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  • Coaching with Lynne has been transformative for me and has hastened my leadership journey, especially having taken on a larger and more challenging role in GCash. The mix of introspection and perspective together with the right amount of ‘nudge’ helped me overcome my personal hurdles to growth.
    Ren-Ren Reyes
    President and CEO of G-Xchange Inc.
  • Coaching is an oasis. When a leader gives much to many, they long to be listened to and inspired by someone when they are in a quandary. That moment refreshes them. It also unlocks their potential, recognizes strengths and weaknesses, and harnesses them like energy. Then, they can give more.
    Atty. Maricor Alvarez-Adriano
    Chief Legal Officer, GCash
  • Thank you for the opportunity to have an executive coaching session. I appreciate our discussion. Here is a summary of my learnings:

    Self-Awareness:
    One of the most significant takeaways from my executive coaching sessions was a heightened sense of self-awareness. I learned to recognize my strengths and weaknesses, which allowed me to understand how my behavior impacts others. This awareness has been instrumental in enhancing my leadership style.

    Communication and Listening Skills:
    I gained valuable insights into effective communication strategies. The sessions taught me how to articulate my thoughts clearly, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback. As a result, my interactions with team members have improved, fostering a more open and collaborative environment. It is also important that I improve on my listening skills “listen to understand not listen to respond”

    Emotional Intelligence:
    The coaching journey deepened my understanding of emotional intelligence, particularly in recognizing and managing my emotions and those of others. This skill has been crucial in navigating challenging conversations and building stronger relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

    Conflict Resolution:
    I learned techniques for resolving conflicts more effectively. The coach provided tools for addressing disagreements constructively, which has enabled me to approach conflicts with a solution-oriented mindset rather than avoidance.

    Changes in Me

    As a result of this coaching journey, I have experienced profound transformation:

    – Increased Confidence: I now approach challenges with greater confidence, knowing I have the skills and strategies to navigate complex situations.
    – Adaptability: I have become more flexible in my thinking and decision-making, willing to adjust my approach based on feedback and changing circumstances.
    – Leadership Style: My leadership style has evolved from a directive approach to a more inclusive and empowering one. I actively seek input from my team, which has enhanced engagement and motivation.

    The changes I underwent during this coaching journey have led to tangible achievements. I noticed my team’s performance metrics have increased due to better collaboration and communication. We have successfully completed projects within target schedule and deployed critical activities seamless. I have built stronger relationships with key stakeholders, which has led to increased trust and cooperation across departments.

    In summary, the executive coaching sessions have been transformative, providing me with essential tools and insights that have not only changed my approach to leadership but also significantly contributed to my personal and professional achievements.
    Joanah L. Mendoza
    McDonald’s Executive
  • The transformation of the members of my executive and management teams has been remarkable. Now I see them owning up the business beyond the confines of their functions, reaching out, collaborating, and coaching. Best of all, our KPIs have began to show amazing improvements– ROI is done! Thanks to Julius Ordonez of Benchmark Consulting and his team
    Dr. Chandra Anamirtham
    VP Head Manufacturing Operations WD San Jose, California Former President and General Manager HGST Philippines, A Western Digital Company
  • It’s a different experience being able to talk to someone about things you find hard to share with anyone in the office. It’s liberating being able to talk about real issues in a professional and productive way. It is also very sincere. Every session is marked with real life experiences, no judgment but at the same time with much openness to encourage realization, steps to take or some recalibration.
    BPI Executive
  • Enlightening. It brought out certain realizations that I could have known previously but never was able to give time to analyze and fully understand the full context and implication.

    Enabling. Being mindful of mindsets, behaviors, and relationships enabled me to change which improved my leadership skills which hopefully will translate to tangible benefits to the larger organization.

    Empowering. The coaching experience puts things in proper perspective and developed the leadership skills that will make things happen (execution) more smoothly and achieve more wins for all parties that we are interacting with. With the benefits of coaching that encourages people to be self-directed rather than being directed, am seeing that this will introduce a different kind of dynamism in the organization.
    BPI Executive
  • The impact is ingrained in subtle ways. The valuable insights picked up from the coaching experience usually come in a form of realization, after dealing with situations. It was helpful, most especially on crisis management.
    BPI Executive
  • The overall experience has been enriching. Constructively, I didn’t think we needed 12 sessions, but others may have. The result of the sessions are increased awareness of the leadership role assigned to me and the importance of having buy-in across all stakeholders.
    BPI Executive
  • It was Excellent.
    BPI Executive
  • My overall coaching program is a success! It actually came at the right time when my previous function was expanded. I was tasked by management to lead a new organization that involves interaction with all units across the enterprise. With this program, I know that I am equipped to handle whatever this may entail.

    My Coach Nel was very supportive and he was really successful in making me realize a lot of things. He was approachable which makes me open up more after several sessions. The good thing about the coaching program is that my coach did not tell me what to do and how to develop my competency, but he made me think of the approach that I will apply for myself. This made me more engaged and committed since I developed my own work plan with his guidance.
    May Ramos
  • Thank you again for everything. I am a better person, relaxed and less controlling because of you and coaching. I am grateful for the experience and would like to learn more about coaching people so I can help change lives like how coaching changed mine.
    Myra Catindig
  • Prior to the T100 program, I had a narrow idea of coaching based on my limited experience of the practice. I have always viewed it as a routine process of giving reviews, holding occasional meetings, and offering advice. Actions and performance measurement was my initial understanding of coaching, which was limited to the transactional aspect of leadership.

    To experience coaching first hand as a coach for a six-month period, I have learned that its effectiveness lies in understanding the reason behind why a person undergoes coaching and what specific actions they need to take. I have also learned that coaching is not a static, one-time action, but rather also a transformational process that focuses on helping another person learn in ways that would let him or her keep growing, a process based on asking rather than telling, on provoking thought rather than giving directions, and on holding a person accountable for his or her goals.
    Francis Jardeleza
  • My coaching experience was great. Nel helped me out a lot and was great bringing out thoughts / approaches and focus items I have in my mind but never got to the forefront. It helped lead as a catalyst. The midterm sit down with Dino was also good as it both had an update to my immediate supervisor about what my focus items are and was then used as a platform to have a discussion as to what else we can work on.
    Jethro Sorra
  • The overall process has been good, it has taught me ways to improve not only myself but the way I mentor and coach my people. There have been several small realizations, but the small realizations add up and I believe will have a big impact.
    Tony Zialcita
  • Was a knowledge enriching, confidence boosting, tiring but fulfilling, very pleasant coaching experience with Nel. Our sessions were intense but not stiff during the first half, but got easier, encouraging and more casual in the second half as milestones were slowly being achieved. Nel pushed me to realize very applicable and implementable action items which made achievement of the goals possible.
    Ricky Espiritu, BPI
  • Through a 4-month one-on-one Executive Coaching engagement, the sales managers of a giant pharmaceutical company became more competent, pro-active, and confident leaders who now are more visibly and actively involved in all the company initiatives which enabled them to meet 2007 sales targets.
    From an Executive Coaching Client
  • I am very delighted with my overall coaching experience. It is both relevant and transformational. It made me, to a certain extent, a better person and a much improved leader. Admittedly, I would still need to practice habit building, provide more focus and ensure 100% commitment to be able to make sure that this activity will come out naturally resulting to better results for the organization. I would also like to commend my coach for making this experience both a productive and enjoyable one.
    Ritche Farinas, BPI
  • The coaching experience was very unique in a sense that it is the first time that the bank invested in such training. The series of conversations was a good way to achieve self-awareness. Overall, it is a great experience that is worth sharing with team members.
    Carmina Marquez, Bank Executive
  • I take the coaching program seriously from day 1 for the ff reasons:

    Not all are given the opportunity, and the bank is spending money.

