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REalityFrom Agent To Regional Leader: How Mike Grogan Builds Teams, Adapts To Markets, And Wins With DisciplineReal estate promises flexibility, but the pros win with discipline. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with regional vice president Mike Grogan, whose journey from young agent to respected leader reveals what it really takes to grow in a market that refuses to sit still. We dig into the habits that separate consistent producers from the rest—showing up, blocking time, and treating the work like the career it is.We get practical about pricing, too. Instead of clinging to old comps, Mike breaks down how to position a listing against live, active competition so your sell...
2025-11-1345 min
Aircrew InterviewAI # 321 : Tornado at Ex Green Flag & SAC Competition | John Grogan *PART 2*Send us a textFormer Tornado GR1 pilot, John Grogan, shares flying at the first exercise Green Flag for the GR1 and competing in the Strategic Air Command bombing competition against B-52s and F-111s!We also hear John's ejection story from a Tornado GR1.Strap in and enjoy.Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/episodes-5#/harrieringermany-grogan/Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interviewHelp keep the channel going:PATREON - https://www.patreon.com...
2024-03-3150 min
American Warrior ShowShow # 358: Sean Grogan of One Face Training On today's Coffee with Rich, we will be joined by Sean Grogan of One Face Training. Sean Grogan is a former special investigations detective that spent his career with the Woodbridge, N.J. Police Department. In addition to spending the majority of his career in the narcotics unit as a detective, he was also a K-9 handler and gang investigator. He has conducted countless narcotics investigations and has assisted numerous agencies with various types of investigations. As a narcotics detective he utilized many confidential informants and executed a variety of search warrants resulting in numerous arrests and narcotics a...
2023-12-131h 32
Locker Room Truths: How Pros Win the Mental Game(Ep.#309) Spotlighting: Mike Suhre, Golf Pro, Entrepreneur, owner and Head PGA Professional at Oak Brook Golf ClubEpisode #309 Spotlight Show: Featuring Mike Suhre, Golf Pro, Entrepreneur, owner and Head PGA Professional at Oak Brook Golf Club. Mike is also the #1 PGA Jr League Captain in the USA 2020, a 2 time NCAA Academic All-American, and 2014 Gateway PGA Player of the Year and 2016 Gateway PGA Professional of the Year. He is a leader in the community, hosting countless golf tournaments, teaching / coaching clinics for all ages and unparalleled donations & community service. Along with being an amazing husband & father. And, just like all our guests, nothing in life comes easy. Every success he's had was built on years & years of dedication, t...
2022-04-041h 06
The Problem Spaces06: Mike GirgisWe're talking to serial entrepreneur and one of Canada's leading marketing strategists, Mike Girgis. In the late nineties, he started a couple of businesses, One Stop Media Group, and Fourth Wall Media, which created an entirely new marketing category in Canada. From singing in a rock band and opening a bar, to creating and selling several successful media companies to the Jim Patterson group, Mike is one of the most energetic, fun, and positive human beings. Join us today as he opens up about leadership, life, and navigating problem spaces.
2022-01-111h 09
First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Special Episode: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris EnriquezFriends – it is with great sadness that I share with you the sudden passing of one of my Filipino heroes –Dr. Cris Enriquez
The news of his passing left a massive pain in my heart – he was one of the most inspiring, loving and most generous men I have ever met.
Dr. Cris had a massive love for the Philippines and his fellow Kapwa. From the first day I met him I knew this guy was someone sent by God.
I had the honor of sharing the stage with him as I saw him sh...
2019-08-2240 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Re-release episode: Episode #43: When Things Don't Go As Planned Admit it. We all want our day -- and our life -- to go according to our plans. But life does not work that way. No matter how you carefully plan or try to control every detail, something will definitely go wrong. It's our ability to cope with those moments that will define who we are and ensure the future success of our endeavors. Thus, in this quick episode, Mike shares with us a powerful advice on how to react when things don't go according to your plan.
2019-08-1307 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 109: The team behind Young Focus, a shining light in the slums of Tondo, Manila. In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, tens of thousands of families rely on scavenging and recycling garbage for a living. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty.
YOUNG FOCUS believes that EDUCATION is the most effective way to tackle poverty faced by children and young people in the slums of Manila, Philippines
2019-07-2437 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 108: Why are we doing this podcast?I have been very fortunate to have come here in the Philippines. This country makes me a better man and I couldn't think of any other country that could do the same to me. My belief in the Filipinos and their potential have been inspiring me for the past 5 years thus, pushing me to create this podcast. My vision for the Philippines is to be world and first-class.
