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Much appreciation, FINEX Academy, for continuing to trust Benchmark Consulting as your partner for one-in-one executive coaching sessions, this time for the participants of the 4th Executive Finance Leadership Program (FLP)!

We look forward to walking with these finance leaders across different industries in their transformative journeys.

FINEX - Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines

Have you ever tried to lead a project where you weren't technically the 'boss'? It can feel like an uphill battle! 🧗‍♂️

You can’t influence someone who doesn’t trust you. 🤝 It’s really that simple. When we try to lead without a formal title, our credibility and our relationships are our greatest assets. If your team doesn't trust your intentions, even the best ideas will fall flat.

We’re diving into the foundation of true leadership: Building Trust. We’ll be discussing how to become a person others naturally want to follow, regardless of where you sit on the organizational chart.

What is one specific behavior that makes you trust a colleague instantly? Is it their honesty, their follow-through, or something else? Tell us below! 👇

Ready to challenge old ways of thinking? Here are 3 simple ways leaders can practice the courage to unlearn:

1️⃣ Question old processes: Regularly review routine tasks and ask if they still add real value today.

2️⃣ Own your pivots: Let your team know when you've changed your mind based on new data—it shows that learning is continuous.

3️⃣ Listen to new voices: Seek perspectives from team members who are fresh to the organization to identify outdated norms.

Unlearning is the first step toward true organizational agility! 🌟

Empowering leaders and setting up structured mentorship pathways that drive real organizational growth is at the core of what we do!

We are proud to partner with Aboitiz Foods by supporting their Mentoring Program. Benchmark Consulting enabled the mentors, prepared the mentees, and onboarded both for a meaningful and engaging mentoring engagement.

We are grateful that the mentors shared how rewarding the experience has been for them, as seen in their testimonies below. Great leadership isn't just about knowledge sharing—it's about building scalable systems where people thrive together. Kudos to Aboitiz Foods for driving a culture of continuous learning!

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." — Alvin Toffler, writer, journalist, futurist

In an era defined by rapid technological shifts and constant market evolution, knowledge decays quickly. The competitive edge no longer belongs to those who possess static expertise, but to leaders who remain agile enough to dismantle their own assumptions.

Unlearning isn't a sign of weakness or past error—it is the foundation of continuous leadership development and true innovation.

How are you fostering an environment of relearning within your organization today? Share in the comments below 👇

The hardest part of growth isn't learning new skills—it's unlearning the old habits that used to work. 🔄

As workplace dynamics shift and technology evolves, sticking to outdated management styles holds teams back. It takes vulnerability to say, "The old way doesn't serve us anymore," but that admission is exactly where innovation begins.

What’s one management approach you’ve had to rethink over the years? Share in the comments below 👇

Ready to move from a "telling" culture to a "coaching" culture? Try these 3 practical tips to build trust and autonomy in your team:

1️⃣ Ask before you tell: Next time a challenge arises, ask your team member what they would do first before offering your advice.

2️⃣ Focus on outcomes, not methods: Grant your team the freedom to execute tasks in their own style, as long as the end goal is met.

3️⃣ Treat mistakes as information: Frame missteps as learning opportunities to ensure your team feels safe taking calculated risks.

Small shifts in your approach create big changes in team ownership. 🚀

“Leadership is no longer about giving orders—it’s about asking the right questions, listening deeply, and drawing out the potential in others.” — Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC

When we listen to understand rather than to respond, we create space for true innovation and ownership within our teams. ✨

What is one powerful question you can ask your team today to draw out their potential? Join the conversation below 👇

Influence – a word that carries a lot of meaning for many of us. In an organization, one’s title is not the only pathway to gaining the needed support, building consensus, navigating difficult conversations, or arriving at a collective decision. Influencing skills are there to be relied on. They are the summation of knowledge put into good practice, character, virtues and values, and actions and behaviors demonstrated in ways that build trust to be listened to and followed.

In this month’s issue of The Leadership Companion, we tackle another important aspect of leading – leading when one’s title is not enough, leading when there is no formal authority, and leading in a way that creates mutual value and commands respect.

In this edition:
🔸 Why Influence Matters – Insights from Master Coach Julius on how support and agreement are gained when one’s title is not enough.
🔸 Treading Unchartered Territories – A personal leadership journey from L.A. Cruz, whose story is about navigating change, embracing curiosity and keeping humanity at the center.
🔸 Leaders Who Keep Growing – Exclusive insights from Annaliza Tan-Cimafranca, PhD, Jonathan A. Bautista, and Floro M. Marasigan, Jr., sharing their take on the role of influence in their leadership journey.
🔸 Program Offerings – Critical support for individual and organizational growth and development.

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September 2026 Newsletter The Leadership Companion: thoughtful insights on modern leadership, mindful growth, and collaborative learning for meaningful transformation.

The hardest part of moving from a "telling" culture to a "coaching" culture isn't learning how to ask better questions—it's resisting the urge to jump in with the answer. 💡

True empowerment takes courage. It means giving your team the space to make big decisions, solve complex problems, and execute in ways you might not have envisioned yourself.

Real trust isn't about stepping away entirely; it’s about providing support while letting go of the steering wheel.

How are you empowering your team to lead this week? Join the conversation below 👇