Best Filipinoexcellence Podcasts (2025)

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Special Episode: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris Enriquez 40:49

6y ago40:49

40:49

Friends – it is with great sadness that I share with you the sudden passing of one of my Filipino heroes –Dr. Cris Enriquez The news of his passing left a massive pain in my heart – he was one of the most inspiring, loving and most generous men I have ever met. Dr. Cris had a massive love for the Philippines and his fellow Kapwa. From the first day…

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Episode 100: Why would an Expat hire Filipinos? Are they good enough? 8:42

6+ y ago8:42

8:42

"If I had to hire 10 employees, 9 of them would be in the Philippines." I had an amazing chat with my very good friend Jonathan Levi, a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker. He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. We talked about the best qualities of Fili…

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Episode 87: What Real Success Looks Like: How to Thrive as a Single Mom with Grace De Castro 1:11:42

7y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

With this episode, Grace De Castro, a Management Consultant Expert, imparts her idea of what success really is for her and the journey that got her there. She also talks about how being a single mother can be a blessing and a change catalyst of her story.

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Episode 86: Hire the Right People with TalentView CEO, Anj Vera, and How to Answer Job Interview Questions 1:09:01

7y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In this episode, the CEO of TalentView, Anj Vera, shares her insights and tips on how to select the right candidate for your company. Anj also talks about questions you should be prepared for in a job interview.

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Episode 85: Why I Quit My Corporate Work to Make Bread with Danny Moran 46:45

8+ y ago46:45

46:45

Join us in this podcast episode where Mike sat down with Danny Moran in his very successful restaurant, Amici. They talked about the journey in his venture and what made him decide to leave his promising professional life behind to become an entrepreneur. Also find out how Philippine Mango helped Danny in one of the most challenging parts of his bu…

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Episode 84: Ditching the Shirt and Tie with Tom Graham 28:49

8+ y ago28:49

28:49

The Philippines has a long history with colonizers. From the Spaniards in the 16th century to the Americans after the Philippine Revolution to the Japanese in World War II. So while we're welcoming to foreigners who come to visit the country for a holiday, we're wary of those who decide to stay and explore opportunities in the country. It's inevita…

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Episode 83: Pursuing You Best Life with JB Borromeo 43:06

9y ago43:06

43:06

You know at least one person like this. This may even be you. A person who's going through the motions of living. Waking up every morning, dragging himself/herself to work, coming in late most of the time. Someone who's so unmotivated that work becomes a prison he/she seeks to escape from the moment that secondhand declares it's 5PM. Someone who fi…

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Episode 82: Trading a Diploma for Ducks with Alvie Benitez 44:55

9y ago44:55

44:55

For Filipinos, a diploma holds a certain kind of power. It opens up a lot of opportunities and is considered key to a good, if not better, life. That's why when Alvie Benitez informed his grandparents that he will be dropping out of college after failing his thesis, he heard the longest string of Spanish bad words in his life. To say that he encoun…

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Episode 81: On the Quest for Excellence with Marie Cavosora 51:03

9y ago51:03

51:03

Picture this. You’re in your 30s living in San Francisco in an apartment that is your source of pride and joy. You have a supportive network of family and friends around you as well as a dream job with great employers. There’s really nothing else you could want. You love your life. Now, think about giving all of these up. Would you? Our guest for t…

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Episode 80: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris Enriquez 40:38

9y ago40:38

40:38

With the current political climate, many Filipinos abroad are feeling hopeless for the Philippines. They'd rather stay abroad and, if possible, migrate with their family, believing that a better life awaits them in a foreign country. Not Dr. Cris Enriquez. Recognized as the only medical doctor in the world who trained and specialized in four differ…

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Episode 79: The Rise of the Pinoy Podcast 4:01

9y ago4:01

4:01

After a long hiatus, we're back with a better and more inspiring podcast for Filipinos all over the world! Listen and find out what you can expect in "The Rise of the Pinoy Podcast."

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Episode 78: You Were Born for Greatness 5:35

9+ y ago5:35

5:35

You were not put in this world to please everybody and neither should you try to do so. But how should you deal with criticisms from other people? How can you cope with all the negativity thrown your way? Mike has some advice for you in this episode.

