Leadership Speaker Philippines - Leadership Speaker Philippines

MARLON MOLMISA

//

About Marlon Molmisa

Short Profile

MarlonMolmisa

leadership speaker. management consultant. corporate trainer.

Marlon Molmisa is a Filipino leadership speaker, corporate trainer, author, and talent manager who has been in the learning and talent development industry since 2012. He is the Chairman of the Azcend Group, a management support team that handles Mzone Training Philippines, (a pool of top team building facilitators in the Philippines), Azcend Leadership (a corporate training provider), Molmisa Ventures Corporation, Olivz Food Corporation and The Digital Juan Productions Inc.


Marlon earned his Masters in Public Management (MPM) at the Ateneo de Manila University - School of Government. He is an alumnus of the Asian Institute of Management with a Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Management Consulting.


Aside from his own companies, he has helped entrepreneurs and business owners pioneer enterprises in various industries such as retail, distribution, gas and oil, health and wellness, publishing, marketing, and construction. In 2010-2011, he served as a member of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Board of Regents. He is the author of inspirational books: Ang Mahalaga Bumangon Ka and The Game Plan of the Underdog. Marlon is also a licensed professional teacher who maximizes his purpose in training and public speaking.


Corporate Background

Chief Operating Officer

The Digital Juan Productions, Inc. (2023 - present)

The Digital Juan Productions Inc provides top-quality video and photography services that capture and preserve clients' most precious memories. With a commitment to innovation, and professionalism, The Digital Juan strive to be the leading provider of visual storytelling in the Philippines and beyond.

Managing Partner

Azcend Leadership and Consulting Corporation (2022 - present)

Azcend Leadership and Consulting is a talent management firm that handles trainers, speakers, and training companies such as Mzone Training Philippines (organization development consultants) and Think Up PH (life coaching services). This coming 2023, the corporation will launch its publishing house.

Chief Operating Officer

Molmisa Ventures Corporation (2022 - present)

Molmisa Ventures Corporation is a family-owned business engaged in developing e-learning materials (Speak and Teach PH) that are digitally distributed all over 18 countries worldwide. The corporation also handles the Molmisa Virtual Office + Workspace , the first legally recognized virtual office in Cainta, Rizal.

Founding President

Mzone Training Philippines (2012 - present)

Mzone Training PH has served more than 1,000+ organizations from different sectors, including MSMEs, conglomerates, multi-national corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies, since 2012 through various learning events such as soft-skills workshops, in-house training, team building, and books publication.

MOST IN-DEMAND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Leadership and Mental Health

Creating an awareness about the reality of mental health especially in our current season where people are uncertain about their future. This session hopes to develop your self and inspirational leadership abilities.

Stress-Proof Leadership

Increase your leadership and management capacities to bear heavy responsibilities. This program will hone you to be better despite of the presence of stressors. It is not the absence of stress, it is how you handle it.

EQ+AQ Leadership

Increasing your Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Adversity Quotient (AQ) can change the course of your life. These two intelligences can bring positive impact to your future and career. The good news, it can be worked out.

Next Normal Leadership

It answers the question “how should leaders behave and lead in the next coming years?” It focuses on the future more than the present setup of our society. It gives practical and researched-based leadership principles on how to be futuristic and visionary.

Work-Life Integration

Work Life Balance is an old-school. The new trend in work and life productivity is the merging and maximizing of the two. As we fully embrace the fourth industrial revolution, we are now bringing our offices in our homes and making sure that we get all things done.

Bullseye Sales Techniques

This training focuses on enhancing the capabilities of sales professionals, enabling them to effectively communicate, persuade, and close deals with potential customers in a more strategic influence-building and up-to-date sales approaches.

557600

CLIENTS SERVED

865

ORGANIZATIONS HELPED

12

COUNTRIES REACHED

24

MODULES CREATED

Articles and Blogs

Emergency Declaration: Leaders Should Take Responsibility

The movie (Emergency Declaration) ended with silence, a piece of short mellow music that allowed us to think through. After leaving the movie house, my wife asked me, "What have you realized?"