2019-07-1612 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 108: 3 things a company in the Philippines must have; Why fairness should be your number priority with Barry SaiffBARRY SAIFF IS AN AMERICAN-BORN FOUNDER OF SAIFF SOLUTIONS – A MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT PROVIDES TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATIONS AND OTHER SOLUTIONS.
Barry worked in technical communications for 26 years in the US before moving to the Philippines. He led teams of technical writers at six US companies, including GE, IBM, Oracle, and Symantec. He also did a lot of volunteer work, and raised over $2 million as a volunteer fundraiser for The Hunger Project.
I got the chance to work with him and do a little interview on how he's leading hi...
2019-07-0451 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 107: How Can The Rich History of the Philippines Help and Teach Filipinos with Evan GraffEvan Graff shares his thoughts and deep insights about how rich Philippine history is and how can we, most of all Filipinos, can learn from it and apply it on current societal issues. He is currently a history teacher in a Christian international school and living here in the Philippines.
2019-06-251h 03First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Re-release Episode 70: Motivating the World with Lloyd Luna Lloyd Luna is a firm believer in the power of following one’s passion. In respect to his parents’ wishes, Lloyd finished a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. After graduation, he decided to follow his gifting as a master communicator instead of pursuing a mediocre career as an engineer. After several years as a newspaper columnist, he became a serial entrepreneur. He founded his first company in 2005: Lloyd Luna Communications, a provider of digital marketing and business development services. He has five other businesses, including a tutorial center and a...
2019-06-1639 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Re-release: Episode #36: The Wrap Up Planning Method In this 2-minute episode, Mike shares a powerful planning tip that will allow you to get the results that you want out of your any task or project, or just make the most of your day. A proven method for success!
2019-06-0903 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 106: You cannot be a Coach to everyone; Why present is more important than the future and the past with EJ ZaraEJ Zara is a professional executive coach who has designed and delivered high-powered globally accredited development trainings and coaching. He has been tapped for his expertise in organizational strategic management and planning by companies such as Nike, Accenture, Philhealth, SSS, Board of Investments, Philippine AXA Life, Vishay Philippines, Inc., Philippine Heart Center, Intellectuall Property Office of the Philippines, Asiawide Refreshments Corporation, GMA, Social Housing and Finance Corporation, among others.
My coach, mentor and thinking partner, EJ Zara has been helping me to become the best version of myself. In this episode, we talked about h...
2019-06-011h 20First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Special Episode: Learning the Habit of ReadingThe benefits of reading are amazing. That's why I formed the habit of reading for myself a long time ago. Not only it gives you a vast array of knowledge and improves your vocabulary, it is also proven that it reduces stress, upgrades your analytical skills and memory enhancement. Listen to some of the leaders in the Philippines on what they can say about reading.
**Contains Filipino Language**
2019-05-2507 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Re-release episode 32: Staying HydratedAs the sun scorches the Philippines during summer, it is important for us to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. But aside from that, did you know that there are other benefits that you can get from drinking H20? It can make you more productive throughout the day and many more. Listen to this short episode to know more.
2019-05-1703 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 105: Where Light Meets Darkness: A Pilgrim's Sacred Muse; A book by Jonathan Heppner Where light meets darkness’ is a prophet’s call, a sage’s whisper, a bard’s song…asking us to listen, to pause, and to understand the wonder of present Grace; a Grace that traces our hearts and tells the story of our souls. this is a book of intersections, exploring the possibility of who we could be, meeting the wonder of who we already are. filled with stories, reflections, poetry and pointed thoughts, these words will ask you to long consider the truth of your life.
Jonathan Heppner's book is probably one of the best books I've ever r...
2019-05-111h 20First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 104: Empowering and Making an Impact on 100,000 Filipinos with Penny Bongato Penny Bongato, a professional coach, Filipino motivational speaker, author, and the first Filipina Canfield Certified Trainer in the Philippines and in Asia, shares her vision for the Philippines and how she can impact the lives of 100,000 Filipinos.
