Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast
Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast: where culture, communication, and context meet at work. Discover what cultural influences have formed the careers of noteworthy leaders in a variety of professions, by exploring the groups that shaped who they are today. Learn about the collective context and experiences that affect their worldview, leadership style, workplace communication and behaviour.
Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast
Myke Macapinlac — Shy to Social in 12 Weeks
Bio for Myke Macapinlac
Myke Macapinlac went from being a shy immigrant structural designer to a podcast host, a social skills coach, a lifestyle entrepreneur and author of 4 books. He now teaches shy guys who are technically skilled to improve their social confidence so they can create meaningful connections in their personal, romantic, and professional lives.
Episode highlight
Myke Macapinlac knows what it is like to be a shy immigrant, and uses his life experience to help everyone like him live a social life. Listen to this podcast to learn about his journey from a shy structural designer to becoming a social butterfly.
Links
Email: info@socialconfidencemastery.com
Website: https://socialconfidencemastery.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykemacapinlac/
Quotes
“We live in a different generation now where technical competence isn’t enough… not just to live a successful life but also a fulfilling life.”
“Being social is a learnable skill and with the right knowledge and guidance… anyone can become socially confident.”
Takeaways
Childhood incidents:
At 17, Myke moved with his family from the Philippines to Canada. He struggled to speak English, suffered from social anxiety, and had never been taught soft skills.
Groups you were born into and belonged to:
Myke was born into a respectful, loving, friendly and hospitable culture. However, he has also learnt to establish boundaries.
As he travelled and lived around North America, he realized that he could approach his life differently than what his community assumed. He’s also a part of many entrepreneurial groups.
Temperament and personality influences
Myke’s friends identify him as the voice of reason. He has also learned to tap into his emotions to articulate his thoughts for healthy, peaceful, and non-confrontational relationships.
A time I became aware that my way of doing things was cultural and specific to my cultural experience
Myke struggled for the first few years as a new immigrant in North America because of the cultural differences. However, he believes his culture has given him a unique point of view and an edge over others to attract a specific demographic.
Advice to an employer to work with me
Myke has a 4-point structure which he shares with his near and dear ones to establish good communication:
- Ask for permission to talk about a topic.
- Be clear.
- Give specific examples.
- Create a call to action.
More great insights from our guest!
Myke’s 5-part program, the Social Confidence Blueprint, has been created specifically for STEM professionals to become socially confident.
Sign up for his course at www.socialconfidencemastery.com!