback? That only happens
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Good leaders desire a better world for all. But we cannot wait for good leaders to appear. We must strive to become good leaders - and help those around us become good leaders.
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