Either you let go of your ego, or you must be the one to go. Learning is a never ending practice that not only contributes to the development of a particular person, but also the development of the overall organization. From wanting to be an artist, to making a break for himself as a trainer and now the AVP for Learning and Organizational Development Head of SM Development Corporation (SMDC), Vincent Benedicto shares with us his life long learnings that led him to where he is today and how it has impacted the lives of other professionals. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Transferring to another company means risking your security and comfort level in your current company. Doesn’t mean you are successful in company A, you’ll be successful in company B.  The good ones are also often employed, one can argue that there are those who are good and not employed but if they are really good, why are they not employed? Good employees are usually the ones companies have a hard time letting go even during the pandemic. If you are that person, then you have a very very strong leverage. A leverage is something you bring with you during negotiations.  So when a company is trying to convince you to transfer, use that leverage to your advantage.  The question is, how do we use that leverage when it comes to salary negotiations?  Listen to learn how. ***  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Online to Offline Job Interview Tips, via zoom or in a room.  There are certain elements that we miss out that can either make or break your job application. The convenience of doing a job interview via video call has certain trade offs, convenient but much more complicated to get cues whether or not the job interview is doing well.  I have provided 3 proven tips that cuts across the line between the online and offline job interview process. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Being #informed is different from being #driven.  And that’s the point of Patrick Meneses, Chief #Data and #Analytics Officer of MDI Novare. We are all the captains of our ships and whoever is the captain, how data is translated will determine whether that data is right or wrong.  So in a sea of available data, #creativity, #analysis and #communication will point us to the right direction when it comes to using Data. With over 25 years of experience in Data and Analytics , from wanting to be a broadcast professional, to getting into gaming and now into smart cities, Patrick masterfully broke down and communicated what the job really is all thanks to his strong belief in communication and inclination to people management. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

A Certificate does not define a Make Up Artist (MUA) And the success is not defined by one’s ego or what other people say. Success is defined by the satisfaction of the clients.  Creatives attract other creatives, such is the case of Verna Marin, Chief Make Up Artist of Loreal. A decade ago, she stumbled upon a renowned Make Up Artist and instantly they connected, just like how quickly it clicked for Verna every time she holds a make up brush. It was meant to be. From a list of childhood dreams, being impatient, being critical of her own craft, to continuously evolving as a make up professional, Verna shares with us her journey and how she got made up in the world of Make Up artistry. Download and follow some amazing Kumu streamers now! https://podlink.co/kyronaguilerakumu ***  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

When opportunity knocks, how you make sense of it will define how good you are as a Business Development Professional. Business Development as sales is a loose definition of the job, there’s definitely more to it . From wanting to be a priest so he could help people, to making someone resign because of the business opportunities he was able to make sense of, With over a decade worth of experience, Petrus Carbonell, Vice President and Head of Business Development of Lazada shares to us how Business Development creates opportunities and how you get that idea, make it exist, and ultimately, help people along the way. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Interviewing the interviewer. The more questions you ask the interviewer, the more invested they are in you.  Genuine curiosity often leads to a good and memorable application process. One of the simple yet effective ways of standing out vs other applicants.  The question is, which questions to ask?  Here are 3 powerful questions to ask employers that can make or break your job application. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

“I didn’t feel the product was a good fit for me to sell.. it had to be a product that I believed in myself and a product that felt natural to me.” From following friends to finding his own path in life, Mikko might have wandered but eventually found himself in the real estate consulting business, he finally found a product or a service that he believes in and felt natural for him to sell.  Mikko Barranda, Director for Leechiu Property Consultants, defines the Job of a Broker. Coming from a decade worth of real estate consulting experience, He shares with us how he ventured into real estate, achieving autonomy, building relationships, and deep diving beyond the property needs of his real estate clients. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Do you choose data or gut? Are there more hits than misses?  These are just some of the things Economists go through but one thing is for certain, like in any profession, persistence plays a crucial part in the career of an Economist. With over 15 years of experience in being an Economist, Carlo Asuncion, Chief Economist of Unionbank shares to us how he dreamt of being a President, his 7 lost years between graduation and his comeback in economics, using city lights as indicators of growth, and the curious and persistent mind of an Economist. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Behind the The Glitz and Glamor, is the change of mindset.  From changing your mindset about how you feel about a burger, about a cell site and your inner struggles, understanding how to communicate and relate it in public, more so in this digital age, is crucial.  In this Job defined episode, we explore the job of a Digital Public Relations Professional.  Our guest started her Digital PR career in the middle of the transition from traditional PR to digital. With over a decade worth of Digital PR experience, Cat Triviño, Chief Marketing Officer of Mindnation, will share how she started as an Intern in Human Resource, communicating that Cellular Sites are not cancerous, the art and science of “Kwentuhan”, and how a trip ultimately change her very own mindset about how to move forward with her career. *** DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.