Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin

Doreen Cooper-Medina explores the balanced transformative power of authenticity and assertiveness in communication. Beyond mere rhetoric, we uncover practical strategies and real-world applications that redefine how we connect with others.

The future of leadership is here. Relive the conference that redefined leadership development in the era of transformation as opened by Boris Joaquin.

For our season finale, we are featuring the interview CBN Asia did to highlight the ministry of Lead Like Jesus in the Philippines. Peter Kairuz interviewed Rick Pickering, President of LLJ, as well as Boris Joaquin, lead for Southeast Asia and Frances Acu, lead for the Philippines. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation.

For servant leaders, “Lead Like Jesus” international president said success is counted sweetest by neither fortune nor fame, but how they made a positive impact in the lives of others. As far as leadership philosophies go, “servant leadership” remains the best, and it is what the world needs right now, according to Rick Pickering, the current international president of the “Lead Like Jesus” (LLJ)...

Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay, the man behind Carmen’s Best ice cream, said entrepreneurs must be willing to put in the hours, and go the extra mile for their business to succeed. The long-time businessman shared these thoughts in the Thursday evening (Nov. 16) livestream of “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin” on the Facebook pages of  The Philippine Star  and  Career Guide . The episode centered on le...

Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin interviews Coach Chot Reyes, former head coach for the Philippine national basketball team. During his leadership, led the team to a historic silver medal finish at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship and the subsequent appearance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the country's first in 36 years. He also coached the team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup receiving disappointing...

Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin invites you to break from Performance Paradox box, that counterintuitive phenomenon that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers. Discover how to balance learning and performing to bolster personal and team success with this revolutionary guide from a world-renowned expert on growth mindset. Aired last August 17, Tuesday 8pm on the FB pages of the Ph...

Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin interviews celebrity couple, Anthony Pangilinan and Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, as they navigate the challenging road to a lifetime of togetherness. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and with grown and growing children to boot, how have Anthony and Maricel stayed together in a world where staying married seems to have become the exception rather than the rul...

Now the managing director of Accenture, former actor Hans Montenegro shares his experiences navigating the corporate world. Even with failure in the background, former actor turned human resources director Hans Montenegro believes that there is nothing wrong with leaving one’s comfort zone as doing so can even open up more career opportunities.  In an interview on “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin”...

Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin celebrated International Women's Month last March 28. We interviewed 1999 Ms. Universe First Runner-Up, TV Host, Speaker, and Author, Miriam Quiambao-Roberto, in CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD live streamed on the Philippine Star. It's time to recognize the achievements that women have made, the roles that they have taken on, and reflect on the many struggles that th...

Parenthood has become increasingly challenging these days with all the different problems confronting the modern society. People who choose to become parents, therefore, must be ready to meet the standard of care that all children deserve. Beauty queen and new mother Katarina Rodriguez described “positive parenting” as the principle of “showing love to your child even when you’re trying to discipl...

“It's one thing to just donate…but then would you really be able to appreciate the effects of your little act if you don’t go through it further? 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Charity Pauline Amelinckx said. The holiday season is here and for those who seem to have already gotten tired of traditional gift-giving, 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Charity Pauline Amelinckx and Save the Children-Phili...

Classes for school year 2022 to 2023 will start in August for most schools and universities while basic education schools are required to implement full face-to-face (F2F) classes by November 2. The Department of Education acknowledged that the return of wide-scale F2F classes would present “new stressors and challenges.” In the next episode of Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin, we’re going to discu...

We are featuring Boris’ interview with BrandStart. In this 3rd cut, Leonard Grape (host of BrandStart) interviews Boris to reveal his secret in leading a team, the early days of his entrepreneurial journey and what made him a successful freelance training consultant. This is the longest part of his interview with BrandStart but there are so many gems in this conversation so take note and enjoy!

We are featuring Boris’ interview with BrandStart Part 2. This time, defines what Breakthrough Leadership means and explains how to become an effective leader.

We are featuring Boris’ interview with BrandStart. Here, he shares his expert insights on leadership, productivity, and his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Listen to this episode to learn the three C’s in building a sustainable brand.

Whether you’re a business leader, educator or an individual, your secret weapon to build a foundation to thrive in the human age is to high grade your Adaptability Quotient (AQ). AQ is the measure of how skilled you are in making intentional change in an environment that is evolving at speed. According to the Harvard Business Review, it is the new competitive advantage. Every time I raise the...

Last May 26, President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced new appointments to his economic team –Benjamin Diokno as Department of Finance secretary, Alfredo Pascual to the Department of Trade and Industry, and Manuel Bonoan to the Department of Public Works and Highways – emphasizing his incoming administration’s focus on steering the economy out of slump. Marcos said the first priority of his a...

In this transition episode, Boris just wanted his listeners to know that we apologize for being off air for the entire month of May. After the Philippine election, we had to recover from the anxieties and disappointments. We had to recalibrate. We are committed to our mission of producing breakthrough content whether on this podcast or thru our livestream show which will resume broadcasting next w...

Carrying cross is a lesson in sacrifice. Sacrifice does not require us to follow a mountain of unattainable, impossible-to-followable laws. Neither does it ask us to go into monasteries deep into mountains to live a life of solitude. Sacrifice is not those outwardly behavior. One can live an ascetic life in a monastery for decades, and yet still be too proud of himself. In this episode, let's talk...

During the live streamed episode of “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin” last April 13, Wednesday, 7pm on the Facebook pages of The Philippine Star and Career Guide, you can get advice on how to build your dream while keeping your full-time job.  Boris Joaquin talks to Agora Awardee for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and accredited GoNegosyo Mentor for his work in Mercato Centrale, RJ Ledes...

The first episode of Season 8 falls on Holy Week and my favorite reflection on the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ is the first words of His last hour — forgiveness. Who do you need to forgive? What is the first name that comes to mind? Unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness find their foothold quietly, secretly, sometimes even imperceptibly, in hearts. Pride and fear, two familiar enemies, fl...

During an episode of “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin” streamed on the Facebook pages of  The Philippine STAR  and  CareerGuide  on Friday, March 25, Glenn Yu,  Seaoil Philippines Inc. (SEAOIL) president, was asked what he could suggest to the government to address a possible oil crisis. For Glenn Yu, reducing dependence on foreign oil and the legislation of policies suppo...

Today March 29, I turn 49. One more year and I’ll enter the golden age. This day makes me reflect about my life and everything that I have been through. What keeps me going when the road of life seems difficult and hard? What fills my thoughts when I am are discouraged? As Christians, we have learned that those who delight in God’s word, in God’s truth, and meditate on it, will find refreshment an...

In an interview over “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin,” livestreamed on the Facebook pages of The Philippine STAR and Career Guide, former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said that Filipinos should elect a “servant leader, nothing less” in the upcoming May elections, and that the public should fight against fake news and being stereotyped for preferring a particular candidate. “There is no less...