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Episode 77: Your Daily Victory 5:35

9+ y ago5:35

5:35

Small, daily dose of changes can be the key to your success. How? Mike explains in this extract from the sixth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now! LISTENING TIME: 5 minutes, 35…

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Episode 76: Embrace Your Pain 5:50

9+ y ago5:50

5:50

Embracing your pain will qualify you to become of service to more people. How? Mike explains in this quick reading from the fifth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now!…

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Episode 75: Your Greatest Enemy 5:00

9+ y ago5:00

5:00

“You may find your best friend or your worst enemy in yourself.” – English Proverb “Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” – Buddha “Your worst enemy is hiding within yourself, and that enemy is your nafs or false ego.” - Rumi “Self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from your own worst enemy into y…

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Episode 74: Discover Your Motivation 3:37

9+ y ago3:37

3:37

What motivates you? Do you have the right motivation? Ponder on these two questions and more as you listen to Mike read an excerpt from the third chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and at Amazon. Grab your c…

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Episode 73: Your Unique Assignment 5:54

9+ y ago5:54

5:54

Many life coaches tell us to follow our dreams. However, following your dreams can be dangerous as Mike explains in this special, six-minute episode of the Best of You podcast. This episode is part 2 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from Mike's soon-to-be released book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 Wo…

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Episode 72: Find Your Inspiration 5:16

9+ y ago5:16

5:16

We are dedicating this episode to the men and women behind MikeGrogan.ph. May we continue to inspire each other to excellence. We have a long way to go before we reach our targets but we're going to get there! This episode is part 1 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from each of the chapters in Mike's upcoming book "The Rise of the P…

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Episode 71: Creating Your Masterpiece with Marianne Mencias 31:49

9+ y ago31:49

31:49

Robin Williams, Alexander McQueen, Kurt Cobain, Ernest Hemingway. What do these people have in common? For one, they’re all considered icons in their chosen fields. Williams was an award-winning actor, McQueen was named British designer of the year for four times, Cobain was a rockstar and Hemingway was a literary genius. All of them are successful…

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Episode 70: Motivating the World with Lloyd Luna 39:31

9+ y ago39:31

39:31

Lloyd Luna is a firm believer in the power of following one’s passion. In respect to his parents’ wishes, Lloyd finished a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. After graduation, he decided to follow his gifting as a master communicator instead of pursuing a mediocre care…

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Episode #69: Mike's Health Transformation Becoming Primed for Life 11:54

9+ y ago11:54

11:54

Do you think you are healthy? Mike certainly thought so until he met Chad Davis of “Primed for Your Life”. Chad convinced Mike to “go primed” at the start of 2016 and Mike has never been the same since. Listen to Mike’s health transformation story and the extraordinary benefits you can achieve by making small changes in what you eat. Live better. L…

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Episode 68: Primed for Health with Chad Davis 45:28

9+ y ago45:28

45:28

“Getting fit” and “losing weight” are very popular New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, these vows are also the ones that are most commonly broken. If you are struggling to be the “best of you” physically, Chad Davis can help. A wellness coach and triathlete, Chad shares tips for achieving a healthy lifestyle in his blog, PrimedForYourLife.com. O…

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Episode 67: From the Slums to Success with Art Tugade 37:34

9+ y ago37:34

37:34

Rags to riches is an accurate description of Arthur Tugade’s life story. He grew up in a squatters’ area called Tatalon Estates. Despite his impoverished background, Art was able to finish Law at San Beda College thanks to his parents’ self-sacrifice and a scholarship. After founding Perry's Holding Corporation, Art has turned his attention to publ…

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Episode #66: Becoming Filipino with Peter Wallace 30:32

10y ago30:32

30:32

Why would a successful businessman from Australia want to become a Filipino citizen? Peter Wallace has spent decades in the Philippines, longer than 70% of the country’s young population. A former cadet engineer, Peter first came to the country in 1975 to put up a factory for an American multinational company. In 1982, he established The Wallace Bu…

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Episode #65: 5 Things To Stop Doing Now 12:50

10y ago12:50

12:50

To have a more productive and fulfilling life, you need to learn to say NO to a lot of things that take away from your time and the things you should be doing to become the best version of you. It could be as simple as saying NO to adding an email app on your phone or as difficult as saying NO to coffee with friends. Thus, in this episode Mike Grog…

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Episode #64: Becoming a Freelance Champion with Marvin de Leon (Part 2) 22:48

10y ago22:48

22:48

In the second part of his interview, Marvin de Leon of Freelance Blend talks about the benefits of freelancing, particularly on family life. He also offers advice on how to deal with negativity and forgiveness. For full show notes, please visit http://bit.ly/boyphe63.