I said, "Great leaders take responsibility." 
If you think I will spoil the story and plot of the movie, you are wrong. I am writing this not to tell you the details. Let me excite and encourage you at the same time to watch it on your own. Emergency Declaration is worth watching. It is an excellent movie with a profound message on leadership. 

But if you would ask me, my takeaway is about "leadership and taking responsibility."

Why is it essential for leaders to take responsibility? Because it gives people ownership and confidence. 

In a study by Albert Bandura and Robert Wood (1989), they found that self-confidence builds people's performance and productivity. Such confidence in people is developed when their leaders trust them and give them some leeway in decision-making. 

When I was a grade school teacher ten years ago, I had a conversation with a parent of my pupil. At that time, I wondered why my student was hesitant to make simple decisions and had difficulty initiating help. 

He was like a robot that needed to be activated to do actions. My student kept on blaming others for his own fault. He lacked in taking responsibility for the mistakes he's doing. At the same time, he did not want to become a leader because of "responsibilities." 

The parent admitted and recognized that such behavior could be a result of her "perfectionist personality." She did not allow her child to clean the house because the parent had a set of routines for cleaning that her child couldn't follow. 

Because of this, the parent gets frustrated. She scolded him every time her son made wrong decisions. In other words, she did not allow her son to decide on simple things. 

It was the first time I realized how many people can't take responsibility. Sometimes, it is not because they are not capable. It is only because their confidence is not strongly built. 

Ten years later, I see the same scenario in my corporate clients. People in organizations with stringent and stiff rules are less productive than those who belong in progressive companies. 

When I say progressive, they have policies to maintain order but continually grow and update their regulations based on the current demands. Their leaders allow their subordinates to independently decide, fail, suggest, and solve problems. These progressive companies produce high-performing talents and exponential growth each year.

In the United States, companies in Fortune 200 that empowered their leaders through higher spending authority outperformed the other organizations that had many signatories and protocols on budgeting and spending. (Posner et al., 1985).

In connection to this, Professor Leonard Schlesinger of Havard Business School revealed the two best practices of companies that provide exceptional customer experience: first, their employees have the "latitude" or the leeway to meet the customer needs; second, their organization's talents have the "discretion" or sufficient authority to serve what the client wants.

Many studies would support how "controlling people" can lead to low self-confidence and low productivity. The result? They are afraid to take responsibility. On the other hand, giving them "latitude" and "discretion" can increase their sense of ownership. Many of them own the company as if it is really their own. 

CEO of Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation, Jack Stack, explicitly explained the deeper meaning of "ownership" when he shared, 

"We have a company filled with people who not only are owners but who think and act like owners rather than employees. That's an important distinction. Getting people to think and act like owners goes far beyond giving them equity. They have all the knowledge, understanding, and information they need to make a decision, and they have the motivation and the will to act fast. Ownership is not a set of legal rights. It's a state of mind."

The more ownership mentality that our people possess, the more they are engaged. The more they are engaged, the more they take responsibility. 

If your talents take responsibility, they will take the blame for their own mistakes. To the point, even if it is not their mistake, but no one is taking the burden caused by wrong decisions, they take it. It is not because they want to be a hero but because they are selfless enough to think of the "we" more than "me."

If I may reiterate what Jack Stack said, we can say that leadership is not a legal right, a title, or a badge. It is a state of mind, a mental paradigm translated to our actions.

Now I am talking to the leaders. Let us show what leadership is. Taking responsibility means, first, if we mess up, it is not harmful to say sorry. Build credibility by staying real, genuine, and teachable; second, allow our people to be humans. Let them practice and increase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Get ready to rescue anytime if needed, and third, share the credit with all. If they win, recognize them. If you win, share the victory. 

It is no longer about you or me. It is now about us. There is an automatic response to be selfless when we start to embrace the reality that leaders are meant to serve above themselves.

Leaders' Role In The Recovery Stage


We are now in the recovery stage. 

This was announced by NEDA Acting Secretary Ken Chua via Zoom Webinar organized by the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines last May 28.

He mentioned the 3 phases of the government's economic plan for the country as we face the battle against Covid 19.

