Mishconceptions - Adulting & Career Podcast

We balance everything in our life with the best of our abilities – family, friends, fitness, faith, love, career, etc. We hustle so hard that we forget to rest or worse we feel bad for resting. Why do we feel this way? This episode is meant to redefine what is success and to highlight that resting is also productive. Our success is always measured by others, but our satisfaction is measured by ourselves. Relax, refresh, and recover by clicking the play button!

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Have you ever put off a big opportunity or a passion project because you think it wasn't the right time yet? Have you used excuses such as "I'm not ready yet" or "My work is not good enough yet"? On this episode, graphic designer and branding consultant, Lexter Ang, joins me as we discuss why you should stop waiting for the perfect time, but instead focus on putting in the time and effort in starting and mastering what you plan to do. 

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As we enter the new year, let's not only focus on making your resolutions or goal setting, but also FEAR setting. Goal setting is vital to keep us on track on where we want to go or where we should gear our activities and plans to, but identifying our fears and how to navigate around them is equally important for us to assess the cost of inaction. Join me and Janina Khazaie on this episode to find out how!

(02:55) Misconception about goal setting

(05:40) Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals 

(10:15) Importance of goal setting

(14:00) Fear Setting

Happy new year!

Christmas is not complete without Jose Mari Chan. Join us on this episode as he shares what he's doing outside of this yuletide season; the story behind his iconic song; and how we can keep Christmas in our hearts. Celebrate Christmas with us!

(02:33) Misconception about Jose Mari Chan

(07:16) Is Christmas your favorite holiday

(11:12) Story behind "Christmas in Our Hearts"

(21:58) How can we keep Christmas still close to our hearts

There isn’t a person amongst us who doesn’t have insecurities — some are just better at dealing with them, or perhaps hiding them. We worry too much of what other people might think about us. On this episode, Yen and I will discuss how to overcome your insecurities and how to build confidence while you're at it!

(03:07) Common misconception about insecurities

(05:54) Suffering through insecurities and building confidence

(09:45) Reasons that contribute to lowering a person's self-esteem or self confidence

(13:51) How to be responsible on social media

(24:43) How do we manage and overcome our insecurities

(28:31) How do you inspire others when you yourself needs inspiration

Failure, whether we like it or not, is a huge part of our growth and our being. We often hear that failure helps us learn and be a better version of ourselves. Easier said than done of course. If you keep failing, it makes you afraid to start anything or worse it makes you start doubting yourself. On this episode, I will be joined by Francis Kong as we talk about how to manage failures; how to use them to our advantage; and how to succeed with them. 

(02:58) Misconceptions on failure or failing

(04:50) Different kinds of failures and when is it okay to fail?

(07:15) The time Francis Kong experienced failure and how he bounced back from it

(11:44) How not to be afraid of failure

(15:25) Common mistakes when failing

(24:50) Final thoughts and advice from Francis Kong

You worked all year round and now it's time to have that performance review with your boss. What do you do? How can you prepare for it? How can you ask for a raise? All these things and more on this latest episode with headhunter and Managing Director of Icon Executive Asia, Patt Soyao. 

(02:30) Common misconception about asking for a raise and performance conversations

(06:16) How do you prepare for a performance conversation?

(11:50) When is it factual and when is it "mayabang"?

(15:13) How can you respond respectfully if you don't agree with your boss' assessment of you?

(24:04) How do you ask for a raise?

(29:40) How do you know your market value? 

Firing someone is not the easiest thing to do. Alternatively, receiving the bad news about losing your job is  a lot to take in as well. On this episode, I will be joined by Faye, more popularly known as Madam HR from the Underpaid Podcast, as we talk about the reasons and considerations before you can lose your job or on the flip side fire someone. It's a difficult conversation and you need to make sure you come prepared. 

(02:52) What is a common misconception about getting fired? 

(04:35) What are the common reasons to get fired? 

(07:46) What kind of processes do employers and employees have to go through?

(17:35) As an employee, how do you react to such news? As an employer, whatare the preparations and considerations that you need to have before breaking the bad news?

(26:02) - Can it be undone? Can you appeal?

(33:38) - Final thoughts

We all have people around us that can be absolutely draining to talk to. They complain, criticize, and bring a lot of negative energy to you. How do you deal with them? How do you NOT become one of them? On this episode, the yellow guy TOL from the Yellow Space Podcast joins me as we talk about how to stay positive and yellow despite all the negativity around us. Welcome to your safe space!

Have you always wondered what it's like to work for a startup? Word on the street they pay a premium vs typical corporates, but is it true? On this episode, we’ll dive deeper into the startup scene here in the Philippines. What is it like to work in one. What are the misconceptions around it and why is it a path that one should consider journeying in? Join me and my 2 guests, Luis Sia, Co-founder of Paymongo and Partner at 335 Fund, and Wes Dela Cruz, Growth Product Manager and Principal at 335 Fund, as we unravel startups and maybe share a few tips on how to start your own. 

We discussed understanding our purpose, pushing our limits, and stepping out of our comfort zone in Part 1 "Keeping Your Faith & Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone". For part 2, Dimples and I delve deeper on taking "responsible" risks. When is it time to take risks and when is it time to pull back? It's easy to say that we should take risks, but that's not exactly true. We're not the only ones affected by our choices when we take risks. While we may have everything to gain, we may also have everything to lose. Find out how to take risks that matter!