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Episode #63: Becoming a Freelance Champion with Marvin de Leon (Part 1) 50:47

10y ago50:47

50:47

In this interview, Marvin de Leon of Freelance Blend recounts his journey as a corporate man to a freelancer. Listen to find out what finally pushed him to take the leap and leave high-paying job and start from the bottom. A highly-recommended episode for those who are trapped in jobs they hate. For the full show notes, please visit http://bit.ly/b…

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Episode #61: Your Morning Affirmation 2:49

10y ago2:49

2:49

What's the first thing that you should say to yourself when you wake up? Lean leadership trainer and inspirational speaker Mike Grogan shares a simple yet powerful morning affirmation that will help you make the most out of your day. Make this your daily habit and you'll see massive change in your life!…

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Episode #60: How to Start Your Meetings With Gratitude 1:25

10y ago1:25

1:25

A great way to start your meetings, whether formal or informal, is with the concept of gratitude. Lean Leadership trainer and transformational teacher Mike Grogan shares questions that you can ask your attendees so that they feel this emotion at the start of your meeting and be positive for the duration of it. For more episodes like this, please vi…

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Episode #59: Love My Country, Love My Coffee with Steve Benitez 30:14

10y ago30:14

30:14

In part 2 of his interview, Bo's Coffee President and CEO Steve Benitez gives powerful advice about merging your passion with business and the importance of investing in yourself. He identifies people who are good role models for aspiring entrepreneurs. Finally, he talks about his dream for the Philippines and his dream of making Bo's Coffee a glob…

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Episode #58: Love my Country, Love my Coffee with Steve Benitez 24:33

10y ago24:33

24:33

In part 1 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Steve Benitez shares priceless business - and parenting -- lessons based on his experiences as the founder of Bo's Coffee, a homegrown specialty retail coffee brand in the Philippines. He talks about the value of total awareness in achieving your goals, whether it be professional or personal goals. Liste…

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Episode #57: 10 KeyStone Habits 18:11

10y ago18:11

18:11

In this solo episode, transformational teacher Mike Grogan shares with you 10 habits that can help you become more productive, more happy and successful. You're probably doing some of them already so listen in to find out what else you can add to your daily routine to become the best version of you!

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Episode #55: From Brokenness to Forgiveness with Isabel Cuevas-Santos (Part 1) 26:47

10y ago26:47

26:47

In part 1 of this interview, Isabel Cuevas-Santos of Gawad Kalinga talks about the role that Gawad Kalinga played in her healing process after witnessing the death of her father at the hands of a hired gun. She also talks about how attending a workshop by Microsoft influenced her leadership and management style. For show notes, please visit BestofY…

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Episode #56: From Brokenness to Forgiveness with Isabel Cuevas-Santos (Part 2) 32:00

10y ago32:00

32:00

In part 2 of this interview, Isabel Cuevas-Santos of Gawad Kalinga talks about living a simple life and the power of forgiveness. We also get to know her leadership style. For show notes and other resources, please visit BesofYou.ph/podcast

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Episode #54: The Power of Informational Interviews 3:02

10y ago3:02

3:02

Inspirational Speaker and Transformational Teacher Mike Grogan talks about the power of informational interviews in this episode.

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Episode #53: My Daily Ritual 21:49

10y ago21:49

21:49

Mike Grogan shares his personal daily routine that helps set him up for a day of productivity and success.