1. Emergency Stage (March to May 2020)
2. Recovery Stage (June to December 2020)
3. Resilience Stage (2021 onwards)

March-May 2020 was the Emergency Stage where the government implemented a strict community quarantine so that the virus would not spread rapidly.

While we were encouraged to stay at home, our economy also slowed down, which was caused by very thin opportunities for companies to generate sales, no income for the employees under "no work, no pay" status, and the daily expenses did not stop.

This led the government to initiate some financial support for the poor, affected employees, and small businesses, such as the DSWD's Social Amelioration Program (SAP), DOLE's COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP), Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers, Barangay Ko Bahay Ko (TUPAD #BKBK) Program, SSS's Small Business Wage Subsidy (SBWS) Program and more.

Aside from these, local leaders like Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig City pushed their own version of SAP as supplementary financial aid for those who were not included under the DSWD's master list.

Although the government is persistent to do its best to support the needs of the people, most experts claim that these are not long-term solutions.

During these months, many businesses were bleeding. There are some firms that have already filed for bankruptcy, some decided to temporarily close, and some are currently going through a retrenchment.

If you are a business owner or someone who has an access to the highest level of your company, you would understand. You would feel that the decision was made out of Solomonic wisdom because you see the entire picture.

But for an ordinary employee, that's a selfish decision. We are not exactly sure what's going on in the mind of the employees. People are naturally biased toward their personal needs and agenda. Therefore, some employees have the highest tendency to not accept the decision.

Be ready to hear some backlash like, "I did my best for this team... I sacrificed my time with my family for this company... I deserved this spot more than this particular employee who would stay... and so on and so forth." 

In the next coming days, there will be more online meetings with your bosses and staff. More documents need to be signed. Noise within your organization will start to scream! You have to be fully prepared.

Just take a break. Have a deep breath. Stretch out. Grab a coffee, and let's talk about how we can be better business leaders these days.

LEADERS' ROLE IN THE RECOVERY STAGE

As discussed by NEDA Acting Sec. Chua, June - December 2020 is supposed to be the Recovery Stage. In this blog, we will not focus on what the government will be doing in the next 6 months.

By this time, let us zoom in on your plans. Plans that you have full control of. These are the habits that you can do to put your team in order again.

1. Empathy Works.

The community quarantine provided me with much time to read more books, and articles, attend webinars, and be updated on the trends in leadership from all sectors of society.

This is what I have discovered. In terms of leadership, nothing has changed. Hmmm.. Yes, nothing, aside from the fact that empathetic leadership works best in this season.

Why? Because your people are disoriented. They fear the loss of their jobs. They worry about their families' lives and own health since Covid 19 is hyped to be a virus that cannot be seen and is deadly. They are uncertain of what will be the next move of the management in which most of their bosses are also uncertain.

Uncertainty develops stress based on the study. World Health Organization said that fear, worry, and stress are normal responses when we are faced with uncertainty or the unknown.

While I was talking to some business leaders these past months, one mentioned that the problems of our organization before the Covid 19 happened will still be our problem in the next few months. Lack of communication, personality clashes, office politics, management issues, and more. 

All these concerns would rise again if we failed to properly address them before the lockdown. It just happened that another problem came into the picture - Covid 19. Therefore, people are now overwhelmed with concern in the office and concern in their personal lives.


So the question here is, "how not be an additional burden to your employees?"

Simply increase your empathy. Be more compassionate. That's where you can increase your influence and be able to encourage them to be more productive at work.

Empathy happens when you first detect the current emotion of your people. Ask them. Check if their actions are consistent with what they say. Feel and read between the lines. Have a deep discernment. Look at the defense mechanisms. Sometimes, they hurt other people because they are hurt.

Second, just allow them to speak. Create an atmosphere where it is ok not to be ok. Initiate the conversation that would encourage them to be more vulnerable. Be genuine with your emotions too. Remember, leaders should have high emotional intelligence. It is not only the ability to have a strong personality but also skill in how to facilitate the emotions of the people.

Lastly, dive deeper. Ask them about their families.

Throughout my journey as a leader, especially in the context of business, I can say that the openness of our staff about their families determines the level of their trust in us. The more that we know about each other's families, the more that we trust and respect each other.

