Our very own Julius Ordoñez, MCC, ACTC, has been honored as Asia’s Distinguished Leader in Professional Coaching at the prestigious Asia’s Golden Icon Awards 2025 ceremony, held on June 27, 2025, at Okada Manila. This event celebrated the most influential leaders, professionals, and innovators across the continent.
As a pioneer in the coaching industry and a catalyst for transformative leadership throughout the region, Julius has empowered thousands of leaders and coaches through his unwavering dedication to excellence, global standards, and heart-centered service. As the founder of the ICF Philippines Chapter and the first ICF Master Certified Coach in the Philippines, he stands as a global trailblazer in team coaching. His influence resonates through every leader he has equipped, every coach he has mentored, and every organization he has elevated.
This recognition serves as a testament to his extraordinary commitment to nurturing talent, building purpose-driven teams, and raising the standards of professional coaching throughout Asia and beyond.
Asia’s Golden Icon Awards 2025 also honored other exceptional recipients for their outstanding achievements across a diverse range of fields, including diplomacy, governance, financial innovation, media, healthcare, energy, real estate, and the arts. Their collective impact underscores the profound influence of leadership grounded in purpose, vision, and dedicated service.
Other notable awardees for 2025 included:
- H.E. Agus Widjojo, Ambassador, Republic of Indonesia to the Philippines (Dynamic Leader in Asian Diplomacy)
- DJ Sy, President & CEO, Synercore Heavy Industries Corporation (Asia’s Icon of Leadership in Energy Innovations)
- Frederic C. Dybuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments Corporation (Asia’s Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence)
- Gov. Datu Pax Mangudadatu (Asia’s Empowered Leadership in Local Administration)
- Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Wockhardt (Asia’s Peacekeeper Champion)
- Jared Tampinco Valarao, ACAA Expert Link Ambassador (Asia’s Visionary Leader in Financial Innovation)
- Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President and Dean, MVP Chair in Marketing (Asia’s Excellence in Academic Leadership and Innovation)
- Atty. Karen Olivia Jimeno, Legal advocate and public servant (Asia’s Influential Legal Voice in Media)
- Katrina Anne Johnson, Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 (Asia’s Icon of Influence in Beauty and Advocacy)
- Kuh Ledesma – Filipino Singer and Actress (Asia’s Outstanding Contributor for Philippine Music Culture)
- Dr. Maria Lourdes Cruz Gutierrez, Esteemed Leader in Philippine Neurosurgery and Trauma Care (Asia’s Leader of Excellence in Neurosurgery)
- Dr. Maria Luisa Campos-Cagingin, Consultant, Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas (Asia’s Icon of Excellence in Healthcare Administration)
- Hon. Mark Louie Monungolh, Mayor Elect (Asia’s Visionary Leader in Community Service and Governance)
- Nikko Lam, Co-founder, CEO BLOCKFY (Transformative Leader in Financial Infrastructure Development)
- One Top Medical Systems Resources (Asia’s Excellence and Leadership Award for Healthcare Innovation and Integration)
- Pinky Webb, Filipino Broadcast Journalist (Asia’s Leader of Influence in Informative Broadcasting)
- H.E. Răduţa Dana Matache, Ambassador of Romania to the Philippines (Asia’s Outstanding Leader in International Relations)
- Steve Young, Chairman & Owner of Manila’s Best Dressed (Asia’s Leader in Entrepreneurship and Impact)
- Wee Community Developers, Inc (Asia’s Best Developer in Client-centric Housing Solutions)
All photos courtesy of Asia’s Golden Icon Awards.