    As the coaching program progressed, I realize the value it will bring for the organization and for myself. It’s definitely a good program.
    Glenda Gonzales, Bank Executive
  • Initially, I had no idea what to expect out of coaching sessions. It came highly recommended when I was having difficulty maneuvering a new role. You made me very comfortable and open during the coaching sessions, which contributed to the overall effectiveness of our dialogues. These coaching sessions were not intended to spoon-feed answers. It pushed me to reflect more deeply and come up with plans that I could follow through more naturally. I would say that I have matured quite a lot since the start of the coaching sessions. I highly recommend this program.
    Star Antonio
    Site Manager, Maersk, Philippines

Accelerated Coach Training Program

  • This wasn’t my first certification training, nor my first time working with organizations. And perhaps it wasn’t my first time raising the bar. But this time, I contacted, interviewed, and went through a rigorous process of selecting a program and organization that would fit my needs, align with my values, and provide the structure and environment to meet my standards.

    I honestly don’t know how Benchmark Consulting checked every box and then exceeded my expectations, but it certainly did! WOW. I’m impressed. The curriculum, the delivery, the guidance, the mentorship and feedback of Master Coach Julius Ordonez (both challenging and inspiring), and the community of supportive peers – all exceptional.

    I’m grateful for my relentless research, because I found Benchmark Consulting and a curriculum curated for me to study, evolve, grow, and succeed – professionally and personally.

    I look forward to continuing this journey with Benchmark Consulting and Julius as a mentor, and to pursuing further certifications to support my growth.
    Marina Foerster
    EQ & Resilience Coach | Individuals and Teams (United States)
  • One of the biggest shifts from my coaching certification with Benchmark Consulting under Coach Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC, is realizing that coaching is not about giving advice or having all the answers.

    It is about being fully present. Listening with genuine curiosity. Trusting that every coachee is already capable, creative, and resourceful enough to find their own solutions.

    Our role is not to lead the journey for them. We are the Yoda to their Luke Skywalker. We ask powerful questions, create space for reflection, and help them discover the wisdom that has been there all along.

    Thank you, Coach Julius, for your wisdom, patience, and for challenging us to become better coaches. And to my amazing cohort, thank you for creating a safe space to learn, practice, and grow together. I am grateful to have shared this journey with all of you.

    The learning continues.
    Yvarr Dela Cruz
    People & Culture Business Partner Manager, Japan Tobacco International
  • Life long learning is one of my goals.

    The training program is designed to have all participants be teachers/examples to the others! Expertly facilitated by Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC, it allowed us to unleash our skills. Training programs lose efficacy after a few weeks but in this case, it becomes a tool available for us to hone!

    The cohort created is also a resource pool and when all unanimously (note the emphasis) advised the desire to continue enhancing our skills, you can see the passion that has been planted. We all have the same desire to unleash the energy in others via coaching.

    This will be a game changer. Thank you Lord for this opportunity!!!
    Sebastian Quiniones
    Executive Director, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.
  • When I enrolled in the Accelerated Coach Training Program, I had one question in the back of my mind: “With AI advancing so quickly, is professional coaching still worth pursuing?” Three months later, I have my answer.

    The coaching conversations, group mentoring, and practice sessions reminded me that while AI can provide answers, it can’t replace the trust, vulnerability, and genuine human connection that spark lasting change. AI isn’t replacing coaches. It’s making great coaches even better by handling the “what,” so we can focus on the “who.”

    I’m grateful to Benchmark Consulting, our mentor Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC and an amazing cohort for an experience that challenged my thinking and strengthened my belief in the power of coaching.

    Looking forward to putting these lessons into practice.
    Joseph Orcullo
    Global Training Leader, Attain
  • One step closer.

    I’m grateful to have completed the Accelerated Coach Training Program, an ICF Level 1 Certification Course, an important step in my professional roadmap toward becoming an ICF-credentialed coach – a journey that started February of this year.

    Thank you to our Coach & Mentor Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC, Benchmark Consulting, and my fellow graduates for the learning, support, and shared experiences over the past few months.

    Excited for the next chapter of this journey and for the opportunity to help leaders and teams grow through coaching.
    Mercedes “Bench” Bautista
    Assistant Vice President, Talent Optimization, Culture & Engagement and Change Management (TOCECM), AboitizPower
  • What I gained was far more than a certification. I gained a deep respect for coaching as a discipline. It is not easy. It asks for presence, patience, emotional maturity, and the willingness to truly listen—not just to respond, but to understand. It transforms both the coachee and the coach in ways that are not always visible, but deeply felt.

    The past four months have been humbling in ways I did not anticipate. I am thankful for this journey and glad to have met wondrous people along the way… Hats off to Coach Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC for the guidance and to my lovely classmates.
    Sheryll Azusano
    Director, Center of Expertise for Employee Relations, NQX Philippines
  • Benchmark Consulting offers an exceptional ICF Level 1 Coach Training experience that beautifully blends learning, reflection, and real-world practice. The program fosters both personal and professional growth, supported by a diverse and inspiring community of coaches from around the world. Julius is an outstanding mentor — his wisdom, guidance, and authenticity create a truly transformative learning environment. I’m deeply grateful for the insights and skills I’ve gained, which have reshaped how I listen, connect, and lead. Highly recommend this program to anyone serious about becoming a thoughtful and impactful coach.
    Sofia Ward
    Transitions Coach & HR Professional (Spain)
  • I remember one practice session very clearly. Julius was acting as the client, and most of us asked questions exactly as we had learned. The client became less and less interested, and when my turn came, I had no more questions left from what we had learned. I felt embarrassed and almost hopeless, so I just said, “It looks like something is not okay for you. What is it?” At that moment, the client’s face changed, and he started to share his real thoughts.

    This experience showed me that coaching is not only about using the right questions, but about listening deeply and focusing on the client. The Accelerated Coach Training Program helped me understand why coaching is powerful. It gave me confidence to trust myself and stay with the client. I am very thankful for that.
    Sookyung “Sue” Kim, ACC
    Life Coach and Lecturer (Korea)
  • The Benchmark coaching certification class was life-changing. I know it sounds like hyperbole, but I learned almost as much about myself and my biases as I did about the coaching process.