**Contains Filipino Language**
https://pennybongato.online/about/
2019-05-0351 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 103: Work from Home Filipino Moms, How to earn and be with your family at the same time with Mommy MKFilipinos are very family-oriented especially moms . They would stay with their family as much as they could but because of the need to work and provide for their family, they need to work somewhere else or worse, forced to go overseas leaving their families behind . But with the technology today, this is being slowly cured. Working from home is now an option. Maria Korina Bertulfo, founder of Filipina Homebased Moms group on Facebook, is empowering Filipinos to engage in working from home. The group has 130,685 members and has helped a lot of Filipinos land a job online.
Fi...
2019-04-2229 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Re-released Episode: What Advice Would You Give Your 20-Year Old Self?If you can go back in time, what would you tell your 20-year old self? Listen to the answers of David Bonifacio of New Leaf Ventures, Noey Lopez of Starbucks Philippines, Mark Ruiz of Hapinoy, Anna Meloto-Wilk of Human Nature, Pocholo Gonzales a.k.a. The Voicemaster, and Shirley Maya Tan of The Art of the Fearless Living.
**Contains Filipino Language**
2019-04-1206 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Special Episode 102: Fears and FearlessnessWhat is your greatest fear and most fearless experience so far?
In this special episode, we turn the table and ask Mike of his fears and his most fearless experience by the time.
2019-04-0505 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 101: The Struggles and Sacrifice of being an OFW with Mhy De GuzmanIt goes without saying that being an OFW is arduous and requires sacrifice and pure dedication. But Filipinos are willing to do those for their family. If you are planning to leave the Philippines and work abroad, you SHOULD listen to this as Mhy De Guzman talks about the life and real struggles of being an OFW.
2019-03-2906 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 100: Why would an Expat hire Filipinos? Are they good enough?"If I had to hire 10 employees, 9 of them would be in the Philippines."
I had an amazing chat with my very good friend Jonathan Levi, a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker. He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. We talked about the best qualities of Filipinos since 60% of his team are.
Visit their website, https://becomingasuperhuman.com/
2019-03-2208 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 99: The killer that takes 17 thousand lives a day with Dr. Greg SuarezAccording to the World Health Organization, Tobacco kills more than 7 million people each year. We deep dived in this topic here in the Philippines and how it directly and indirectly affects all Filipinos.
2019-03-1527 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 98: The TRUE POTENTIAL of the Philippines and Filipinos with Pastor Jonathan Heppner: Part 2Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back 18 years ago as he talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived. There's so much to absorb in this episode of the podcast, as any of our episodes, so make sure not to miss any of them.
2019-03-0842 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 97: The TRUE POTENTIAL of the Philippines and Filipinos with Pastor Jonathan Heppner: Part 1Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back and talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived here when he was just 12 years old compared to now. Listen to this part of our conversation and be sure to look out for part 2!
2019-03-0444 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 96: Financial Stability, Breaking free from Debts with Financial Literacy Advocate Don SorianoAfter passing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam as Top 7 last 2011, Don Soriano lived the high life. After enjoying an extravagant life eating at high-end fine dining places, even buying a sports car despite a failing business and unemployment, he went bankrupt with a Php500,000 debt to pay off.
Now, Don is a serial entrepreneur, Businessman, a World-Class Speaker, a Best-Selling Author and a Financial Literacy Advocate.
Listen to this episode to learn how he managed to get out from half a million peso debt in less than 3 years. H...
2019-02-2238 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 95: Young Focus, a bright light in Tondo, Manila; How 2 foreigners founded a school in the Philippines In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, tens of thousands of families rely on scavenging and recycling garbage for a living. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty.
Young Focus runs a day care center for malnourished 0 – 2 year olds, as well as a preschool to ensure children aged 3 – 5 have access to early education and care. This is combined with training for their parents in health, nutrition, hygiene and parenti...
2019-02-151h 13First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 94: Finding Your Passion, Why and How to Chase Your Dreams with Pastor Bebo BharwaniBebo Bharwani, a Pastor of Church Simplified turned his life rejections into new directions. We talk about how people should have the right mindset when handling negative situations in their lives, how God guides you toward His better plans for you, despite the many things lacking in your life.
2019-02-0934 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 93: Primed Life with Chad Davis, How to Live Healthy Without Traditional Healthy Practices.Health and wellness coach, author of The Primed Life, Chad Davis, shares his expertise and experience on how to live healthier without taking medicines, exercising in the gym and other traditional healthy practices that we thought was the most effective way.