Empathy starts in asking about their family's conditions. You may not solve everything about their personal concerns, but just the act of asking and listening, that really works!

As the leadership gurus would say, "touch the heart before you ask the hand."

2. Assist Them To Change.

After you connect to them emotionally, the second move is to improve their change management muscle.

Our current new normal is always subject to change. The current situation is still unstable. Expect that another big shift is always possible. A leader's role is not only to prepare for it but also to include his team in the process.

I love what John Kotter of Harvard Business School said, "Leaders don’t make plans; they don’t solve problems; they don’t even organize people. What leaders really do is prepare organizations for change and help them cope as they struggle through it."

As I have talked to some employees these past few days, I learned that people don't need motivational speakers or managers. They need leaders in these trying times.

Motivational speakers can just hype your people to move. But leaders will inspire and assist them in going through change.

Managers will just direct people on what they should do and how they should behave. But leaders will join their people to struggle with the process of change.

As I said, "champions love the process more than the end goal. They enjoy the practice more than the trophies. They enjoy every pain from it. They love the journey more than the destination."

A leader should always educate his people on the value of sacrifice. Communicate what's going on in the organization. Allow them to become a part of the process of change that is happening in the company.

Ask for their insights. Know their side. Involve them in the decision-making process, not necessarily in the major decisions. The important part is they would feel that you are all in this together.

Additional heads up! I've been hearing some concerns from business leaders that their employees kept on comparing their company with other companies. Other companies provide laptops, pocket wifis, and office furniture for their work-from-home setup. If you have the capacity to provide it, go ahead! It really helps!

But if you are not able, it is a mortal sin to directly tell them, "Please don't compare our company with the others." Instead, have a heart-to-heart talk, either through an online meeting, team gathering, or one-on-one.

The best way to communicate is to give them the context of your company. The financial standing, the client's demand, opportunities in the market, and the overall picture of your industry. Be fully honest in the process of dialogue. People love honest leaders.

Sometimes, as you explain the current condition of the team, it is not necessary to justify why you are unable to provide what they need. Just make sure that you are there and you are doing your best to assist them along the changes in the company.

3. Be Visible Most Often.

In times of crisis, people look for someone they can lean on. Whether we accept it or not, leaders are born to be strong men. Therefore, his presence when everything crumbles is really crucial.

That's why I encourage you to be there - always.

When I say "always," it doesn't mean 24/7. It doesn't mean that you have to be physically present all the time.

Let me clarify that attendance is not always equal to presence. There are leaders who are there just to show some courtesy. Or maybe, they are required to do so. Most of the time, these leaders are there but not emotionally present to their people.

Visibility is beyond video calls. Leadership is more than tasks cascading or team huddles. Leadership is about making sure that everyone is aligned and that everyone is ready before the ship moves forward.

When I say visibility, it is beyond legitimacy. More than your titles. It is about rolling up your sleeves. Visibility means, "Hey! I see that you are struggling with your work. Can I help? How can we do about it?"

Yes, it is the gesture of reaching out.

You cannot fix all the problems in your department or the entire company. However, I am sure you can be a part of the solution. Do what you can do. Maximize your networks who can help with your team's challenges. Mobilize the entire team for a massive bayanihan.

You don't have to be on the ground to help each one of them. Imagine it as if you are in a choir. You are the choirmaster. Just stand in the middle. Get your stick and move your hand. Then enjoy the hymn!

Visibility means you never allow your organization to be leaderless.

Kouzes and Posner, authors of the best-selling book "The Leadership Challenge," found out through their leadership studies that  "people admire leaders who serve during….innovation and change." This means that they are immersed in people's lives when they are suffering.

Leaders, be there and serve.