    The curriculum was well-designed, and I found it to be a good blend of ‘book learning’ with practical application. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, and they really helped me build my confidence as a coach.

    I learned that coaching goes far beyond a list of “good questions.” The program not only prepared me to help others meaningfully but also positioned me to use my coaching expertise to grow our business.

    If you are serious about coaching, take this course.
    Loretta Spivey
    Owner, Your Write Hand, LLC (North Carolina, USA)
  • I have completed my certification program with Benchmark and could not be more satisfied. The caliber of my classmates has significantly contributed to my learning experience, providing immense value and serving as a constant source of knowledge. Additionally, the facilitators at Benchmark have adeptly guided us through the certification process, aiding us in achieving greater self-awareness and practicing authentic leadership. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is seriously considering becoming a certified coach.
    Claudio Hernández Olalla
    Head of L&D and Executive Coach (Spain)
  • I operate a consulting firm specializing in the development of managerial talent to enhance execution and drive superior results for organizations. To elevate our services and ensure the best outcomes for our clients, I sought ICF coaching certification, starting with the Level 1 curriculum. After thorough consideration of various providers, I selected Benchmark Consulting for its esteemed reputation and extensive global presence.

    The Level 1 curriculum led by Julius Ordonez at Benchmark Consulting exceeded all expectations. It not only grounded me in coaching principles but also delved deeply into practical applications that demanded a discipline and passion to ascertain and respond to each client’s unique needs. The program was informative, enjoyable, challenging, and incredibly effective.

    Whether you aspire to a career as a professional coach or seek to enhance your effectiveness in leadership and management, Benchmark Consulting is unequivocally the ideal choice to begin your journey.
    Jim Abate
    CEO, LeaderMine Performance Consulting (USA)
  • Benchmark’s Level 1 Certification Course combined interactive content delivery and coaching practice, making the course very engaging. In addition, Benchmark’s program stands out from the field by including practicums and mentoring sessions for this level of training. Conducting real-life coaching sessions and receiving feedback from my mentor assured me I would be prepared to hit the ground running when I finished the program. The fellow trainees were also intelligent, thoughtful people. The experience didn’t just create individual coaches; it created a supportive community of coach professionals. I’m proud to be a part of the Benchmark family. I whole-heartedly recommend the Benchmark Level 1 Certification Course!
    Elenie Opffer, Ph.D.
    Lecturer at California State University and a Communication and Restorative Practice Consultant, Coach, and Trainer
  • I have come across very few courses that are as transformative as the Level 1 Coaching Certification course of Benchmark Consulting. I highly recommend it to anyone who simply wishes to be more effective in supporting others.
    Kais Marzouki
    Nestlé Philippines CEO
  • Enrolling in Benchmark Consulting’s Accelerated Coach Training Program was nothing short of transformative for me. The program’s outcome-driven approach provided a clear roadmap for developing and enhancing my coaching skills and achieving tangible results. By breaking my long-held paradigms on the concept of coaching, the program empowered me to view coaching not just as a process but as a catalyst for genuine, sustainable change for both myself and my coachees. The comprehensive training not only equipped me with the tools to coach others effectively but also instilled a profound understanding of the power of coaching to unlock untapped potential.
    Jose Jerome Pascual III
    Independent Consultant and former CFO & Chief Risk Officer, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
  • Completing the Accelerated Coaching program with Benchmark is the greatest investment I have made in myself within the past couple of years. Whether you want to go into coaching as a business or just want to enhance your overall skills & portfolio as a person, this is a wonderful program. The course is incredibly in-depth and offers an abundance of quality content around coaching. It is tough and a long-term commitment, but it’s value for money. I am now confident as a coach and in the skills I have to offer. Benchmark also provides a network of professionals to assist along the journey and after completion.
    Tanika Roboostoff, MS
    Wellness Coach (New Jersey, USA)
  • After extensive research on most ICF-accredited programs, I decided to go with Benchmark’s certification course for my level-one training. By my assessment, this training program stood out as the most comprehensive, provided trainees with a clear path to ACC/PCC, and had built-in mentorship by renowned MCC-level instructors- all at a reasonable cost.

    My experience in the program exceeded my expectations. In addition to strengthening my coaching skills, I developed a heightened self-awareness and joined a global cohort, creating a culturally rich and ongoing learning experience. The support Benchmark offers to its alums has also been unexpected and impressive. There’s no shortage of resources to help us establish our practice and continue the journey to ACC/PCC/MCC.

    The program and its coaches/mentors are top-notch. You will not be disappointed!
    Elizabeth Yarly, DrPH(c), PMP
    Professor, Rutgers University & Executive Coach
  • Attending and completing the Accelerated Coach Training Program (ACTP) opened my eyes to the possibility of becoming a coach as a second career for me after retiring from the life insurance industry.

    It corrected a lot of my misunderstanding about what coaching is and is not. During the practicum, I experienced the transforming power of coaching. My coachees testified to the value they got out of a few coaching sessions with me. And to think that these were only practice sessions!

    No looking back for me. I am launching my second career as a Professional Coach, thanks to Benchmark Consulting and Master Coach Julius Ordonez who taught the class and mentored me.

    Mabuhay!
    Maximo Joaquin
    Former GM/Chief Distribution Officer, Prulife UK
  • The ACTP instilled in me that the core objective of coaching is personal transformation, not simply identifying what to do. Coaching unlocks the person’s being and potential.

