Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin

Former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno urged Filipinos to speak their minds and push back against what they think is not right so that servant leaders, and not the self-serving ones, would be elected this coming May. During an interview over “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin,” livestreamed on the Facebook pages of The Philippine STAR and Career Guide last May 9, Sereno said Filipinos should elec...

The national elections are just around the corner. Proclamation rallies and sorties are happening left and right with the candidates’ political maneuvers. Looking at where our country has been requires us to be discerning. One of the most influential leadership experts of our time is Ken Blanchard. He co-founded a movement called Lead Like Jesus, where I serve as regional representative for Southe...

What can we learn from the leadership example of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky?  When was elected President of Ukraine in 2019, a lot of people thought it was a joke. Zelensky was an actor and comedian with no political experience. He had come to national prominence as the producer and star of hit satirical television series Servant of the People, playing an ordinary high school teacher w...

"It is important to consider the well-being of employees, especially when it comes to transitioning them to a hybrid working setup." Webster said in the pilot episode of “Breakthrough With Boris Joaquin” last Feb. 9, live streamed on the Facebook pages of The Philippine STAR and Career Guide. “We don’t just look at the job, we don’t just say ‘That job can work a hundred percent from home, that job...

Is it possible for the hybrid work arrangement to become a standard practice even after the COVID-19 pandemic? For Investors in People in the Philippines chairperson Janet Webster, it does, saying that many companies that were reluctant to implement it at first are now open to continuing it. This is part 1 of the interview with Janet Webster during the pilot episode of “Breakthrough With Boris Joa...

This is a special episode. And normally special episodes interrupt the sequence of our planned episode to discuss a current or political event. In light of recent events, particularly the latest Pulse Asia survey for presidential race that shows vice president Leni Robredo at far second. We invited again AR Angcos, we had him during the discussion on PNoy's Legacy and VP Leni's Fight Chance, to sh...

What is a hybrid work environment? What is the difference between it and the traditional work model? Most say that any departure from the traditional work model comprises hybrid work, an arrangement that provides some flexibility on where, how and when work is completed. There is really no exact form as it can come in different variations. Some businesses might require employees to work in the off...

We launched our podcast,  Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin  in 2020 in our commitment to continuously provide content, to help our clients and subscribers break through in life and work during the most disruptive times. Today, after having hundreds of listeners in 35 countries, we are delighted to announce that  Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin will now also be an online show thr...

Getting COVID and being isolated for 15 days taught me the valuable lesson of community. People responded to my family's needs like we're next door neighbors in a small village. Especially during disruptive times, it's very important to appreciate your community, whether its the church, your workplace or circle of friends and learn how to navigate through change with them. In this podcast episode...

First of all, let me express my sincerest gratitude to all my online friends and subscribers who reached out and even helped out. Thank you very much. We appreciate your help and concern. But most especially we appreciate your prayers. This is a short episode because I want to give you another update within the week, so episode 9 will be released earlier than the usual weekly Tuesdays. So until th...

We never thought we'll get it. We were very careful as a family. We practically just stay at home all the time. But perhaps during the holidays or because Omicron is just an easily transferrable variant of the virus. Our two daughters were the ones who are positive. And you know as parents, it's really hard to see you children to be the ones at risk. Let me share with you briefly what are going th...

We live in a productivity-driven society where trying to balance work and family life is one of the most common sources of stress for any working adult. Often, people are unable to find a point of balance between their businesses or careers and their families - and one is given more priority than the other. This leads to a number of dysfunctional outcomes: mainly strained familial relationships, a...

At the start of the new year, take this opportune time to find clarity. What are you living for? Here are some practical steps to get you started in discovering your purpose and forming your purpose statement. Globally, this pandemic has turned our world upside down – disrupting our lives physically, socially, mentally, and financially. These have been trying times for  everyone  – none...

During the holiday season, invitations to practice generosity are plentiful. Christmas reminds us of the many ways we can open our hearts through the act of giving. They also offer us a moment to reflect on the practice of generosity. Learn how you can deepen your experience of generosity by moving from acts of giving to cultivating an attitude of generosity.

Meet Bryl Zenarosa. He is one of our newest trainers under Breakthrough Leadership Management Consultancy, Inc. Bryl is a seasoned learning practitioner being a learning partner at the learning and organization development of Shopee Philippines.  We talked about the online shopping phenomena in the country and eventually his work as a learning practitioner. He has conducted "Successfully Managing...

Naida Pasion is passionate about learning from each other in building strong communities that can plan, manage, resource and advance their development for their children's best future. She has been serving in Save the Children Philippines for 27 years now. The national chapter in the country is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary with its global organization at 102 years.  In this episode,...

As part of the children's month celebration, we invited Jason Tash, Chief Development Officer of Destiny Rescue. Destiny Rescue is an internationally recognized Christian non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing children enslaved in the sex trafficking industry. In two decades, they have literally saved thousands of children from brothels, red light districts and abusive situations and brough...

We took a  break after Season 5 because — First, we'd ;ice to promote Season 5 very well because we believe that it is a dope season that many should not miss. So in this promo episode, Boris emphasizes the value of listening to the contents or episodes of Season 5. Second, we want to have time to ask our listeners what they would like the future seasons and episodes to contain. We're doing survey...

This episode was bumped off because of the opportunity to feature high profile interviews in the show. And I am sure you enjoyed those interviews, especially the ones with the Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and recently with worldwide bestselling author, Jon Gordon. As much as those interviews are exciting and valuable for me, a promise is a promise, so here's the final installment to the topic on lea...

Given the current circumstances, a positive disposition is kind of a tall order. Every day will test you in every way, and some days you might feel as if the world is conspiring against your vision. But as leaders, it is in your hands to keep your team in check, cultivate a healthy organizational culture, and have the resolve to keep a strong mindset, even if things don't always go the way you hop...

Apart from the productivity and flexibility gains that come with this approach, hybrid work gives companies a compelling reason to take team communications and employee engagement seriously. To this end, managers and leaders should consider high-level coaching to help build a workplace where employees feel motivated and equipped to do their best work. Last September 22, 4 pm, Boris Joaquin talked...

Apart from the productivity and flexibility gains that come with this approach, hybrid work gives companies a compelling reason to take team communications and employee engagement seriously. To this end, managers and leaders should consider high-level coaching to help build a workplace where employees feel motivated and equipped to do their best work. Last September 22, 4 pm,  Boris Joaquin interv...

Apart from the productivity and flexibility gains that come with this approach, hybrid work gives companies a compelling reason to take team communications and employee engagement seriously. To this end, managers and leaders should consider high-level coaching to help build a workplace where employees feel motivated and equipped to do their best work. Last September 22, 4 pm, Boris Joaquin intervi...

In leading any group, not just Gen Y and Z, it is important to have the right mindset. Listen to Boris Joaquin, acclaimed leadership consultant, speaker and trainer give you three critical elements of your leadership mindset

Boris Joaquin interviews the founders of Lead Like Jesus. Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges have found a leadership model that can transform your life. Through the simple yet profound principles Jesus lived by—and the dozens of leadership examples from his life—learning to lead like Jesus will make a difference in your life and in the lives you influence. The process of discovering how to lead like Je...