Mental Health Speakers Philippines

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL | Mental Health Training for Employees


“Employers are directed to develop appropriate policies and programs on mental health in the workplace designed to raise awareness on mental health issues, correct the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions, identify and provide support for individuals at risk, and facilitate access to individuals with mental health conditions to treatment and psychosocial support,” a direction and explanation of the Chief Labor and Employment Officer of the Bureau of Working Conditions Dr. Ma. Imelda S. Santos regarding Mental Health Programs for Employees. (DOLE, 2019)

Mental health disorders are defined by the World Health Organization as a “broad range of problems with different symptoms,” generally characterized by “some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behavior, and relationships with others.” (WHO, 2019)

In the Philippines, based on the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, mental disability ranks as the third disability in the country, with an estimated 88 people suffering for every 100,000 Filipinos (DOH, 2018) Moreover, recent data shows that there are almost 3.2 cases of suicide for every 100,000 Filipinos as a result of depression. (World Population Review, 2019)

This program aims to provide awareness of Mental Health issues and give practical tips on how to handle such cases personally and in the workplace.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the seminar-workshop, participants should have:

o Comprehended the nature and importance of mental health; 
o Evaluated if they are undergoing mental health issues; and
o Learned practical ways of addressing mental health concerns.

LEARNING OUTLINE

PART 1: THE NEXT GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS

1. What is Mental Health and Mental Distress?
2. The Impact of the Global Health Crisis on our Mental Health 
3. What Does the Global Statistics Say?
4. The Struggle is Real: Stigma on Mental Health

PART 2: YOUR CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH STATUS

1. Personal Risk Assessment Common Mental Health Problems
o Mood Disorders: Depression
o Anxiety and Panic Attacks
o Eating Disorders
o Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
2. Mental Health Issues in a Work From Home Setup (Triggers and Manifestations) 

3. The Role of Stress in Mental Health

4. The Value of Holistic Sabbath (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual) 

5. Hope at Home: Self-Management Techniques
o The Power of Rest and Routines
o Digital Minimalism
o Clean Living
o Physical Distancing But Not Social Distancing
o Me to We: How Can Supporting Others Support Your Own Mental Health?
PART 3: SAME STORM, DIFFERENT BOATS

1. How Can Positivity Be Toxic?
2. Creating a Mentally Healthy Environment For Your Co-Workers 
3. How Can Over-Productivity Become Counter-Productive? 
5. The Value of Empathy in Leadership and Management
6. The Circle of Concern vs. The Circle of Control

ABOUT THE TRAINERS

RONALD MOLMISA is the author of the best-selling relationship books, the Lovestruck series published by OMF Literature: Lovestruck (Love Mo Siya, Sure Ka Ba?) (2010), Lovestruck: Singles Edition (2012) and Lovestruck: Sexy Edition (2013), Lovestruck: Sakit Edition (2014), Lovestruck: Sweetheart Edition (2015), Lovestruck: Sakit No More Edition (2016), and Lovestruck: Shanaba? Edition (2018).

His other books include Pass or Fail? (How to be the best student ever) (2011), Pinoy Big Values (2014) with Rei Lemuel Crizaldo as co-author, Pass or Fail? Book 2: How to be the Best Youth Ever (2015), Pass or Fail? Book 3 (How to be the Best Yuppie Ever) (2017) and Papunta pa lang kami, Pabalik na Kayo (How to Understand and Love Your Parents) (2019).

RONALD is an academic researcher by training and discipline and a minister by calling. He graduated Valedictorian at Rizal High School-Pasig City (Batch 1995) and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and his Master in International Studies (major in Political Science) in 2001 and 2005, respectively at UP-Diliman. He is currently finishing his post-graduate degree in Christian Counseling at Alliance Graduate School-Quezon City.

Ronald spearheads the Lovestruck Movement, founded on June 2013. He has been serving in the youth ministry for more than two decades. He is the Founding President and Head Pastor of Generation 3:16 Ministries, a ministry focused on discipling the younger generation and Filipino families.

Before embracing full-time ministry in June 2013, he served as a professor of political science at the following universities: UP-Diliman (2010- 2013), Lyceum University of the Philippines-Manila (June-October 2010), De La Salle University Manila (2007-2009), and Ateneo de Manila University (2006-2008). He started as a university researcher at the Third World Studies Center, UP-Diliman (2002-2005). 