    This perspective enables me to help the coachee BE the best he or she can be and for me to be the best coach and person I can BE.
    Simon “Monchito” Mossesgeld
    Retired Top Executive, Ayala Group of Companies
  • The experience I had with Benchmark Consulting was among the top three best investments in my life! Yes, it is a tall claim, but I mean it! Expect: (1) Uncompromised Authenticity which helps remove the dross within us, enabling the true you to eventually emerge; (2) Powerful Personal learning; (3) Well Poised Impetus for you to continue your transformational journey. Go to Benchmark only if you are serious with your quest for your own breakthrough!
    Jonathan Mark, ACC
    Former Head of Learning & OD – Human Resource for South East Asia, Manulife Financial, Singapore
  • The ACTP by Benchmark Consulting is par excellence. It was singularly the most impactful training program I had ever attended in my whole career as it threw punches at me to maximize my learning, unlearning, and relearning processes. During the four-month journey, I have shed my old skin with the way I used to understand coaching and later have come to embrace the real essence of professional coaching. The methodology used is most effective to bring about clarity through small-group discussion closely tied to the “mentor-coach-coachee relationship” built during the practicum period. Overall, Benchmark is really top-notch – worth the time and investment!
    Melizza Guaio
    SVP, Head People Management Division, Metrobank
  • Sometimes coaching seems easy, but in fact, it is not. Under the focused, patient, & professional guidance of Benchmark, coaching gets to be less difficult, and in due time, it gets to be fun. Moreover, it leads towards becoming ICF accredited. It is great to be a Benchmark coach! I am glad I chose Benchmark!
    Mario R. Gatus
    Former President, DBM Philippines
  • Benchmark’s Accelerated Coach Training Program has helped me transition my own career to where I am today. I did not know a lot about coaching when I enrolled, but I must say I did after the completion of a very comprehensive, challenging and insightful course. Especially, Julius Ordonez knowledge and presence was powerful as was the many times I had to step completely out of my comfort zone! Today, I help expats transition their career to the Philippines. I could not do this without the skills I have learned through the course. I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to become a coach or to anyone who would are seeking personal development and empowerment.
    Christina Melchior, ACC
    Career Coach Expatriate Spouse Career Advisor, Asian Development Bank
  • The positive value I’ve gained from Benchmark’s Coach Training Program has helped me to identify and close gaps in my coaching knowledge, skills, and confidence. This has been vital for accelerating my coaching career towards ICF accreditation and the success of my future coaching business. As a trainer of Coaching, I have high expectations, and Julius Ordonez and Benchmark exceeded them with a professional, fun, and informative delivery of the training. I had a great time whilst learning.
    Alex Lanjri
    NLP Coach, United Kingdom
  • The Accelerated Coach Training Program was a very valuable experience; it far exceeded my expectations! Julius conducted the program with the utmost commitment to excellence. It is truly an asset to my professional development, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in coaching as a profession.
    Sharon Lim, ACC
    NLP Coach Former Director for Asia, Celestica-Asia
  • Benchmark Consulting’s Accelerated Coach Training Program offered the tools and competencies that focus on the specific processes to achieve all the goals that my coachees and I aspire to attain. The mentorship program throughout the intensive course allowed me to truly hone into effective approaches and methods leading towards measureable and awe-inspiring results. I highly recommend this invaluable course for anyone who seeks professional and personal development for themselves, their company, and their circle of support.
    Branden B. Dean
    Executive Director Alliance Supports, Inc., Nevada, USA
  • The Accelerated Coach Training Program has opened my eyes to the real world of Coaching. I had so many misconceptions about coaching before I took the course – that coaching is guiding and mentoring the coach on what to do, based on the Coach’s expertise of subject at hand and suggesting solutions to issues/problems. I had to unlearn all these after [this program] taught me that Coaching is not content-directive, and it requires an entirely different set of skills and process. Julius is a very effective coach, trainer, and mentor as he practices what he preaches. He is sincere and patient in his approach.
    Alma Horn, ACC
    Executive Coach & HR Consultant
  • I have attended many coaching programmes, and none is comparable to Benchmark’s Accelerated Coach Training Program. The 3-stage training leading to ICF accreditation can equip any willing heart to embark well on their professional coaching journey. There are many great coaches, and Julius is one of them.
    Rosy Pang
    HR Consultant, Hong Kong
  • I strongly recommend the Accelerated Coach Training Program as it has provided me with a strong foundation of practical skills to be an effective professional coach. The best parts of the programme are the hands-on practice sessions in class as well as the 3-month practicum. The former provides participants with the confidence to carry out the practicum, while the latter, involving the coaching of actual clients, provides ample opportunity for participants to apply both knowledge and skills learnt, under the watchful guidance of Julius Ordonez, the mentor coach and trainer.
    Eunice Chan
    Professional Life Coach, Singapore
  • The Accelerated Coach Training Program is a very intensive training for coaches. It is completely hands-on learning and application of the Coaching Framework and coaching skills through “real plays,” facilitated discussions, and on-the-job practicum. What I gained of particular value are the ICF Core Coaching Competencies and how they are masterfully used to help coaches for self-directed discovery and learning. This creatively designed program equipped me not only with skills but also the confidence to get started on professional coaching.
    Bella Lo
    Retired Vice President, OCBC Bank, Singapore
  • The Accelerated Coach Training Program is one of the most effective training programs I have ever attended. Many training programs would provide quick knowledge, but the ACTP of Benchmark Consulting provides not only knowledge but actual practicum experience and mentoring by one of the most experienced mentor coaches in the Philippines. I have actually witnessed how many of us started very timidly with practically zero knowledge and experience and how we have grown and matured in our confidence and coaching skills during this 4-month training period. Our transformation was truly wonderful. The training is definitely a worthwhile investment, and we are now ready to face the coaching world and make a difference in people’s lives.
    Raul Dimayuga
    Proprietor, R. Dimayuga Management Consultancy Services
  • From the abyss to new heights – coaching gives you the wings to soar over predicaments and challenges, giving you a commanding view so you can see above and beyond.
    Jaime Avila
  • I will describe my ACTP with Benchmark Consulting in 3 aspects: thought-provoking, fun, and life-changing.

    Thought-provoking: The program would strongly challenge you as an aspiring coach, bringing out the best in you.

    Fun: It was memorable because of this element. For the Benchmark team, fun is integral to the entire experience.

    Life-changing: I am able to use the fundamental skills and principles of what I learned even after years of practice.
    JV Wong
  • ACTP is life-changing, for me as a Coach having learned a new skill, as well as for my Coachees who are gently guided into realization, decision and ultimately into taking action by the power of non-threatening, thought-provoking questions. The best program I ever attended. I can’t thank Benchmark Consulting enough.
    Eli Trinidad
  • Half of the ACTP program I was in was face-to-face and the other half was the first done online. I would say that face-to-face was still a lot better but Benchmark did an excellent job running the program that it was a huge success. It did not feel like a training program but more of an immersion.
    The program allowed me to know myself better towards establishing myself as a coach. Consistent with what coaching is about, Benchmark was a thinking partner during the course. The team made me feel comfortable to open up, appreciate and absorb the coaching process. There were profound and fun activities both during the onsite sessions and the online ones. On top of all these, I made some amazing friends who’ve been very supportive to my startup coaching practice as well as through these trying times.
    Fernando “Doy” Papio
  • My coaching journey began with Benchmark’s Accelerated Coach Training Program. This course opened my eyes to how coaching is such an effective tool to get people to create ways to move forward with aspects of their lives that matter the most to them.
    Arvy Villamarzo, PCC
  • From the abyss to new heights – coaching gives you the wings to soar over predicaments and challenges, giving you a commanding view so you can see above and beyond.
    Ma. Cristina Llausas
  • The ACTP has helped me in 101 ways but this testimonial must be short and sweet. Personally, the ACTP journey made me realize that I am capable of helping myself first, that I must genuinely be kind to myself so I can extend sincere coaching to others.
    Jonathan Martinez
  • I was privileged to have attended Benchmark Consulting’s Accelerated Coach Training Program face to face. It has opened a new avenue for me to discover how coaching can help transform lives of people from all sectors. It was so challenging that as a learner, I had to undergo transformation myself! What resonates is that we have to listen very well and sense the coachee to able help them through the entire process towards the desirable outcome.
    Francis Carlos
  • Without Coach Julius and Benchmark, I would never have become a professional coach!

    When I was at a low point in both my career and personal life, Coach Julius introduced me to how life-changing coaching can be. I didn’t need a lot of convincing because it simply WORKED!

