HE could be anybody’s favorite son; but Michael P. Celis wasn’t before.
Hence, he believes millennials also need life coaching.
“Being a millennial myself who has experienced brokenness—I was not the favorite child even if I was the youngest in the brood of two, my friends and business partners have turned their backs on me in the past, etc.,” Celis said. “Our young people are [handling] so many challenges today. And with the rise on issues of mental health, I think today is the best time to deal with our youngsters, as well.”
Today, Celis runs four highly successful businesses: PerCX Advertising, Events and Casting Agency; Smell Chic—a premium home and body care line with its flagship kiosk at SM City North Edsa; The Hair Lounge Salon, a high-end salon; and Family Favorites Kitchen, a cozy café serving comfort food and delectable pastries in Mandaluyong.
“My passion inspires and my light is my message,” Celis said. “I am an advocate of becoming one’s #bestmeever because I believe [and I’ve experienced it myself] that one’s brokenness is not a hindrance to succeed; in fact, it’s just a starting point to becoming whole, as you allow your inner greatness to shine through those cracks. That is your very own #bestmeever.”
This proud graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman (BA Broadcast Communications and MA Media Studies) is the first-ever Filipino certified life coach to penetrate TEDx, a global movement devoted to bringing “Ideas Worth Spreading” to local communities around the globe through independently organized TED-like events.
As a life coach, he “inspires people.”
“I help them discover the greatness within, allowing them to recognize their potential and turn it into reality,” Celis said. “A life coach helps individuals discover their own skills so they can maximize them.”
He added that “a life coach also asks powerful questions to make people realize the solutions to their problems.”
“Everything comes from the person,” Celis said. “It’s all about taking responsibility and not blaming everyone around us when something goes wrong. After all, it’s not about the people around you, but how you react toward everything.”
Celis added he spreads good vibes and positivity through his official web site.
When not busy inspiring others, Celis said he finds time to work out, travel and see what the rest of the world has to offer.
His speaking engagements in the coming weeks include: TEdxUCSI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 23; TEDxYouth in Lucena City on April 8; and TEDxAkitaIntlU in Akita, Japan, on May 19. Other schedules include the Sun Life Financial Self-Branding Workshop on March 2, at Bamboo NBO in Makati City; Talk Sales and Marketing Institute International at FEU Manila on March 9; and on March 30, the Freedom Summit Asia.