2019-02-0440 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 92: Benefits of Emotional Intelligence, Applying It to Your Professional and Personal LifeEmotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. With Ruby Manalac, an Emotional Intelligence practitioner, we dive into the benefits of having an Emotional Intelligence when applied to work, friends and family.
2019-01-2717 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 91: Adrian Pantonial: Giving Up a 12-Year Career for Freelancing and What Money Can't BuyAdrian Pantonial worked for 12 years in the BPO industry. While it pays well, he decided to leave that path and pursue freelancing in events hosting, teaching, and writing. He also shares a very personal and emotional tragedy that served as a wake up call for him.
2019-01-1338 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 90: Finding Your Passion: How a Frenchman Turned into a Farmer in the PhilippinesLouis Faure was looking for a new and challenging environment during his gap year in college. Not knowing what to expect, he chose the Philippines and became a social entrepreneur in Gawad Kalinga, Angat Bulacan. There, he raised native chickens and truly fell in love with the country's people and culture, and decided to stay for four years now.
2019-01-0438 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 89: Why Did a British Guy Choose to Live and Work with the Poor in the Philippines?Author of the best-selling book The Genius of the Poor and founder of Mad Travel, Tom Graham, ditched his suit and tie, and decided to live and work with the poor communities of Gawad Kalinga. There, he discovered the genius of the Filipino people and fell in love with the country.
2018-12-271h 06First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 88: OFW for 17 years, Excellent Job; But What Made Jocelyn Pick Come Back in the Philippines?Jocelyn Pick, President of Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc., was overseas for 17 years but what made her come back? She talked about why she decided to return to the Philippines for good despite having an excellent job abroad. And how she defines it as one of the best decisions she made in her life.
2018-12-2049 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 87: What Real Success Looks Like: How to Thrive as a Single Mom with Grace De CastroWith this episode, Grace De Castro, a Management Consultant Expert, imparts her idea of what success really is for her and the journey that got her there. She also talks about how being a single mother can be a blessing and a change catalyst of her story.
2018-12-071h 11
First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 86: Hire the Right People with TalentView CEO, Anj Vera, and How to Answer Job Interview QuestionsIn this episode, the CEO of TalentView, Anj Vera, shares her insights and tips on how to select the right candidate for your company. Anj also talks about questions you should be prepared for in a job interview.
2018-11-191h 09
Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and LeadershipMike Grogan, Personal Lean and Lessons LearnedJoining me again for Episode #308 is Mike Grogan, a previous guest in episodes #182 (from Tanzania) and #224. Mike now lives in the Philippines, where he's helping and coaching many people and has written a new book, The MESSI Way.
In this episode, we talk about the idea of "personal Lean" and being the best version of yourself. I appreciate Mike's reflections and honesty and I think we had a great conversation that was very thought provoking. What are your fears? Your failures? What have you learned about yourself in the last 12 months? What's a "thinking partner?" Those are just a few...
2018-06-1159 min
Young Business Leader PodcastYBT Podcast 58 Pursue What Is Important Mike GroganEvan Uyetake sits down with Mike Grogan, Mike serves as a meteorologist for the News on 6 WARN Team for over 6 years where he helps to lead severe weather operations in studio and occasionally track down some of Oklahoma's wildest weather in person. In 2013 Grogan was awarded the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. You can catch him on-air each weekend night and at various times throughout the work week.
To learn more about Mike:
Facebook: /MikeGroganNewsOn6
Twitter: @GroganontheGO
http://www.foodonthemoveok.com/
http://www.newson6.com/story/14498548/michael-grogan
To learn more about The Young Businessmen of Tulsa:
Facebook: /YBTOklahoma
Twitter: @ybTulsaOK
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2017-10-2341 min
The SuperHuman Academy PodcastEp. 133: Outsourcing To The Philippines Will Make You SuperHuman w/ Mike GroganIf you've been listening to the show for any amount of time you know that I'm a big fan of leveraging my time, and you know that I'm all about "outsourcing," "delegating," finding ways to do things in a more efficient way, by hiring people bringing people on... so on and so forth. And today, I wanted to talk with someone who is an expert in that field. Specifically, his name is Mike Grogan, and he's a best selling author, sought after speaker, and an internationally recognized expert on habet creation, change management, and leadership development. Mike is an...
