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The Power of Embracing New Challenges

by Sonnie Santos | Salt and Light, Self Improvement, Testimonials | 0 comments

I accepted an invitation to speak at a convention of pediatricians w/o giving much thought. I Later realized my folly and panicked. However, by the grace of God, it turned into a beautiful experience.

Birthday Buffet and a Side of Values

by Sonnie Santos | Daily Musing, Personal Thoughts, Salt and Light | 0 comments

How a birthday dinner reservation turned into a reminder about faith, priorities, and being mindful of the impact of our decisions on others.

Turning 55 Today: Gratitude, Faith, and Family

by Sonnie Santos | 50's and Kicking, Testimonials | 0 comments

Turning 55 and feeling great! A celebration of life’s journey and the importance of gratitude, faith, and family in this new chapter.

Tech, Tithes, and Good Karma: A Phone’s Tale of Faith

by Sonnie Santos | Salt and Light, Testimonials | 0 comments

Our actions, rooted in faith, will reinforce the timeless truth that we reap what we sow. I lost my fancy phone, but it was returned.

Executive Presence and Power Dressing

by Sonnie Santos | Personal Branding, Testimonials | 0 comments

Executive presence and power dressing can make you noticeable to others. It allows you to stand out and receive special treatment.

Musings When I’m 54

by Sonnie Santos | 50's and Kicking, Testimonials | 0 comments

Feeling ko I’m just in my 30’s! It has not been an easy journey, but God has been faithful and present throughout.

Compete with yourself before competing with others

by Sonnie Santos | 50's and Kicking, Mental Health, Physical Fitness | 0 comments

Professional goals are different from an exercise, but we can overcome it with same mindset- Compete with yourself and be better before competing with others.

What Running Can Teach You About Business Planning

by Sonnie Santos | 50's and Kicking, Physical Fitness, Salt and Light, Wellness | 0 comments

Running is like business planning. You need a target, a strategy, and discipline to continue with the action steps.

Quiet Firing is Constructive Dismissal

by Sonnie Santos | Business and Human Rights, Employee Relations | 0 comments

Quiet firing is a fancy word used by millennials in modern workplaces. But the concept is not new, it is actually constructive dismissal

When is Discipline Needed Most?

by Sonnie Santos | Daily Musing | 1 comment

Discipline is unpleasant; however, we can avoid a larger pain later when we have no control or experience it now in a controlled environment.

Can Religious Expressions Add Value in the Workplace?

by Sonnie Santos | Change Agent, HR ToolBox, Salt and Light | 0 comments

Religious expression in the workplace is common in the Philippines. Some believed it help address behavioral issues, but some believed it can also create new ones. What is your take?

A Lesson on Betrayal

by Sonnie Santos | Personal Thoughts, Q and A, Salt and Light | 1 comment

Betrayal is personal, you alone can feel it. On the other hand, the person you thought have betrayed you is just being practical.

Spur Thinking By Using Stories

by Sonnie Santos | Coaching & Mentoring | 0 comments

Storytelling is a powerful tool to spur thinking. It a technique that bypasses the resistance of a person and opens an opportunity to get across a message.

Leadership Lessons from the Mountains

by Sonnie Santos | Coaching & Mentoring, Personal Thoughts | 2 comments

Early this week, I withdrew to the mountains to spend some time reflecting, praying and fasting. There are several lessons I gained (notes to self) from reading the story of Kings Saul and David, here’s a few leadership lessons that you may want to consider

#ASEAN2017: Covering and Blogging History

by Sonnie Santos | ASEAN | 0 comments

I’m not a journalist, so this ASEAN 2017 post will not be about politics. It’s about witnessing history unfold, our effort in helping write the story.

Joyfully Reconnecting

by Sonnie Santos | Social Good, Social/Mobile Computing | 11 comments

Joyfully reconnecting. This is what social web did to people 10 years ago, long before trolls and fake news thrive the virtual world.

Rendezvous with Death?

by Sonnie Santos | 2nd Look, Salt and Light, Testimonials | 4 comments

My body from waist up was numbed, can’t talk, move; and I’m grasping for air at the ER of Medical City. Is this a rendezvous with death?

How To Avoid Failure

by Sonnie Santos | Do It Yourself, Personal Thoughts, Reviews, Start Up Tips | 0 comments

Past experiences and present opportunities are not coincidences, they are intertwined with your purpose. Find that purpose and you’ll know your future..

Success Lessons from Jonathan Yabut

by Sonnie Santos | Do It Yourself, Reviews | 15 comments

What defines successful people is grit. The sustained passion and determination for a long period time.

To Inspire Someone Is To Make Him Think, Not Feel Good

by Sonnie Santos | Learning and Human Development, Personal Thoughts | 35 comments

To inspire is to offer an alternate solution so people can make an intelligent choice. Inspirational speakers are not in the business of making people laugh

My Close Encounter w/ a Demon Possessed Woman

by Sonnie Santos | Testimonials | 35 comments

Possessed by grief, a widow’s intense mourning and attempts to reconnect with her dead husband invited a demonic entity into her life.

Shaken To The Core

by Sonnie Santos | Personal Thoughts | 22 comments

I am not talking about the global economy, but my self who was shaken because my little princess is likely to have dengue.

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