    And when the chance to become a professionally trained coach came up, I felt the urge to pay it forward and enter a new phase in my life, from broadcasting to coaching. Both professions offered opportunities for service and I took the opportunity. It’s been three years and I’ve never regretted a single day!
    Anjie Ureta
  • Benchmark Consulting played an integral part in my career as a leader in my almost 10 years with Alveo Land. Through company sponsored team buildings and coaching sessions, I discovered my love for coaching and how this is an important tool to reach ones fullest potential. This was why in 2019, I personally invested in my certification as a professional coach through their Accelerated Coach Training Program. Part of the program was the 5-day classroom session. I was really impressed with Master Coach Julius’ technical knowledge of coaching but I was more amazed on how he does it so naturally. Being with him and his team in a class made me feel so at home. Sharing insights and skills with like-minded individuals was such a fun and memorable experience.
    Jen Castaner
  • The Accelerated Coaching Training Program of Benchmark has truly helped me in various ways. First, it has given me the right structure in having the right coaching conversations. Second, It has provided a guide that is aligned with the ICF standards that truly helped me in asking questions even to young coachees such as children. Third, the program helped me discover how it is to truly listen in a coaching conversation – free from judgment! Lastly, I am grateful to the people I have met in Benchmark: the coaches, the classmates, and others I still continue to meet in seminars and programs.
    Lorena Liamzon
  • Joining the Benchmark Consulting’s ACTP is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I learned the coaching techniques I needed to listen better, and this has helped me grow not only as a coach, but also as a person.
    Mia Zamora
  • I attended the ACSTH accredited course from Benchmark back in 2015. The training deepened my foundation in real coaching skills and disciplines. It has opened my eyes to what true coaching is that is aligned to the ICF core competencies and ethics. The methods and content of this course is on-point. This training ahs helped me a lot that I always recommend this to others who want to take coaching seriously.
    Sofia Maderazo-Posadas
  • I am a graduate from the class of Jan 2015 in Singapore with Julius Ordonez. Even though I have been coaching others, I had a very fun and positive experience in the course. To date, I am still applying what I have learnt and it has been impactful on my clients. I have also recommended Benchmark Consulting to several people who want to coach people to be better versions of themselves.
    Wai Sing Yong
  • There are many coach training programs out there, but the opportunity to train with an ICF Master Coach and his trusted team is really not one to miss. The Accelerated Coach Training Program with Benchmark Consulting is a fantastic program that focuses on practical exercises and application. Firmly grounded in theory and ICF ethics, it’s a high energy program that I thoroughly enjoyed and was a game changer in improving my coaching skills.
    Natasha Muniz

Advanced Coaching Certification

  • An ICF Level 2 Journey into Transformative Coaching

    Completing the four-month Advanced Coaching Certification and graduating from this ICF Level 2 program has been an incredibly intense, challenging, and ultimately profound experience.

    True coaching advancement requires a willingness to continuously challenge yourself to learn, unlearn, and step outside of your comfort zone. This journey pushed me to do exactly that, shifting my mindset and deepening my approach to transformative coaching.

    Thank you, Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC and Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC, for your invaluable guidance and support. Being mentored by and learning from two master coaches who shape the coaching profession with such passion and dedication has been a true privilege.

    And thank you to this remarkable global cohort of learners and fellow coaches. Sharing this space with you, learning and growing together, and experiencing your vulnerability and commitment made this journey even more special.

    Here is to the continuous journey of growth and creating meaningful transformation for ourselves and for others!
    Daniel Ebner
    Executive & Leadership Coach (Germany)
    Originally posted on LinkedIn
  • I had the privilege of completing the ICF Level 2 Professional Coaching Certification with Benchmark Consulting from June to August 2024, followed by the Mentoring and Performance Evaluation from August to December 2024. Receiving my Advanced Certificate in the first week of January 2025 was a fantastic way to start the year!

    I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be taught, coached, and mentored by Marcia Reynolds, MCC, and Julius Ordonez, MCC. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence made this journey not only enriching but also transformative.

    The program was insightful, challenging, and deeply rewarding, and I’m absolutely thrilled to see the changes in my coaching sessions and the impact it has on my clients. The skills and perspectives I gained have elevated my coaching practice, allowing me to create even more meaningful breakthroughs.

    I highly recommend Benchmark Consulting to my colleagues, friends or anyone who wish to bridge from ACC to PCC or pursue both levels. This program is a game-changer for any coach ready to take their skills to a deeper level.
    Celine Foelmli
    Founder & ICF Certified Coach, Compass Coaching LLP, Singapore
  • The online workshops went far beyond the foundations of Level 1 ACC training, emphasising coaching mastery and equipping us to engage fully with our clients. Julius Ordonez, MCC, ACTC and Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC, crafted and delivered the material engagingly, pushing us to explore our full potential and expand beyond our limits. I highly recommend this program from Benchmark Consulting (Philippines, Singapore, USA) to anyone looking to achieve ICF Level 2 (PCC) certification and elevate their coaching skills.
    Barbara Noonan
    Transformation Coach and Executive Consultant; Director of Social Impact, ICF Singapore
  • The Advanced Coaching Certification has been a remarkable investment for my personal and professional growth.

    We learned constantly – from the feedback of our mentors, Julius and Marcia, the observation of other coaches, and our own conversations with our clients. The practical use of tools such as “Reflective Inquiry” was priceless.

    This course has helped me adopt the values and principles of a coaching approach in all aspects of my life. It has changed me for good.
    Ayesa De Guia
    Head & SAVP at BDO Unibank
  • Three important reasons why the Advanced Coaching Certification has changed me to be a better coach: 1) Marcia & Julius. Learning from both Master Coaches was a perfect balance. 2) Learning with fellow coaches challenged & inspired me. And 3) Reflective Inquiry. Learning to let go of your own thoughts and listen completely to your client has taught me to unlearn & relearn how to become a better coach.
    Brian Quebengco
    Certified Strengths Coach, Consultant and Speaker
  • I would say that this (advanced) coaching program and certification definitely widened my perspective and appreciation of how coaching can actually be a ‘lifestyle’ that I can use to help, serve and develop others to reach their potential. Through the inputs and workshops, I have sharpened further my listening skills (by trying to be fully present), my curiosity of people (by asking, clarifying and genuinely be interested in their story) and my ability to elicit self-awareness of their situation (through reflecting questions). And I believe that these skills can be practiced not just in the coaching profession but in one’s day-to-day life and conversations. That is why I believe it can be part of one’s lifestyle!

    I am a fan of feedback. My favorite part of the program is when we get the chance to give and receive feedback (after a demo session), not just from our expert mentors (Marcia and Julius) but from all the other coach-participants. This process allowed me to gain more confidence along the way, as these feedback were direct, straightforward, and constructive but equally encouraging and a source of learning that inspired me to improve and get better.
    Andy Juan
    Former Country Business Leader, Electronics & Energy Business Group at 3M Philippines, Inc.
  • The Advanced Coaching Certification allowed me to learn an arsenal of advanced coaching tools and techniques that made me a much more effective coach. I have become more confident in handling unique coaching situations that required unique coaching approach. The opportunity to learn from Julius and Marcia, who are absolutely two of the best coaches in the world, allowed me to apply what world-class, breakthrough coaching is all about.