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Episode #52: Creating Opportunities with Mark Ruiz (Part 2) 31:52

10y ago31:52

31:52

In part 2 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Hapinoy Founder Mark Ruiz reveals the habits and practices that helped him become a successful social entrepreneur. He also shares his vision for the Philippines and the Filipino people. For full show notes, links and tweetables, please visit BestOfYou.ph/podcast.…

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Episode #51: Creating Opportunities with Mark Ruiz (Part 1) 33:14

10y ago33:14

33:14

In part 1 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Mark Ruiz talks about the team and the people being served by the social enterprise he founded called Hapinoy. He also talks about the importance of having integrity and building resilience against adversity. Listen and be inspired! For full show notes, please visit BestofYou.com/podcast.…

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Episode #50: Why Must We Study History 2:09

10y ago2:09

2:09

What can we learn from our heroes like Jose Rizal, Heneral Juan Luna, and Andres Bonifacio? Leadership trainer Mike Grogan answers this question in this Minute with Mike episode.

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Episode #49: Forming The Habit of Reading 8:02

10y ago8:02

8:02

All leaders are readers. So in this special episode, we asked our guests David Bonifacio, Managing Director of New Leaf Ventures, and Vince Golangco, founder of WhenInManila.com, to share tips on how YOU can develop the habit of reading and become a better version of yourself. Tweet us at @bestofyou_ph and let us know which tip will work for you!…

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Episode #48: Living an Intentional Life with Francis Kong 39:12

10y ago39:12

39:12

Bestselling author and inspirational Speaker Francis J. Kong talks about intentional learning as the key to his personal success in this interview with Mike Grogan. He also offers advice on how to deal with adversity and reveals a guilty pleasure that helps him focus on the task at hand. Please visit our BestofYou.ph/podcast for the full show notes…

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Episode #47: The Science of Willpower 2:39

10y ago2:39

2:39

Leadership Coach Mike Grogan talks about the importance of willpower in habit formation in this solo episode. For show notes, please visit BestOfYou.ph/podcast.

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Episode #46: Finding the Right Partner in Life with Rebecca Bustamante 7:51

10y ago7:51

7:51

In Episode 45, we learned a lot about Rebecca Bustamante, former domestic helper turned CEO of Chalre Associates and the leading force of the Asia CEO Forum. But Rebecca also has a romantic side and this is what we'll see in this portion of her interview with Mike.

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Episode #45: A First World Philippines with Rebecca Bustamante 30:12

10y ago30:12

30:12

Rebecca Bustamante, former domestic helper turned CEO, dreams of a First World Philippines by 2030. Her rags-to-riches story is truly an inspiration to millions of Filipinos, both here and abroad, who are dreaming of a better life for themselves and their families. Listen to her journey and get practical tips on how you can rise above your circumst…

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Episode #44: The Idea List 1:39

10y ago1:39

1:39

Everyday we get ideas on how we can improve an aspect of our life, whether it be personal, professional or business. Mike shares a useful tip to help bring those ideas together in this super quick a Minute with Mike.

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Episode #43: When Things Don't Go As Planned 7:56

10y ago7:56

7:56

Admit it. We all want our day -- and our life -- to go according to our plans. But life does not work that way. No matter how you carefully plan or try to control every detail, something will definitely go wrong. It's our ability to cope with those moments that will define who we are and ensure the future success of our endeavors. Thus, in this qui…

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Episode #42: Innovating Dangerously with Bryan McClelland 37:41

10y ago37:41

37:41

In part 2 of this interview with Mike, Bambike President & CEO Brian McClelland experiences and habits that helped him become the best version of himself. He also shares his thoughts on how the Philippines can have a sustainable, eco-friendly economy.

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Episode #4: Innovating Dangerously with Bryan McClelland (Part 1) 35:17

10y ago35:17

35:17

In part 1 of this interview, Bambike President and CEO Bryan McClelland tells us the story of how became a social entrepreneur and the lessons he learned after building his first bamboo bike. He offers a very powerful advice on how you can find your passion.

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Episode #40: Wake Up Motivation 1:47

10y ago1:47

1:47

In this 2-minute video, Mike shares wake up motivation tips to help you jumpstart your day and be as productive and as inspired as you can be.

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Episode #39: The Power of Habit 16:28

10y ago16:28

16:28

In this short episode, Mike talks about the power and importance of habits in your road to personal and professional success. He shares three key ingredients to forming good habits that help you become the best of you in all aspects of your life.

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