SHiFT Forward

By Lakas Digital Network

Welcome to Shift Forward, the podcast where we explore the art of navigating life's transitions and embracing personal and professional growth. Join us as we dive into inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you're seeking career advancement, personal development, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, Shift Forward is your go-to resource for making meaningful progress. Tune in and discover how to turn challenges into opportunities and take the next step towards a brighter future.

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Episode 009 - New Managers

SHiFT ForwardAug 11, 2019

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S2 E12: Remote Work Revolution

In their final episode for Season 2, Coach Rye and Anton talk about the latest tips shared by Mike Walsh in his talk during the Future of Work Summit entitled: The Remote Work Revolution.

Have a productive day!

#ShiftForward #Productivity #RemoteWork

Jun 21, 202040:42

S2 E11: Interview with Aldin and Chris

We conclude our podcast #RealTalk interview series with 2 people living on the opposite sides of the globe, and find out how they managed their lives during the pandemic scenario to stay productive. Let’s hear it from Chris and Aldin!

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #ChrisAldin

Jun 14, 202042:27

S2 E10: Interview with Aaron Arboleda

Aaron is a payroll manager for one of the BPOs here in Manila. He was in a unique situation when the lockdown happened. Tune in to learn more and listen as he talked with Coach Rye about how he was able to keep himself sane, despite being an extrovert and "stuck" in a foreign land. You might not be in a similar situation as Aaron but we are sure you can get inspiration and learn from him.

Thanks again for your time, Aaron.

Note: This was recorded a couple of weeks after lockdown started, and we are happy to announce that Aaron's situation has gotten better.

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #AaronArboleda

Jun 07, 202015:20

S2 E9: Interview with Kitty Legaspi

Kitty is a certified public account who is currently working as a change agent for a multinational bank. Outside work she is a wife and mother to 2 kids and to a yorkie. During her free time, she looks after her plants and does some doodling.

Thanks again for your insights, Kitty.

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #KittyLegaspi

May 31, 202019:58

S2 E8: Interview with Rap Ramirez

In this episode, Coach Rye talks with Rap about what he has been up to during the ECQ. He talks about the bright side as well as some realities he had to face while in lockdown. Rap also talked about how he was able to start a new business despite the current situation.

Now that we are in GCQ, we hope that they are now able to enjoy the sunrise with their sun as well as visit their loved ones.

Thanks again for the insights, Rap.

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #RapRamirez

May 24, 202015:05

S2 E7: Interview with Ann

In this episode, Anton chats with Ann about how she dealing with the COVID situation. They talk about the major differences and challenges of remote work in her industry (2:30), her major adjustment in handling her team and personal life (4:05) as well as balancing workload and personal affairs (9:05). Ann also talks about what are her mindful pause activities as well as what she plans to do (and other tips) that can help us cope with this situation.

Thanks again for your time, Ann.

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #AnnCruz

May 17, 202014:47

S2 E6: Interview with Nadj

In this episode, Coach Rye chat with Nadj Miravalles about how she is dealing with this COVID situation. We started off by talking about how she is keeping sane as well as continuing on with her wedding plans (3:20). We also talked about how she is multi-tasking as well as her "by feel" method of prioritizing and getting things done (6:30) before talking about the biggest challenges she faces being stuck at home (7:30). We also talked about what she does in her ME time as well as new skills she has learned since the ECQ (9:50). Finally. Nadj shares some tips on how she hustles with her different businesses.

Thanks again for your time, Nadj.

To learn more about Nadj's business, please check out the following:

#ShiftForward #Productivity #InterviewSeries #NadjMiravalles

May 10, 202016:37

S2 E5: Delegation

In this episode, Coach Rye and Anton continue to talk about the art of delegation, which they touched on in the previous episode. They talk about the definition of delegation (3:20), why we delegate (5:10), what (are the best tasks) to delegate (9:30), when (is the best time) to delegate (13:05) and also how to delegate (19:05). Finally, we talk about accountability and responsibility when it comes to delegated tasks (26:30).

Hopefully this will help you become more productive through other people.

Have a productive day!

#ShiftForward #Productivity #Delegation

May 03, 202029:24

S2 E4: Morning Routines

In this episode, Coach Rye and Anton talk about routines. Anton starts going into the details of his morning routine (4:00), and talks about the first part which retrospection and reflection, or what he calls the dopamine moment (5:15) which is capped off with some reality check (8:30). Anton then talks about looking at the present and visualizing the outcome (13:05) and finally about prioritization and delegation (18:12). Coach Rye then talks about how his routine is different from Anton's (21:05) and talks about the importance of meditation / mindfulness for him (21:05)

Hopefully, you can pick-up some pointers here on how to build your own routine.

Be mindful about what works for you, and figure out the best routine for you.

Some useful links:

UNPLUG - a practice of mindfulness at home and in the work pace to help reduce stress, increase productivity, heighten creativity, develop empathy and lessen anxiety in the extremely fast-paced, complex and volatile environment.
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace) by Chade-Meng Tan
I stopped using the meditation app, and is simply using the build-in BREATHE app on my Apple Watch. Feel free to use the timer.

#ShiftForward #Productivity #MorningRoutines

Apr 26, 202032:16

S2 E3: Planning Your Day

In this episode, Coach Rye and Anton talk about how they plan their days. They share tips and techniques, as well as tools that they use to get this done. Feel free to share your own tips and techniques.

Have a productive day.

Apr 19, 202038:46

S2 E2: Challenges of Remote Work

In this second episode, Coach Rye and Anton continue their discussion about remote work. This time they focus on the challenges that it brings to teams and individual team members, hoping that it will help you prepare for them. Have a productive day.

Mar 24, 202030:32