You Can Do This!

Do people often make a false impression of you before they get to know you? Scientific studies repeatedly show that actions speak louder than words, and that our body language influences others’ perceptions of us and our potential for success more than we know. The good news is, we can learn how to use non-verbal communication more effectively to transform our life at work, in relationships, and b...

Research shows that having close female friendships boosts your confidence, happiness, and overall health. When women spend time together, it increases serotonin and oxytocin (the bonding hormone), which lifts their mood and promotes positive behavior. On the flip side, women who feel isolated and lack female connections are more likely to experience depression and have weaker immune systems. In t...

Women who believe—and more so, act as if, and proclaim—that they are beautiful (in colloquial speak, Gandang Ganda Sa Sarili) are still looked down upon as conceited or self-absorbed by society. Especially when their looks do not conform with conventional and deeply ingrained colonial beauty and body standards. And especially in the Philippines, where the tall, skinny, and fair Virgin Mary beauty...

Who could ever believe that a hustler-since-childhood selling whatnots to her classmates in Pampanga and college dropout hawking ukay-ukay clothes, soap, and eventually, makeup could build a cosmetics empire now worth over $2 Million? Ten years ago, not many people did, and often, the only one who believed in and rooted for Colourette Cosmetics CEO Nina Dizon was herself. Her journey from a one-gi...

Why can't everyone just get along? Indeed. Whether it's at work, with family, or among friends, we all face challenges in getting along with others that can affect our harmony, productivity, and even our mental health. Coach Andrea See offers practical advice to help you thrive in any team setting—from handling disagreements with coworkers to navigating family conflicts and maintaining pea...

We already know we need to save and invest money for the future. But, it's one thing to know it and another to actually do it. This episode focuses on motivating you to bridge that gap between between knowledge and behavior by adopting the essential habits aimed at securing your financial future. Plus, what to do if you’re the breadwinner of an overly dependent family, causing you to neglect y...

Hello, my Can-Do Crushers! This special solo episode is my gift to all of you for my birthday month. Here, I reveal the tips, tricks, and tools that have worked for me in my many careers, incarnations, and life stages, including a candid admission of some mistakes and mishaps I went through and learned from. Think of this as an intimate convo with a confidence coach! But first, a disclaimer: You c...

Whatever field you’re in, whether you’re an entrepreneur or employee, want to advance your career, improve your professional image, close more sales, or just make people like you more, having “good PR” is more essential than ever In today’s competitive world.  Unlocking these skills is a 25-year PR veteran and the CEO of Greenbulb Communications and RedTorch Communications whose top clients includ...

Mid-year alert! Have your New Year’s resolutions to work out and eat healthier fizzled out? How do eternally fit people do it? How do they keep consistent at their fitness efforts, come what may? It’s always easier to de-prioritize working out when work, stress, celebrations, couch potato-hood and “real life” get in the way. The good news is, it's not too late to hit your fitness goals this ye...

Meet the Q&A Queen whose words now proliferate in cyberspace in the form of quotable quote cards and memes capturing her quick wit and humor. Now nicknamed the “Flammable and Limitless Queen of the Universe” after her memorable quip at the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines, first runner-up Stacey Gabriel is considered small in stature (for beauty pageants) but her big voice, big thoughts, powerfu...

Unless you’re a hardcore theater fan, you might think Kiara Dario is an overnight success. But it took 20 years of countless auditions and rejections before she would get her first lead role in local theater, and after just a few months, the biggest break any Filipino actor could dream of—the role of Gigi Van Tranh in the Manila run and international tour of Miss Saigon . She started theatre train...

One of my top performing reels on Instagram and TikTok is called “Hiya: Malaking Hadlang sa Pag-Asenso” or “Big Obstacle to Success.” It resonated with so many, and I was particularly struck by one comment that read, “Opo, mas takot pa kong mamatay sa kahihiyan kaysa mamatay mismo” or   “I’m more afraid of dying of shame than dying itself!” So when I came across an Instagram post on @‌_sikodiwa_ d...