    The program provided valuable insights into understanding my clients’ needs better, enabling me to cultivate stronger relationships, and make them see things better. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to elevate their coaching practice and learn from the best the world has to offer.
    Jason Casuncad
    Head of Operations, TransUnion
  • A great blessing attending the Advanced Coaching Certification Program as I have honed my coaching skills with the great mentorship of Julius Ordonez and Marcia Reynolds. It deepened my coaching to be a better thought partner for my coachees. Very grateful.
    Maria Rosanna L. Testa
    HR Advisor, China Bank PH
  • As an ICF Associate Coach (ACC) with more than sufficient hours to move towards my next accreditation, I was looking for a Professional Coach (PCC) program that met strict criteria. Reading through seven different programs there was one clear winner, Benchmark Consulting’s Advanced Professional Coaching Certification Course. This program was taught by well-known industry professionals with the skill and knowledge to push me to be better, and not just check a box. The facilitators complemented each other well with different styles. Their displayed experience helped me understand the difference between a good coach and a great coach. The focus on peer input challenged perspectives and the feedback from the mentors was honest and direct to the point I questioned my capabilities. Benchmark’s team encouraged me to dive deeper and see the meaning behind my client’s words, which creates more impact in my sessions. If you are looking for a great program at a reasonable price that will level up your game, this is it.
    Robert Fluharty
    Coach, Inclusion Culture Inc.
  • Thanks for the inspiring and energising sessions over the 4 months period, Julius and Marcia. The sessions help to further sharpen my skills and more importantly, they help to crystallize the meaning and purpose of coaching for me. Well done, Julius and Marcia.
    Jonathan Ng, ACC
    HR Senior Executive (Singapore)
  • I was equipped with strong fundamentals by completing the entire process related to ACTP and APCC. These has helped me evolve in my coaching practice, influencing individual contributors to transition from current roles to leadership roles.
    Mariel C. Tablan, ACC, RFP, FLMI
    Head of Premier Academy, Philam Life (Philippines)
  • As one of very few stand-alone advanced coaching programs available, this program was exactly what I needed in order to deepen my skills, re-charge my confidence and re-ignite my passion for the profound value that transformational coaching can bring for individuals and organisations. I loved the intensely practical and experiential nature of the learning; my growth as a coach has been exponential.
    Jo Saies, PCC
    Executive Coach (Australia)
  • First of all it was an honor and privilege to be mentored by 2 of the best Master Certified Coaches — Coach Julius Ordoñez and Coach Marcia Reynolds. I loved the design of the program where there were many opportunities to practice the learnings during the lectures and be guided / mentored during the practice sessions. The course deepened my foundation for Professional Coaching.
    Raul Dimayuga
    Former Senior Bank Executive (Philippines)
  • This intensive coach training was an eye opener for me in more ways than one and has triggered a renewed passion for helping transform people. It brought coaching to a deeper level for me. That I went through it at a time when everything seemed so uncertain made it all the more worth the time and the resources that went into it. Moreover, being mentored by two icons in the coaching industry is an opportunity that will not come my way again. You and Marcia have shown a selflessness that is so inspiring for aspiring coaches like me. The world will be a much better place to live in with coaches like Julius and Marcia!
    Lillian Reyes
    Executive Coach (Philippines)
  • The Advanced Coaching Course gave me an opportunity to sharpen my coaching skill as well as build relationships I would not otherwise have. I was able to level up my abilities as a coach through the Advanced Coaching Course. You have no reason to not take this course!
    Zach Prosser, MCC
    Life and Leadership Coach (United States)
  • This course was tough and transformative. It gave me the opportunity to step back and evaluate my beliefs and practices in coaching. It was a humbling experience to fumble and struggle with the competencies that participants needed to demonstrate at mastery level. The mentorship of Marcia and Julius throughout the internship was nurturing as it inspired me to do my level best in learning to be a professional coach.

    My key take away from the course was learning to demonstrate presence. It’s about going deep into the clients’ thoughts and disrupting their mental programs so that new perspectives may emerge. The best part is leaving clients better than you found them. I came out of the course empowered and excited to give the gift of coaching to my clients.
    Roseanne Lasa, PCC
    Leadership Coach (Philippines)
  • Awesome experience to generously learn masterful coaching skills from the best from the west and the best from the east. Thanks again, Coach Julius and Coach Marcia!”
    Vince Dizon, ACC
    Professional Coach (Philippines)
  • The best gift I received as a graduate of the Advanced Professional Coaching Certification Course is learning to be truly present. With all the challenges and distractions we all go through due to the pandemic, the best gift I can give to my clients and coachees is to assure them that I am there for them — ready to listen, to receive, to be part of their growth journey. It has been my honor to be mentored by coach Dr. Marcia Reynolds and coach Julius Ordonez because of their passion, persistence, and purposeful guidance.”
    JV Wong
    Chief Executive Igniter of People Ignite (Philippines)
  • The Advanced Professional Coaching Certification Course through Benchmark Consulting is really top notch. I was really hesitant about taking the class at the beginning, worried that it might be too challenging for me. Julius and Marcia were welcoming and extremely helpful. They were amazing mentor coaches who really taught me so much about how to be better coach and my skills increased so much. I also really valued my time with the other students and I learned a lot from them. I really appreciated the diversity in the group and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this program to others. You will not be disappointed.”
    Andrea Muzikant
    Certified Coach Practitioner (Philippines)
  • This training showed the gaps in my coaching. Gave me awareness. Made me committed in a way I never imagined. Julius Ordonez, MCC and Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC blend power, wisdom, and great care to elevate your coaching. Loved engaging in a group at an elite level for a remarkable impact.”
    Brenda Ammon
    Founder & Prosperity Coach, Free the Mind (United States)
  • I highly recommend the advanced coach training course for those who are committed to continuing to grow their coaching presence and skills. Marcia and Julius create a safe, yet challenging environment that stretches and supports each participant. I discovered what coaching the person truly enables and benefited immensely from the mentoring experience.”
    Carmen Acton
    Chief Coach & Founder, Masterful Collaboration (United States)
  • I spent a lot of time evaluating the program for deepening my practice, and I am very glad to have landed on Benchmark Consulting’s program. In the few months we spent together, I have felt my practice deepen tangibly. It was extremely freeing to experience coaching without copious notes or rigid frameworks – it gave me the opportunity to truly focus on the coachee. My presence as a coach has evolved, as has my ability to focus completely on the person. Additionally it is an unprecedented privilege to coach with Masters like you and Marcia – offering a real glimpse at the ‘magic’ that can happen through coaching.
    Smriti Vats
    (India)
  • If you want to strengthen your coaching skills and receive comprehensive training, I highly recommend the Advanced Coaching Certification course with Marcia Reynolds and Julius Ordonez. You will not be disappointed. I got certified as a coach in 2011 and had taken several coach trainings since then. I had fallen into some bad habits, such as problem-solving and asking leading questions. Marcia and Julius do a wonderful job of training and teaching with lots of coaching practice. The cohort was super fun and engaging. I learned some things that I never knew. They also showed how to get to the agreement (many times an elusive concept for me) easily. I took away so many key learnings… one being that presence is an energetic exchange. I used to take notes while coaching. I have stopped doing that, which has allowed me to get out of my head and truly be present. Marcia also uses neuroscience in her trainings. I came in at an ACC level with my credential expiring this year. I am thrilled that because of this training, I can now renew at the PCC level. I am so grateful to Marcia and Julius. I cannot recommend this training enough. Marcia and Julius…. THANK YOU.
    Karen Beals
    Certified Leadership Coach/Trainer

