Top Filipino Motivational Speaker and Business Leaders Headline Leadership Conference 2025

Top Filipino Motivational Speaker Sha Nacino will be among the top business leaders, and executives gathering at the Fearless Possibilities Leadership Conference 2025. Sha Nacino was also named one of the World’s Top 30 Motivational Speakers for 2025 by the Global Gurus. Scheduled for September 10, 2025 at One Shangri-La Place, Ortigas, the event will bring together 150 CEOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and senior executives to explore the theme “The Power of Human Connection in the Age of AI.”

The distinguished speaker lineup includes Andrew Matthews (international bestselling author), Eugene S. Acevedo (former CEO, RCBC), Luz Mercurio (Chief People and Culture Officer, Monde Nissin), Tonichi Parekh (VP, Concentrix), Jack Madrid (CEO, IBPAP), Nerissa Berba (Chief People Officer, Security Bank), and Delphine Ang (Leadership Coach & Speaker). With a mix of Top Business Leaders and thought leaders, the conference is designed to empower executives to navigate the challenges of leading in a disruptive age.

According to Top Filipino motivational speaker Sha Nacino:

“Whether you’re managing a team or leading an organization, it’s important to learn how to build trust, spark engagement, and transform culture.”

Co-presented by the Fearless Possibilities Leadership Podcast and BI WORLDWIDE, the event highlights that even in an era of AI, leaders who can connect deeply and authentically with people will always stand out.

The Fearless Possibilities Leadership Conference 2025 is made possible through the support of its sponsors Candid Coffee, Yorokobi, Batanes Travel and Tours, Kalap Events Services, and media partners Manila Bulletin, WhenInManila.com, SeminarPhilippines.com and My Metro Lifestyle. The event is also supported by partner organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce and other valued partners.

With a powerhouse lineup of executives, thought leaders, and a top motivational speaker, the conference is set to deliver powerful insights and practical strategies that will inspire leaders to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.

Architect Gilbert Yu shares three lessons for the next generation of designers Book launch celebrates a life built from zero to skyscrapers

Celebrated architect and developer Gilbert Yu is inspiring the next generation of architects with hard-earned wisdom drawn from over three decades in the industry. Known for his pioneering iconic projects, Yu distills his experience into essential lessons for future practitioners.

Yu sums up the lessons in his biography The Life and Adventures of Architect Gilbert Yu, written by award-winning journalist Iris Gonzales.

The book tells the inspiring journey of a young man who dared to dream and persevered through life’s challenges to achieve those dreams. It offers an inside and intimate look at an extraordinary success story that began with the most humble of beginnings.

A Filipino-Chinese born and raised in Manila, Yu would become not just one of the country’s most prominent and successful architects of his time, but also an enduring pillar of Philippine architecture. His story is a timeless blueprint for triumph, shared prosperity, and lasting success.

Some lessons he wants to impart to architects:

Lesson 1: Architecture goes beyond design

“Architecture is not just about designing structures—it’s about building lives,” Yu said. “Every structure must have purpose, be designed with excellence, and built for permanence.”

Lesson 2: Architects must be knowledgeable in business

Yu believes architects should understand property value, project feasibility, and market trends to ensure success. “Architects must also be development consultants, not just technical people,” he noted, urging schools to integrate business and entrepreneurship into architectural education.

Lesson 3: Architects must be forward-thinking

Designs should anticipate shifts in landscapes, lifestyles, and technology, enabling structures to stand the test of time.

Yu’s philosophy can be summed up in his personal mantra: “Zero plus zero plus zero equals 100.”Starting with no knowledge, no experience and no resources, he built a thriving career and landmark projects through determination and resilience.

“A project starts from zero before becoming an iconic landmark,” Yu said. “With vision and dedication, architects can transform the impossible into reality.”

About the Book

The Life and Adventures of Architect Gilbert Yu tells the inspiring journey of a young man who dared to dream and persevered through life’s challenges to achieve those dreams.

It offers an inside and intimate look at an extraordinary success story that began with the most humble of beginnings.

A Filipino-Chinese born and raised in Manila, Architect Yu would become not just one of the country’s most prominent and successful architects of his time, but also an enduring pillar of Philippine architecture. His story is a timeless blueprint for triumph, shared prosperity, and lasting success.

About Architect Gilbert Yu

Architect Gilbert Yu is a respected Filipino architect and developer best known for creating quality residential projects in prime locations.

Starting from humble beginnings as one of nine children of a sari-sari store owner, Yu worked his way through school and became a licensed architect in 1970. He co-founded G&W Architects, which delivered several landmark developments in Bonifacio Global City, including Sapphire Residences, Kensington Place, Grand Hamptons, and Blue Sapphire.

Throughout his career, Architect Yu has been an advocate for housing affordability, high construction standards, and consumer protection in the real estate industry.

About the Author: Ms. Iris Gonzales

Iris Gonzales is a journalist and columnist for The Philippine Star. Her thrice-weekly op-ed column, Eyes Wide Open, explores the intersection of business and politics in the Philippines. She graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication in Diliman and earned her master’s degree in journalism as a Konrad Adenauer Fellow at Ateneo de Manila University.