2017-08-0842 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 85: Why I Quit My Corporate Work to Make Bread with Danny MoranJoin us in this podcast episode where Mike sat down with Danny Moran in his very successful restaurant, Amici. They talked about the journey in his venture and what made him decide to leave his promising professional life behind to become an entrepreneur. Also find out how Philippine Mango helped Danny in one of the most challenging parts of his business life.
2017-03-2046 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 84: Ditching the Shirt and Tie with Tom GrahamThe Philippines has a long history with colonizers. From the Spaniards in the 16th century to the Americans after the Philippine Revolution to the Japanese in World War II. So while we're welcoming to foreigners who come to visit the country for a holiday, we're wary of those who decide to stay and explore opportunities in the country. It's inevitable to think that they're here to exploit our resources and get rich off our backs.
Such is the challenged faced by English journalist Tom Graham when he decided to extend his stay in the Philippines. Inspired by...
2017-03-0228 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 83: Pursuing You Best Life with JB BorromeoYou know at least one person like this. This may even be you. A person who's going through the motions of living. Waking up every morning, dragging himself/herself to work, coming in late most of the time. Someone who's so unmotivated that work becomes a prison he/she seeks to escape from the moment that secondhand declares it's 5PM. Someone who finds no sense of fulfillment or happiness from their career. Our guest for today, author and motivational speaker JB Borromeo, was such a person. He used to have a lucrative job as an...
2017-02-1343 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 82: Trading a Diploma for Ducks with Alvie BenitezFor Filipinos, a diploma holds a certain kind of power. It opens up a lot of opportunities and is considered key to a good, if not better, life. That's why when Alvie Benitez informed his grandparents that he will be dropping out of college after failing his thesis, he heard the longest string of Spanish bad words in his life. To say that he encountered strong opposition from his close family and friends would be an understatement. A man with weaker conviction would have caved in and pursued the path that countless others have followed before him...
2016-12-2944 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 81: On the Quest for Excellence with Marie CavosoraPicture this. You’re in your 30s living in San Francisco in an apartment that is your source of pride and joy. You have a supportive network of family and friends around you as well as a dream job with great employers. There’s really nothing else you could want. You love your life. Now, think about giving all of these up. Would you? Our guest for this episode Marie Cavosora, founder and CEO of CalaBoo, did. She sold her apartment to live in an urban ashram with just a tent and a yoga mat to sle...
2016-12-2151 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 80: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris EnriquezWith the current political climate, many Filipinos abroad are feeling hopeless for the Philippines. They'd rather stay abroad and, if possible, migrate with their family, believing that a better life awaits them in a foreign country.
Not Dr. Cris Enriquez.
Recognized as the only medical doctor in the world who trained and specialized in four different medical specialties, Dr. Cris decided to move back to the Philippines after living and practicing medicine in the US for 50 years. He started Rapha Health Institute, a medical practice that combines western, alternative and complementary medicine to prevent and...
2016-12-1440 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 79: The Rise of the Pinoy PodcastAfter a long hiatus, we're back with a better and more inspiring podcast for Filipinos all over the world! Listen and find out what you can expect in "The Rise of the Pinoy Podcast."
2016-12-1404 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 78: You Were Born for GreatnessYou were not put in this world to please everybody and neither should you try to do so. But how should you deal with criticisms from other people? How can you cope with all the negativity thrown your way? Mike has some advice for you in this episode.
2016-08-0505 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 77: Your Daily VictorySmall, daily dose of changes can be the key to your success. How? Mike explains in this extract from the sixth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now!
LISTENING TIME: 5 minutes, 35 seconds
2016-07-1405 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 76: Embrace Your PainEmbracing your pain will qualify you to become of service to more people. How? Mike explains in this quick reading from the fifth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now!
2016-07-0705 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 75: Your Greatest Enemy“You may find your best friend or your worst enemy in yourself.”
– English Proverb
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.”
– Buddha
“Your worst enemy is hiding within yourself, and that enemy is your nafs or false ego.”
- Rumi
“Self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from your own worst enemy into your greatest ally.”
- Wes Fesler
Keep this quotes in mind as you listen to Mike read an excerpt from the fourth chapter of hi...
2016-06-2905 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 74: Discover Your MotivationWhat motivates you? Do you have the right motivation? Ponder on these two questions and more as you listen to Mike read an excerpt from the third chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and at Amazon. Grab your copy now!