His specialization revolves around the following: relationship counseling (premarital, marriage, and family), responsible sexuality, socio-political analysis, youth ministry, and leadership. He is a regular writer and socio-political analyst for Oras na Pilipinas (Pananaw Pinoy section), a daily morning program of Far East Broadcasting Company-Philippines (702 DZAS). He has also been featured in "Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho" as a regular Marriage and Relationships Counselor.

He is happily married to Margarita “Ate Gigi” Molmisa, his divine helpmate and precious pearl.

MONICA SAGAD-MOLMISA is a speech mentor, speaker, writer, and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has already spoken and trained thousands of people in various fields. She serves as the CEO of Molmisa Ventures Corporation and Operations Manager of Mzone Training PH and Azcend Leadership and Consulting Corporation.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology at the University of the Philippines - Manila and was given scholastic merits. She was the General Secretary of the Collegiate Association of Speech Pathologists from the Academic Year 2010 to 2011. Monica is also a certified member of the Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP).

Monica has experience working at different centers and hospitals, including the Medical City and Makati Medical Center. She finished the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program of the University of the Philippines - Manila in 2018.

Her background in the medical field allowed her to have more exposure in terms of mental health, especially in the cases of children. Currently, Monica is directly connected with professionals in the US, Canada, and Australia who are advocates of mental health.

Monica is an achiever as she was the valedictorian of her batch in high school and grade school at Paco Catholic School, one of the largest Parochial Schools in the Philippines. She was also awarded the Most Outstanding Achiever of the Year by the school above in 2008 for being involved in several organizations, contests, and other extra-curricular activities.

MARLON MOLMISA Marlon Molmisa is a Filipino leadership speaker, corporate trainer, author, and talent manager who has been in the learning and talent development industry since 2012. He is the Founding President of Mzone Training Philippines, current Chairman and President of Azcend Leadership and Consulting Corporation, Chief Operating Officer of Molmisa Ventures Corporation, and the Founding Chairman of Elevaxion, Inc.

Currently, Marlon is venturing into the food business as an investor and Board Member of Olivz Food Corporation. Aside from his own companies, he has helped entrepreneurs and business owners pioneer enterprises in various industries such as retail, distribution, gas and oil, health and wellness, publishing, marketing, and construction. In 2010, he served as a member of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Board of Regents. Marlon earned his Master in Public Management (MPM) at the Ateneo de Manila University - School of Government.

He is the author of inspirational books: Ang Mahalaga Bumangon Ka and The Game Plan of the Underdog. He is also a licensed professional teacher who maximizes his purpose in training and public speaking.



DOWNLOAD MARLON'S PROFILE PORTFOLIO: DOWNLOAD HERE!
For quick browsing of his profile portfolio, you may check it below.

He's not just an inspirational speaker, but also a trainer who combines substance and the art of public speaking. Get inspired and empowered. Book him for your next learning event!

To know more about Marlon's talks and programs, you can e-mail manager@mzonetrainingph.com | mzonetrainingph@gmail.com or contact 0968 887 0962 | 0906 211 7256. You may also fill up the Booking Form below. It's our pleasure to serve your team! 

FOR INVITATION AND/OR QUOTATION, YOU MAY FILL OUT THIS FORM.

The form below has 16 questions, including the following: Your name, email address, contact number, name of the organization, your designation in the organization, service you need from us, start and end of the event, venue, number of the participants, the profile of the participants, objectives of the event, your budget for the pf of the speaker/facilitator and other special remarks.

What They Say About Marlon?

Marlon Molmisa is great. He is an effective speaker because his message is always being directed to a personal testimony wherein most of our youth can relate.

Jonaver Luklukan

Pastor and School Administrator

I believe Marlon is one of those young people who will help change this nation by empowering the next generation. His advocacy and heart is admirable; indeed a passion worthy of pursuit.

Jayson Lo

Motivational Speaker / Best-selling Author

Marlon is very intelligent, well-versed, funny and not boring, very informative speaker. Excellent!

Jacquiline Maguilimotan

DepEd Region XI | Educator/Official

Invite Marlon!
+63 968 887 0961
Unit 304 LN Business Center, A. Bonifacio Ave., Cainta, Rizal Philippines

SEND US A MESSAGE