Coaching Chronicles: Men and Women in the Arena

Leadership comes in many forms. This episode is a powerful reminder of that. We bring together leaders from the A+ Ecosystem - Dinka Calderon Javier, Tania Morada, Iya Yotoko and Millie De Luna-Daluz. They share their journeys and the values that shape how they lead. A conversation focused on responsibility, decision-making and growth, grounded on real-life experiences.

Who knew that what started as a college project could eventually grow into a globally-recognized ethical fashion brand? Rags2Riches President and Co-Founder, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, has impacted the lives of so many people with her community empowering initiative -- that also earned her multiple recognitions including a nod in the 2015 Forbes 30 under 30.

Circumstances forced Cherry Reyes to pivot her pursuit of a career from advertising to hairdressing. Through her resilience and adaptability, she navigated her way from working in a humble neighborhood salon to becoming the Founder and Managing Partner of Toni&Guy Philippines.

The first season of Coaching Chronicles featured leaders in various arenas - from basketball courts to business and corporate fields. Different stories, different learnings. These are some of the most important takeaways straight from the Men and Women In The Arena.

A major adversity met Louie Sangalang early in his life. But instead of allowing it to be a hindrance to his personal journey, he used it as motivation to redefine his story and to become an inspiration to others.

The story of how EJ Obiena became an Olympic athlete is no fairy tale. In his journey to becoming one of the world's best pole vaulters, he encountered failures, injuries and doubts. One of the things that always kept him going? His willingness to take the leap.

After playing 744 consecutive games in the PBA, not even including his stints with the Gilas Pilipinas, LA Tenorio was unstoppable. He was at the top of his game. Until he was forced out by a circumstance he never could have imagined. But through his resilience, he found peace and a way to come back.

From not being able to sign with the team that drafted him, to retiring early and being called back by a different team, to making it to the finals and losing multiple times; all those setbacks only made it sweeter when DLSU Green Archers head coach Topex Robinson finally achieved what he had long aspired for — a championship.

Playing professional basketball and representing the country with Gilas Pilipinas, Dwight Ramos is living the dream. We see his brilliance on the court. We watch his highlights on loop. But what should not be overlooked is the dedication he has for his craft.

Setbacks and challenges rerouted the career of San Beda Red Lions head coach Yuri Escueta. Instead of looking at those as hindrances, he saw opportunities. And now, he has won multiple championships in the collegiate leagues and the pros.

As glorified as leadership is, it's not an easy task. Insular Life's Executive Vice President & Chief Agency Officer, Stephen Ong, shares the reason and inspiration behind his approach of 'leadership with a heart'.

Named into the Philippines' Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn, Alfamart COO Harvey Ong imparts wisdom on what it takes to become an effective leader and shares how he navigated through an industry he had no experience in.

After the success of her first start-up, CloudEats CEO and co-founder Kim Yao is now establishing the "restaurant of the future." She shares the hardships that she had to, and continues to go through as an entrepreneur.

Our very first episode features the winningest coach in Philippine basketball. Coach Tim Cone bares the losses before the wins, and how he had to navigate through adversities prior to attaining success.