2016-06-0903 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 73: Your Unique AssignmentMany life coaches tell us to follow our dreams. However, following your dreams can be dangerous as Mike explains in this special, six-minute episode of the Best of You podcast. This episode is part 2 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from Mike's soon-to-be released book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos."
2016-06-0105 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 72: Find Your InspirationWe are dedicating this episode to the men and women behind MikeGrogan.ph. May we continue to inspire each other to excellence. We have a long way to go before we reach our targets but we're going to get there! This episode is part 1 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from each of the chapters in Mike's upcoming book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos."
2016-05-2805 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 71: Creating Your Masterpiece with Marianne MenciasRobin Williams, Alexander McQueen, Kurt Cobain, Ernest Hemingway. What do these people have in common?
For one, they’re all considered icons in their chosen fields. Williams was an award-winning actor, McQueen was named British designer of the year for four times, Cobain was a rockstar and Hemingway was a literary genius. All of them are successful and, by all appearances, seem to be doing what they were born to do. Yet, they chose to end their lives.
Why?
Our guest for today, Marianne Mencias, may have an answer for us. A sought-after ins...
2016-05-1331 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 70: Motivating the World with Lloyd LunaLloyd Luna is a firm believer in the power of following one’s passion. In respect to his parents’ wishes, Lloyd finished a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. After graduation, he decided to follow his gifting as a master communicator instead of pursuing a mediocre career as an engineer. After several years as a newspaper columnist, he became a serial entrepreneur. He founded his first company in 2005: Lloyd Luna Communications, a provider of digital marketing and business development services. He has five other businesses, including a tutorial center and a stri...
2016-05-0639 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #69: Mike's Health Transformation Becoming Primed for LifeDo you think you are healthy? Mike certainly thought so until he met Chad Davis of “Primed for Your Life”. Chad convinced Mike to “go primed” at the start of 2016 and Mike has never been the same since. Listen to Mike’s health transformation story and the extraordinary benefits you can achieve by making small changes in what you eat. Live better. Live longer. This 12-minute episode is a game-changer.
2016-04-2711 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 68: Primed for Health with Chad Davis“Getting fit” and “losing weight” are very popular New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, these vows are also the ones that are most commonly broken. If you are struggling to be the “best of you” physically, Chad Davis can help. A wellness coach and triathlete, Chad shares tips for achieving a healthy lifestyle in his blog, PrimedForYourLife.com.
Originally from Australia, Chad and his wife Natasha brought their kids to the Philippines over a decade ago to get a taste of the international life - and decided to stay. Chad’s fitness advocacy dovetails nicely with his career in the local hosp...
2016-03-0945 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 67: From the Slums to Success with Art TugadeRags to riches is an accurate description of Arthur Tugade’s life story. He grew up in a squatters’ area called Tatalon Estates. Despite his impoverished background, Art was able to finish Law at San Beda College thanks to his parents’ self-sacrifice and a scholarship.
After founding Perry's Holding Corporation, Art has turned his attention to public service and is now the president and CEO of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), the organization responsible for managing the real estate of the former US base. He is credited for turning the organization around and the explosive growth of the Cl...
2016-02-1837 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #65: 5 Things To Stop Doing NowTo have a more productive and fulfilling life, you need to learn to say NO to a lot of things that take away from your time and the things you should be doing to become the best version of you. It could be as simple as saying NO to adding an email app on your phone or as difficult as saying NO to coffee with friends. Thus, in this episode Mike Grogan shares with you five things that you can STOP doing now so you can focus on what you're doing, be more productive, and improve your quality of...
2016-01-2812 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #61: Your Morning AffirmationWhat's the first thing that you should say to yourself when you wake up? Lean leadership trainer and inspirational speaker Mike Grogan shares a simple yet powerful morning affirmation that will help you make the most out of your day. Make this your daily habit and you'll see massive change in your life!
2015-12-0302 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #60: How to Start Your Meetings With GratitudeA great way to start your meetings, whether formal or informal, is with the concept of gratitude. Lean Leadership trainer and transformational teacher Mike Grogan shares questions that you can ask your attendees so that they feel this emotion at the start of your meeting and be positive for the duration of it.