Team Coaching Certification Program

  • As a professionally trained and mentored team coach by Benchmark, I’ve experienced a significant enhancement in my awareness and unbiased facilitation during coaching sessions. This newfound capability allows me to effectively ignite transformation not only in individuals but also in teams, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive at work. With the alarming statistics revealing signs of burnout among Asian workers, the role of team coaches in promoting work engagement, job satisfaction, and a supportive growth environment becomes increasingly crucial. Together, we can create positive change and ensure that individuals and teams alike live their best lives professionally.
    Mariel Tablan, PCC
    Founder and Owner of Igniting Transformation Life Coaching Services
  • The Team Coaching process is a catalyst for shaking things up, thus propelling the team towards more collaborative behavior and a productive direction. It equips the team to concoct valuable norms needed in discombobulated workplace situations, conflicts, and crises moments. In the end, it creates an impact on the way teams interact with one another, increasing their bonds and enabling them to work better together.

    As a lifelong learner and a Professional Coach, my huge thanks to Benchmark Consulting for making this training possible.
    Luchi Vitales, PCC
    CEO of A and N Business Consultancy
  • The team coaching course made me more sensitive to the unique team dynamics and perspectives of each team. The techniques we practiced empowered the teams to learn to work towards a genuine appreciation and understanding of one another, which brings about cohesiveness and effectiveness as a team. I feel like as a coach, one can truly help unlock the superpower of every team.
    Reena Murga, PCC
    Professional Coach and Site Director at DemandScience
  • Thank you Coach Julius for trail blazing ICF Team Coaching in the Philippines. You gave all of us, especially me, a valuable and new perspective on what team coaching really is about. Focus on the team synergy & not the problem was a huge paradigm shift for me, as well as having a deeper understanding on conflict and its importance & impact on team dynamics. Getting your Team Coaching certification with Benchmark Consulting is a must for those who want to take their coaching to the next level. Proud to be part of the pioneering batch.
    Brian Quebengco
    Certified Strengths Coach, Consultant and Speaker
  • Learning Team Coaching is a valuable investment for coaches, whether new or highly experienced. One learns a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge that can significantly impact the success and well-being of teams within an organization. Among the many learnings, I found handling conflicts within teams very valuable, as this is essential to maintaining a healthy team dynamic. Supplementing this is improving my ability in helping to create an environment of trust, so I can encourage team members to share ideas and concerns more freely. Equally valuable is developing the ability to work seamlessly with a fellow Team Coach, so together you can co-create an enhanced coaching experience.
    Jing Remo
    Director and Professional Coach
  • Benchmark Consulting’s Team Coaching Certification Program has proven to be a transformative investment, equipping participants with a profound understanding of the dynamics within high-performing teams. By fostering self-awareness, encouraging the utilization of collective knowledge, and embracing conflict as a catalyst for innovation, the program empowers teams to navigate challenges more efficiently. This is just one example of the impactful programs offered by Benchmark Consulting, demonstrating their commitment to facilitating organizational growth and success through effective team development strategies.
    Teddy Ruiz Jr., ACC
    HR Director and Leadership Coach

Coaching For Success

  • Our collaboration with Benchmark Consulting, particularly in integrating coaching into our programs, was instrumental in driving significant improvements within our organization. What began as a capacity-building initiative evolved into a partnership that greatly enhanced our ability to effect meaningful, sustainable change in the local government units we supported. ZFF’s work centers on strengthening health leadership and governance at the local level, and Benchmark’s interventions have been pivotal in driving transformative change.

    Benchmark’s coaching workshops provided us with essential skills and facilitated the introduction and deepening of coaching practices across key institutions, including regional offices of the Department of Health and our partner universities. This partnership strengthened our leadership development, stakeholder engagement, and team-building efforts, allowing us to more effectively pursue our mission of improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Beyond the workshops, Benchmark Consulting has consistently been a reliable source of support and guidance, making them an excellent partner to work with.

    I highly recommend Benchmark Consulting’s services to any organization looking to drive lasting change.
    Dr. Ellen Licup-Medina
    Former Director, Zuellig Family Foundation
  • The coaching course offers practical tips through its hands-on approach. I learnt to withhold my judgment, stop offering tips, and giving my personal advice, and instead listen to the coachee. It’s all about the coachee! Overall, I find the course to be beneficial and useful in my work.”
    Chin-Leow Bee Kuan
    Executive Director, Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore)
  • Benchmark Consulting has been our people development partner since 2003. The sessions successfully equipped our leaders with the right mindset, tools, and skills which enabled them to lead their people amidst the various organizational changes that our company went through.”
    Luz A. Morales
    Former HR Account Head, ABS-CBN
  • Coaching for Success was a delight! More than I expected as far as the things I learned and how I learned them. It’s a powerful workshop that leaves one with the challenge to change. It has value added and definitely a significant human experience!”
    Roseanne D. Lasa
    Vice President, Head of Training, PruLife UK (Philippines)
  • Coaching for Success is a very good overview of the whole Coaching framework, coaching skills and attributes of a good coach. The workshop is very practical oriented and interactive. Learning is via discovery and practice rather than dishing out of theories. This makes the learning interesting, real and more lasting. The trainers are very friendly, competent, encouraging and demonstrated the coaching skills very well. The co-facilitation of the 2 trainers is excellently executed.”
    Bella Lo
    Former Vice President OCBC Bank (Singapore)
  • Benchmark Consulting’s Coaching for Success has been very impactful to the [24]7 Organization for the last few years. We have partnered with them to deliver development to our frontline leaders’ coaching capabilities. We have been successful in creating a meaningful experience to our leaders and the coachees. Benchmark Consulting not only delivers the content, they also make sure that the organization is handheld in the cultural shift needed to make significant changes in the coaching experience of people. Embracing and enjoying the coaching process is just one of the many outcomes we have experienced. More importantly, the alignment across ranks and senior leadership has been a key result of this journey.

