Best Leadership Training Programs in the Philippines (Reviewed)

by Venchito Tampon | Last Updated on January 10, 2024

You’re probably an HR practitioner, event organizer, and in-house learning and development officer looking for ways to improve your people through leadership courses. 

Let me give you five of the best leadership training programs in the Philippines, some of which I’ve personally attended (Venchito speaking), and you can attest to the level of content and insights you’ll get from them. 

I’ve shared my best insights and what I think the leadership program is for. 

Best Leadership Training Programs in the Philippines 

1. Modern-Day Leadership Training Program By Rainmaker

I know it’s weird to take this on top of the list of leadership training programs in the Philippines. But I highly believe in our own leadership training course.

Some of our recent clients include insurance companies such as Cocolife and Prulife. Cocolife hired me (Venchito) to conduct a comprehensive leadership training program for their top sales directors. 

Modern-Day Leadership Training program is designed for managers, supervisors, soon-to-be-promoted leaders, and executives to upgrade their skills and attitude in learning their people.

With the new workforce (Gen Zs), this leadership program aims to give you upgraded and relevant information on the challenges leaders face today, including multi-generational communication issues. 

By focusing on these five pillars (see image below), we can help you develop the right leadership style centered on values that can guide your team toward getting results for your company or organization.

These five pillars include:

• Modeling – Lead by Example
• Connecting – Lead by Heart
• Visioneering – Lead with Direction
• Empowering – Lead in Trust
• Modeling – Lead through Collaboration 

Previous clients who requested this topic from Venchito include:

What makes the Modern-Day Leadership Program different?

1. It is centered on values. 

Other leadership programs may be focused on developing skills, which is greatly important in today’s changing business landscape. However, I still believe in building the proper foundation of character for leaders.

If leaders operate on their personal values, aligning them hopefully with the values of their organization, they can be more effective in handling people in such a way that they do more than what is required of them.

They cater to the needs of their people instead of only trying to satisfy their desires and needs. 

2. It contains relevant information.

I loved books, but some of the leadership books may not be relevant to today’s leadership culture. Leadership trainers must continually upgrade their materials to be more relevant in how organizations develop their leaders. 

With the rise of technology and automation, how can leaders adapt to employees’ ever-changing needs and changing business landscape?

You can see the relevance factor in corporate training materials when the Filipino corporate trainer provides real-life examples and case studies in the workplace. All these give insights that training participants can take home to their workplaces. 

3. It guides participants to develop leadership habits. 

Modern-Day Leadership Program gives you a framework for the habits you have to build as leaders and tools and strategies you can utilize in different leadership situations. 

When you’re still starting as a leader and have been leading people for a while, there are specific leadership theories and principles you must adapt to that situation. 

Habits will help you teach discipline in your leadership life. That said, with our leadership training program, you can experience how to build healthy habits to support your everyday leadership role. 

Bring Modern-Day Leadership Program To Your Company 

Invite Venchito Tampon and his team to conduct a Modern-Day Leadership Training program so you can upgrade the leadership skills of your employees and executives. Contact us to set an initial meeting and get a free quotation. 

2. Level Up Leadership by Francis Kong

Considered the top-ranked speaker, trainer, and business consultant, Francis Kong’s best-selling training program has helped thousands of leaders from different organizations across different industries.

I (Venchito) personally attended his Level Up Leadership in 2019, and I would say I’m a recipient of the valuable lessons and insights from Mr. Francis Kong himself.

What I liked about Level Up Leadership?

• Leadership methodologies from different generations. Mr. Francis Kong will show you how leadership has evolved over 50 years from how Baby Boomers used leadership as a tool to manage their business to where it is today, working with the Generation Z workforce. 
• It is centered on values. Though Mr. Kong will show you the exemplary leadership skills to pursue, including how to ask relevant questions and engage your people, you won’t miss topics about values and character development. 
• The subject “servant leadership” is included in the program. As far as I remember, it is one of the last topics he discussed that shared how Jesus led his 12 disciples – which is the most impactful part of the program.
• Relevant case studies and group discussions. Mr. Francis wants his audience to engage with one another, which means group activities where sharing and discussion are highly encouraged. I loved this part because you’ll have plenty of time to network with like-minded individuals and learn how they apply leadership in their respective industries. 

Who does Level Up Leadership cater to? 

Intermediate to advanced-level leaders, i.e., executives, deans of schools and colleges, government officials, and high-level directors and managers. Most topics are advanced and well thought out towards a high-level knowledge. That said, the program is still excellent and applicable for newbie leaders.

3. Moving into Management by Boris Joaquin 

This is another leadership training I attended in 2019. 

Boris Joaquin is one of the premier leadership corporate trainers in the country. Having been sought by the top 1000 corporations and SME leaders, Boris knew how to conduct leadership training that could best serve his audience. 

What I liked about Moving into Management?

• Easy to understand principles of management and leadership, i.e., the fundamental differences between management and leadership.
• Group activities to help you understand better yourself as leaders and how to apply specific topics to everyday living.
• Plenty of time to network with other corporate leaders. 
• Fun and light environment. You would find yourself having fun while learning at the same time. 
• Excellent workbook I can take home and get more insights from. 

Who does Moving into Management cater to? 

Moving into Management program is catered to rank-and-file employees or any position soon-to-be organization leaders. It is a preparatory training to help them understand what management and leadership is all about.

I believe this program isn’t for advanced-level leaders. However, some of the principles still apply to executives and directors in the company. 

4. Step Back Leadership by Lloyd Luna

I haven’t attended any Step Back leadership program of Lloyd Luna. Yet, based on the videos and stories he posted, I can attest that his leadership program has truly helped many leaders in different organizations.

What I liked about Step Back Leadership

• Step Back Leadership is rooted in how ancient leaders lead their people and conduct succession planning programs.
• Local context. You would find the difference between how local leaders and Western counterparts lead their organizations. There is a significant difference; you would understand the principles behind how we are wired to be led. 
• Simple to understand. You can have this leadership program for every level of employee – rank-and-file, managers, supervisors, and executives. 

5. John Maxwell Leadership Trainings

Certified John Maxwell Trainers, including Ardy Abello, Anthony Pangilinan, and Mondo Castro, also brought Western leadership programs here. 

Needless to say, Dr. John Maxwell is considered the world’s leadership expert who has written hundreds of books on leadership and success. 

This is a testament to his global impact and the value and quality of his leadership programs.

What I liked about John Maxwell’s Leadership Training: 

• Timeless principles. John Maxwell is pretty good at creating laws for every topic, including communication, leadership, and success. These laws are evergreen and can be applied to every context, industry, organization, country, and age. 
• Simplicity. You don’t have to be highly educated to understand his principles. Maxwell is pretty good at simplifying things and making it easy for you to apply in everyday life. 
• Inspirational. Most Maxwell training programs and books have an element of inspiration in them. Even just reading his books, you’ll feel a sense of inspiration to take action and level up your leadership game.

Key Takeaways 

That’s it. Those are leadership training programs in the Philippines, some I’ve personally attended and reviewed, so you know what to expect in the corporate training. 

If you’re looking for a corporate trainer to level up your leaders, contact us for a free quote on our Modern-Day Leadership Program.