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2015-11-2001 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #58: Love my Country, Love my Coffee with Steve BenitezIn part 1 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Steve Benitez shares priceless business - and parenting -- lessons based on his experiences as the founder of Bo's Coffee, a homegrown specialty retail coffee brand in the Philippines. He talks about the value of total awareness in achieving your goals, whether it be professional or personal goals. Listen to his interview!
2015-11-1224 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #57: 10 KeyStone HabitsIn this solo episode, transformational teacher Mike Grogan shares with you 10 habits that can help you become more productive, more happy and successful. You're probably doing some of them already so listen in to find out what else you can add to your daily routine to become the best version of you!
2015-11-0918 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #54: The Power of Informational InterviewsInspirational Speaker and Transformational Teacher Mike Grogan talks about the power of informational interviews in this episode.
2015-11-0203 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #53: My Daily RitualMike Grogan shares his personal daily routine that helps set him up for a day of productivity and success.
2015-10-3021 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #52: Creating Opportunities with Mark Ruiz (Part 2)In part 2 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Hapinoy Founder Mark Ruiz reveals the habits and practices that helped him become a successful social entrepreneur. He also shares his vision for the Philippines and the Filipino people.
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2015-10-2831 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #51: Creating Opportunities with Mark Ruiz (Part 1)In part 1 of his interview with Mike Grogan, Mark Ruiz talks about the team and the people being served by the social enterprise he founded called Hapinoy. He also talks about the importance of having integrity and building resilience against adversity. Listen and be inspired!
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2015-10-2833 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #50: Why Must We Study HistoryWhat can we learn from our heroes like Jose Rizal, Heneral Juan Luna, and Andres Bonifacio? Leadership trainer Mike Grogan answers this question in this Minute with Mike episode.
2015-10-2602 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #48: Living an Intentional Life with Francis KongBestselling author and inspirational Speaker Francis J. Kong talks about intentional learning as the key to his personal success in this interview with Mike Grogan. He also offers advice on how to deal with adversity and reveals a guilty pleasure that helps him focus on the task at hand.
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2015-10-2139 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #47: The Science of WillpowerLeadership Coach Mike Grogan talks about the importance of willpower in habit formation in this solo episode.
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2015-10-1902 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #46: Finding the Right Partner in Life with Rebecca BustamanteIn Episode 45, we learned a lot about Rebecca Bustamante, former domestic helper turned CEO of Chalre Associates and the leading force of the Asia CEO Forum. But Rebecca also has a romantic side and this is what we'll see in this portion of her interview with Mike.
2015-10-1607 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #44: The Idea ListEveryday we get ideas on how we can improve an aspect of our life, whether it be personal, professional or business. Mike shares a useful tip to help bring those ideas together in this super quick a Minute with Mike.
2015-10-1201 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #43: When Things Don't Go As PlannedAdmit it. We all want our day -- and our life -- to go according to our plans. But life does not work that way. No matter how you carefully plan or try to control every detail, something will definitely go wrong. It's our ability to cope with those moments that will define who we are and ensure the future success of our endeavors. Thus, in this quick episode, Mike shares with us a powerful advice on how to react when things don't go according to your plan.
2015-10-0907 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #42: Innovating Dangerously with Bryan McClellandIn part 2 of this interview with Mike, Bambike President & CEO Brian McClelland experiences and habits that helped him become the best version of himself. He also shares his thoughts on how the Philippines can have a sustainable, eco-friendly economy.
2015-10-0737 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #40: Wake Up MotivationIn this 2-minute video, Mike shares wake up motivation tips to help you jumpstart your day and be as productive and as inspired as you can be.
2015-10-0501 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #39: The Power of HabitIn this short episode, Mike talks about the power and importance of habits in your road to personal and professional success. He shares three key ingredients to forming good habits that help you become the best of you in all aspects of your life.
2015-10-0216 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #38: Perseverance and Hard Work with Noey Lopez (Part 2)In part 2 of his interview with Mike, Starbucks Philippines CEO Noey Lopez shares habits that helped him achieved his personal and career goals. He also talks about his dream for the Philippines and imparts advice on how Filipinos can become the best version of themselves.
2015-09-3021 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #37: Perseverance and Hard Work with Noey Lopez (Part 1)In part 1 of his interview with Mike, Starbucks Philippines CEO Noey Lopez talks about turning his back on the family business and striking out on his own. He identifies people and ideas that inspired him in his journey to success.
