As 2020 comes to a close, TRAINSTATION INC. tops off the year as an accredited Learning Institution for the CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) and DepEd’s NATIONAL EDUCATORS ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES (NEAP). Both government offices are committed to the continuous professional growth by providing avenues for learning for their respective personnel. The Philippine Civil Service […]
Author Archives: Chip Balbuena
As concerns are growing regarding COVID-19, and Metro Manila is on enhanced community quarantine, we are one with you in prioritizing health. As we still need to connect, learn, empower and equip people, we have explored ways in making sure we can achieve this. We are in the business of touching lives, and we can […]
Did you know that you SHOULDN’T sleep for 8 hours? You should sleep 7 ½ or 9 hours if you must sleep longer. “WHY?” Have you ever felt more sluggish after 8 hours of sleep while you feel on the go with just 6 hours? Understanding the nature of sleep and its patterns allows you […]
Over 2700 delegates, 3 full days of learning, 1 significant event that can be considered as a giant leap forward in the development of the public sector. This is what transpired at the PICC last July 24-26 during this year’s Public Sector HR Symposium by the Civil Service Commission. The main drive for 2019’s CSC […]
STRESS!!! Many solutions.. many tips…. But sometimes, you can’t meditate in front of a client. You can’t bring your stress ball with you all the time. Despite all your time management planning, your smartphone and your synchronized calendar, you still experience monumental stress. People get stressed differently and should address their stresses differently as well. […]
People used to think that work and fun should not and do not go together. I had this business partner who shouts at us “Back to Work!” when we are having a meeting and we end up laughing and having a little bit of fun. Studies show that fun is not just helping people become […]
Not establishing eye contact with the one you love can be detrimental to your relationships according to Neuroscience. I have been teaching people about body language for the past 20 years. And as I have been a firm believer of this ever since I read Dr. Tracy Cabot’s “How To Make a Man Fall In […]
If you say “Jump!”, will people say “…meh…”? You are infectious. Yes you are. Whether you are a leader or a teammate, you can influence people. Influence is about infecting people with your energy, your drive, vision and positivity as well as your complacence, laziness and negativity. So yes, you are infectious and you create […]
They say it is always darkest before dawn. And for the small city of Marawi, the days of the conflict couldn’t have been darker. The sound of gunfire, booming explosions and cries of fear, of grief, of loss echoed throughout the city. Each explosion lit up the night sky like a new sun and the […]
In the middle of a presentation, my laptop crashed and wouldn’t turn back on. I had checks issued from the wrong bank account, I had a check deposited to the wrong credit card. A dozen things to do last minute as we are about to leave again for a trip. I have been told it’s […]