We often hear that great things never come from our comfort zones, so we must step out of it to grow. Of course, it's easier said than done. There are a lot of things to consider before we take that leap of faith. On this episode, Dimples and I will talk about the importance of keeping our faith, pushing our boundaries, and not staying "comfortable" all the time. Press play if you're ready to take that leap! 

Check out Part 2, "Taking Responsible Risks", where Dimples and I continue to talk about when is it time to take risks and when is it time to pull back. When we take risks, we are not the only ones affected by the consequences of our choices. Find out how to take responsible risk! 

Sleep plays an important role to our physical and mental health. However, it's not enough to just get long hours of sleep, but also to get quality sleep. On this episode, I am joined by JPaul Hernandez, Alec Cuenca and Neil Dimapilis as we all talk about sleeping misconceptions, evening habits to prepare yourself for rest, and tips on how to get better sleep. 

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Overnight? Moving out? How many business days do you need to ask for permission to go out with friends? What sneaky skills have you mastered growing up with tiger parents? On this episode, Stan Sy and I discussed our experiences growing up with strict parents and how we navigated around it. Click play and go down on a trip to memory lane with us. 

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We were all forced to adapt to a "new normal" the past year. While we are all waiting for this to end, we also can't help but wonder if the effects will be permanent even AFTER the pandemic is long gone. One of the worries of college students nowadays is "Are we ready to face the 'real world' given that most of our education was done online?" This episode is specially dedicated to college students for their chance to tell their stories and for people to better understand how different university life is in this new normal. Zoom in! 

Feeling helpless, drained or defeated? Are you losing your motivation or feeling overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands? You might be burnout. On this episode, I will be joined by Carla & Nica from It's An Adult Thing Podcast, as we talk about the signs of burnout, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it. Hit play to avoid burnout!

Are you guilty of being too hard on yourself? Whether we want to admit it or not, there are times that we consciously or unconsciously bury ourselves with a lot of work, we forget to rest, or we beat ourselves too much on the simplest mistakes. On this episode, Dr. Ging Zamora and I will talk about how we can take a step back, forgive ourselves for the days that we’re not as motivated, and practice how to be kinder to ourselves. Click play and start your self love journey now!

Have you been trying to save up as much as you want to retire early? What does it really mean to be financially independent? Well, there's what we call FIRE Movement that is popular in other countries. Join me and Charm from Ready2Adult PH as we talk about what is FIRE, the good and the bad, and everything you need to know about being financially independent and (possibly) retiring early. Fire away!

We talked about the basics and the main considerations that you need to be mindful of before your start your property investment journey in Part 1 of this episode. On this second part, we're ready to go deeper into our discussion as we talk about how to maximize your property investment, investing in foreclosed properties, choosing between a land and structure, and many more!

Listen to the Part 1 of this episode where we talked about the considerations, the current market environment, and the 7 tips that you need to know before you start your property journey!

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Have you thought about investing in real estate? Are you wondering what is happening in the market right now? Investing in a property may be one of the biggest decision and the most expensive decision that you will make in your entire life, so you need to be equipped with what you need to consider before putting your hard earned money in that investment. On this episode, property guru, Carl Dy is ready to share "7 Tips You Need to Know in Your Property Investing Journey" and more! 

Listen to Part 2 of this podcast where we discussed how to maximize your property investment. We'll also touch on foreclosed properties, land investment and many more!

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We all have dreams, jobs, relationships and expectations of people that we have gotten used to, but can we let them go when they're not healthy for us anymore? How do we let go of things we hold so dearly? On this episode, Coach Lyqa Maravilla and I will take about when is it time to try harder and when is it time to let go. Ready na ba kayong mag-let go? 

Let's talk about online dating in its various forms, figure out how to create the swipe right kind of profile, and learn how to avoid getting catfished. On this episode, Bea and Ciari of Thirsty and Thirty Podcast are ready to share their dating apps experiences and to give out their advice to those who are still looking for the one through online dating. What are you waiting for? Swipe right and listen to this episode!

37k or 60k? We read about this the past weeks and it has been a debate whether education is really a huge factor. There are people who invests a lot of time and money in taking further studies such as MBAs or Masters. Do we really need them? What is employability and how does it help you move up the corporate ladder? On this episode, the People Lead of Canva, Alvanson So, will talk about what you need to consider before taking further studies, if they are really important and also how to build your employability and make yourself a valuable asset to your company -- all from the HR point of view!

Bank accounts. E-wallets. Installment Plans. Credit Cards. Budgeting. Insurance. Investments. Expense Management. Retirement. SO MANY considerations on how to manage your personal finances. How do you start? How can you manage your habits and processes to grow your wealth? Join me and Nicole Alba as we both go through each one and share best practices and tips from a millennial and Gen Z point of view! Let's get rich together!

Have you ever wondered why you haven't gotten that promotion that you've always wanted even if you're working hard every single day? Simple. Working hard is NOT ENOUGH. There are a lot of factors that affect promotion and working hard is just bare minimum. Join me and Stanley Chi, host of the Underpaid Podcast, as we list down the usual factors that contribute to your promotion. Grab a pen and start taking down notes as you listen to this episode!  

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Are you guilty of comparing yourself with others? Do you "flex" too much on social media? Join me and Alec Cuenca, host of Small Talk! Podcast, as we discuss how to cope up with the social media age in a different perspective. Learn how to stop comparing yourself to others by reconnecting with your inner self. Grab a coffee and join our small talk on how to flex responsibly! 

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