No matter what we do for a living, we are all salespeople. Whether it's persuading our boss about a project idea or negotiating a raise, motivating our team to try a new way of doing things, getting more views and likes on our social media posts, convincing our family to try a new restaurant, or even getting our boyfriend to watch the movie we want, we're always selling something. In this...

Whether it's a sudden health crisis, relationship upheaval, the loss of a loved one or a job, or a financial setback, life’s curveballs can make us feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and helpless. Coach Aurora Suarez empowers us with advice on how to regain our footing or find a new path forward. This certified Courageous Living life and career coach is also a writer and speaker who helps women ac...

Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or impatient about getting ahead at work? Wondering whether your talent and hard work are enough to propel your career as fast as possible? Optimizing the guidance your HR department can provide could show you the way. This episode’s guest expert has over 12 years of experience in Human Resource and Organization Development Consulting and Coaching and has spoken at glo...

As natural disasters and heat waves escalate worldwide, UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell recently announced that humanity has only two years to save the planet. He said that while his warning may sound melodramatic, the urgency of taking action has never been clearer—and he called out not just governments and business empires to act now, but every person on the planet. But is there really anything we...

Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal, Alex Eala, The Filipinas national football team, Meggie Ochoa, Bianca Bustamante, Irish Magno, the RP Blu Girls, Josie Gabuco. If you don’t know these names, it’s important that you do. Because in the tales of their triumphs and tribulations lie invaluable life and career lessons that can spur each of us into action. Whether you are trying to climb up the corporate l...

Did you know that some of our most puzzling and long-lasting mental and even physical health issues can be traced to trauma—possibly as far-reaching as from our childhood? Some of it might have even been inflicted by seemingly harmless incidents in our childhood such as disparaging comments made by a tita, tito, parent, other relative or caregiver! Tackling this phenomenon is Gang Capati, a trauma...

His ID on Instagram simply says “I like making people on the Internet smile,” but his impact extends way beyond that. “My ‘Why’ as a creator is to ‘Find the funny,’” says one of the most renowned comedy content creators in the Philippines with 3.3 million followers on Facebook, 2.2 million on TikTok, and 503,000 on Instagram. “Davao Conyo,” a.k.a. Phillip Te Hernandez is a mind reader who brings o...

We all know that life is unpredictable, and so is love. We may love someone so much today, but things change, and people change, and it’s good to know we can arm ourselves with practical wisdom—and a legal safety net—that could protect your heart—and your assets? Whether you're walking down the aisle or just curious about your options, join us as we uncover the knowledge you need to protect yo...

When we get a seat at the table or gain any kind of influence, it is our responsibility, even in our own little way, to ensure that other women also get their seats, get their voices heard, and get their paths illuminated. In the way that a rising tide lifts all boats, when women champion women, lifting each other ensures empowerment and success for all. Rissa Mananquil Trillo is a UN Women Champi...

Want to be an entrepreneur? Check your childhood for signs of early makings! As a young girl, Anne Arcenas-Gonzales had a knack for selling things to people and mounted her own garage sales at home—but never thought entrepreneurship would be her destiny. After she became a mother at 19, she got a corporate job after college, but she wanted to define her own destiny. So, out of her childhood bedroo...

“Empowered women empower women,” but sadly, there still exists a phenomenon called the “Pull Her Down” Syndrome, as coined by OG feminist Gloria Steinem. Perhaps women were taught to be competitive with one another because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s time to reverse that stereotype and encourage women to support each other instead of tearing each other down. Let’s tap into o...

“If love truly is enough, why aren’t there more people in relationships? And why aren’t people happier than they appear to be when they're together?” asks relationship coach Nikki Porter, whose mission is to help women and men pursue a deeper, more grounded love for themselves and their romantic partners. So, yes, cliché aside, learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. It’s not ea...

The quality of a couple’s intimacy is one of the most significant predictors of the relationship’s health and stability—it’s the glue that holds a relationship together. But when couples get   caught up in their day-to-day problems and responsibilities, they can lose track of each other, resulting in the decline of passion and intimacy as time goes on. The lack of intimacy is one of the most commo...