How are you?   In the past few days, people have been messaging me and asking me, “Sha, how can I become a professional speaker?”   As you may already know, I used to be so shy and introverted. I even cried in my first speech.   Today, I’m a professional speaker and a paid one, too! I’ve spoken to some of the biggest brands and organizations like Bayantel, Sunlife, Philam Life, Metrobank, Ayala Land, Unilab, Mercedez Benz, Office of the President of the Philippines, DOLE, Toastmasters International, and many more! I’ve also addressed audiences from more than 26 countries globally.   I’m sharing this to encourage you that you, too,…

Are you afraid of public speaking? . . Do you think you are shy and introverted? . Do you want to discover the secrets to conquering your fear of public speaking? . . You’re in the right place. . . On May 22, 2018, I gave a talk to the members of the Philippine Association of Professional Speakers on conquering stage fright. . . I used to be so afraid of public speaking. . . Growing up, I was painfully shy and I felt so uncomfortable about it. I even thought being shy was a sin. . . I cried in my first speech! . . I can vividly recall…

Is it really possible to pursue your passion without quitting your job?   Or should you quit your job so you can pursue your passion?   The more important question is, “What is your passion?”   If you have any or all of the questions above, I’d like to invite you for a DATE. My friends and I are coming together on June 12 to help you find answers to your questions. June 12 is Independence Day and let that be your Independence Day from confusion.   JB Borromeo is a dedicated husband and dad. He is an author, a speaker, and a professor. JC Libiran is a loving husband and dad.…

How are you? Hope you are smiling as you are reading this. Have you ever climbed a mountain?   Two weeks ago, my friends and I climbed Mt. Ulap. It’s 1,846 meters above sea level or as high as a 615 storey-building. The climb/walk/crawl is about 9 kilometers long and 9-10 hours to traverse.   Our tour guide led us to do the reverse traverse. It meant, we started where the trekkers would usually end and end where the trekkers would usually start.   Prior to joining the climb, I thought it was just a fun 3-hour climb. I got the surprise of my life when I learned that it would take…

Is it really possible to write a book even if you’re not a writer?   I believe that everyone can write a book. YOU can write a book. Writing a book doesn’t require a writer. It requires a messenger. You are the message. If you can send a text message and the other person understood your message, you can write a book. If you can post a Facebook status that merits a Like or a Comment, you can write a book. If you wrote your thesis in college, you can definitely write a book! Are you going to wait for another year, or decade, before you finally write and publish…

I was reviewing one of my videos for one of the talks I gave and I was horrified by what I saw.  . . OMG! I’m out of shape! I’ve got bulges and they didn’t look good on me. Arrrghhh! . . That’s when I developed a strong desire to shed off some pounds and be fitter. . . One day, I was in our office and Tita Malu entered. She is the mom of my friend and she’s one of our trainers in our company. She looked so vibrant, happy, and full of energy.  . . She asked me how I was and I told her I’m trying to…

A few days ago, I sent a text message to one of the mentors of Bro. Bo Sanchez. He is the owner and founder of the biggest online stocks brokerage in the Philippines. I also consider him “my mentor”   Just a bit of a background. About 2-3 years ago, I visited “my mentor” in his office in Ortigas, Pasig so I could personally give him a copy of my book M.oney&Me.   I passed by the guard and the guard asked me, “Ma’am who are you looking for?”   I told him, “Sir, I have an appointment with ….”    Then the guard ushered me to the office. The guard…