2015-09-3029 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #36: The Wrap Up Planning MethodIn this 2-minute episode, Mike shares a powerful planning tip that will allow you to get the results that you want out of your any task or project, or just make the most of your day. A proven method for success!
2015-09-2802 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 032: Drink More WaterStudies show that being dehydrated can make you less productive, grumpy and more prone to stress. Over time, it can negatively impact concentration, judgment, and reaction time. So in this quick episode, Mike shares his best tips for making sure that you are drinking enough water daily to keep you hydrated and at your best.
2015-09-2102 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #30: Becoming a Voice Master with Pocholo Gonzales (Part 2)[Listening Time: 30 mins, 58 secs] In part 2 of his interview with Mike, Pocholo Gonzales, a.k.a. The Voicemaster, talks a little about his childhood and the legacy he wants to leave behind. He also shares his thoughts on Philippine politics and what he thinks is the key to making the country a great nation once more.
2015-09-1630 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #29: Becoming a Voice Master with Pocholo Gonzales[LISTENING TIME: 26mins, 30secs] Pocholo Gonzales, known as the man with a thousand voices, shares his secrets for success in part 1 of his interview with Mike.
2015-09-1626 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #28: What You Need to Do to be an Effective Mentor[LISTENING TIME: 2mins 25secs] In this two-minute episode, Mike shares a simple yet powerful tip on how to become and effective mentor.
2015-09-1402 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #27: Fears and Fearlessness[Listening Time: 5mins 28 secs]
In this episode, our most recent guest, blogger Shirley Maya Tan of The Art of Fearless Living turns the table on Mike and asks him about his fears. Listen to this five-minute episode!
2015-09-1105 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #26: Reaching Your Best Potential with Shirley Tan (Part 2)In part of two of this tell-all interview with Mike, blogger Shirley Maya Tan of The Art of Fearless Living offers a unique perspective on dealing with depression, improving productivity, and becoming a better version of you.
2015-09-0927 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #25: Reaching Your Best Potential with Shirley Tan (Part 1)Our mistakes and failures are great opportunities for learning. This is what blogger Shirley Maya Tan shares with us in part 1 of her tell all interview with Mike. Listen and get to know the blogger behind The Art of Fearless Living more intimately.
2015-09-0929 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #24: What Would a Leader Do?"We make decisions every day. From what breakfast to take to what course of action to take on a work-related matter. Mike shares a simple but effective advice on how to make these decisions daily. "
2015-09-0701 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #23: Is this Realistic?To inspire and empower 1 million Filipinos to become better versions of themselves by Easter 2018. This is the goal of BestofYou.ph. It's big. It's overwhelming. It's scary. But is it unrealistic? Mike answers this question in this episode. Listen and share!
2015-09-0408 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #20: Improve Your Relationships with this one questionIn this two-minute episode, Mike shares a very powerful question that can help you improve your relationships at work and, ultimately, became a crucial part of any work team or organization.
2015-08-3101 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #16: Overcoming ConflictHow do you deal with interpersonal conflict? In this two-minute episode, Mike shares with you three verses that you can recite to yourself to help you get over any conflict with people in your life, especially those very close to you.
2015-08-2401 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #15: Why I Chose the PhilippinesIn 2014, Mike Grogan made a decision to live in the Philippines after two years of working in Tanzania. Listen to this episode find out why.
2015-08-2208 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #12: How to Stay Focused on Your GoalHow do you stay true to your vision? How do you stay focused on your goals? In this Minute with Mike episode, Mike Grogan shares with you a powerful tool to help you achieve your objectives daily.
2015-08-1701 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #9: What do you think?In this episode, speaker, coach and trainer Mike Grogan reveals the one question you can ask to foster creative and critical thinking in your work teams.
2015-08-1001 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode 7: How to Stop Complaining with Mike GroganAre you a whiner? Do you find yourself complaining a lot? In this first episode of Minute with Mike, we'll share with you the one thing you can do to stop the habit of complaining so you can get have a more positive, productive day.
2015-08-0301 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #5: A Mentor's Legacy with Mike GroganHow do you honor someone who has mentored you and helped you become a better version of you? Mike Grogan explains how.
2015-07-2711 minFirst-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"Episode #3: Monetize Your Passion with Anton DiazBlogger Anton Diaz talks about the risks and joys of building an internationally-recognized blog in this interview with Mike Grogan. Listen and get to know more about the man behind Our Awesome Planet.
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