    We continue to partner with them and have benefited from the approach and the framework. Their flexibility and culture fair has been something that our leaders have enjoyed and valued as a milestone in their experience with the company. As senior leaders, we all know coaching should be in the DNA of our leaders. And when it’s not, Benchmark Consulting will make sure it is.
    Rienzi Ramirez
    President and Country Manager, [24]7 Inc.
  • While I had some idea of coaching before the workshop, attending ‘Coaching for Success’ has clarified the key concepts and equipped me with the skills to be more confident, inspiring and disciplined as a coach. The fantastic balance of theory and (lots of) practice together with insightful tips and advice from the very warm and patient coaches make this the workshop to attend for coaches-to-be!
    Charles Low
    Director / ProEd Consortium Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore)
  • Coaching for Success has made a difference in my life in how to enact the belief that people are capable of solving their own problems. Learning is from discovery, simulations, games that have relevant objectives to what we were learning. The trainers provide gentle guidance, feedback and positive energy.”
    Dr. Juliet Choo
    Lecturer Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore)
  • To reinforce the learnings the managers gained from the one-on-one coaching, Mr. Ordoñez and his team designed and conducted a 2-day Coaching Workshop which provided the participants the opportunity to share best practices with each other. Not only did the workshop sharpen their coaching skills, it also strengthened the foundations we have set in building a coaching culture. Overall, we saw our managers extremely satisfied with the impact both the training and coaching programs had on their personal and professional life and were in fact asking for more. The great results that this program created in our frontline managers have ripple effects in the engagement, motivation and productivity of our workforce and to the competitiveness of our organization in general.
    Mary Grace D. Perez
    Human Resources Manager Abbott Laboratories, Philippines
  • I am grateful for your humble yet confident style. Your style facilitated an open heaven in class where we could discuss, challenge and learn unreservedly. I learnt much and I am still reflecting on some of the statements shared. You have made the 4 days a very memorable one, one which challenged my thoughts and convictions and to a certain extent my risk-taking appetite. Time simply flew..What I took away after these 4 days was a solid foundation in coaching acumen which is still yielding fruits as I continue to reflect.
    Jonathan Mark Kok Wing
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed the enlightening 1.5 days of Coaching workshop conducted by Julius and his co-trainers, Paui and Trixy. The trainers were very professional, and the hands-on approach made the sessions interactive and engaging. The workshop was well-customized to meet the participants needs thus making it more effective. I have definitely picked up useful coaching skills and processes that I can use in my course of work.
    Dr. Jasmine Tey Ah Hong
    Director/ Centre for Pedagogical Excellence Hwa Chong Institution (Singapore)
  • We are pursuing the Coaching for Success Program for our people in Sales management across the Organization because it provides them with the necessary skills to have productive one-on-one meetings/discussions with their sales people and improve performance faster.
    Ferdinand L. Berba
    Training Director Philam Group
  • I believe all leaders should attend Coaching for Success. With the war on talents that has been going on right now, coaching is a key driver in unleashing the potentials of people who matter most to the organization.
    Buena V. Chanco
    Former Executive Vice President, Human Resource Management Marketing & Customer Relations Cluster Head
  • Coaching has helped us provide a strong support system to nurture our key talents at Philips. It is an integral part of our Management Development Program and has helped our people develop leadership competencies, specifically develop self and others.
    Luz Mercurio
    Former Manager, Human Resource Development Philips Group of Companies, Philippines
  • Thank you for sharing with us your expertise on coaching through your well-designed and effective training modules. I really learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of the learning session. Coaching For Success is the first training program i attended in over five years. And I’m very happy and satisfied that I had it first with Benchmark Consulting. You guys were just amazing; you’re a bundle of energy. With the way you designed and handled the program, I must say Filipino trainers have already evolved to being world-class Mentors and Coaches. Congratulations and more power to all of you!
    Message from a Participant from Trinity University of Asia
  • Coaching for Success has expanded my universe – my possibilities have grown from vast to infinite.
    Susan S. Lara
    Palanca Awardee and National Book Award Winner
  • Coaching is the KEY to success.
    Asuncion Gutierrez
    ASEAN Training Manager, Infant Nutrition Nestlé Philippines

Team Coaching

  • Team Coaching is an essential element that can boost a team’s performance. Committing to set aside a regular schedule for team coaching will definitely increase member’s engagement, ownership, and ‘can do’ spirit in wanting to become peak performers.
    Mariel Tablan
    Leader Development Director, Philam Life
  • The art of team coaching is a creative and productive tool that will drive teams towards synergy, effectivity, and efficiency. The 2-day workshop by Benchmark empowered me to use this in dealing with teams I directly and indirectly handle.
    Josef Soller
    “Internal Coach, Ateneo / Active One Health Inc. “
  • Team Coaching is a very useful tool that a leader must have. This is truly worth attending.
    Gaylirose Adame
    Sr. Training Specialist, IMI
  • The team coaching workshop is very useful to build your skills in terms of handling teams and to build & sustain a coaching culture in the organization.
    Pauline Comia
    HR Executive, Nestle Philippines, Inc.
  • Benchmark as an organization is credible especially in the field of professional coaching. Their pool of facilitators is more than empathic and have the ability to focus on the participants real needs; they are uniquely able to distill what they have heard from the participants into valuable, credible insights based on their solid coaching experiences.
    Roy Magbanua
    Corporate Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, Nestle Philippines, Inc.
  • One of the best training programs I have attended!
    Gabe Mendoza
    Project Development Manager, Avida Land Corp.
  • I have been handling a team for more than 15 years, and I never thought that there is a better way of leading a team towards a common goal. Team Coaching is another tool I can add to my arsenal towards creating a synergized team.
    Aaron Balatbat
    Senior Operations Manager, 24/7 Customer Philippines, Inc.
  • Benchmark Consulting is really the go-to company in terms of training, coaching, and consulting needs. I had a fruitful and insightful session when I attended the team coaching workshop.
    Clarisse Ngo
    Category Manager, Super 8
  • Benchmark has helped me rediscover my passion for serving people and teams through coaching. Benchmark helped me practice, practice, practice coaching the right way! Moreover, Benchmark helped me rediscover more of myself. My degree of self-awareness and self-understanding deepened as I used the same skills for coaching others to coach myself!
    Carmen Wong
    Director of Leadership Engagement (recently retired), Compassion International

Coaching Amidst Crisis

  • There is a shift in my perspective. That the pandemic is not a limitation, but simply a way to think differently so that we can do positive things in new ways.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)
  • I realized that I have an important role to play in this difficult time. I am being called to live my WHY and make a difference.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)
  • This experience has affirmed that I can pursue coaching for three reasons: I sincerely want to help; I am gifted with the knowledge of when to talk and when to listen to what is not being said; One life a day is okay.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)

Peer Coaching In The Workplace

  • The experience was very timely during this pandemic. I will definitely bring all the learning moving forward with the people, workmates, and family around me. Thank you for a fruitful seminar.
    Ethan Balanza
  • This workshop helps me differentiate between coaching and advising/mentoring. I know this workshop will help me and my peer have a healthy relationship.
    Arianne Michelle Bandiola
  • This is a good orientation for experienced and unexperienced coaches as it gives a different way of coaching in a peer-to-peer setting. The demonstration helped me review the framework and impact of the right coaching to the client — a good reminder that as coaches, our #1 priority is to make our clients feel heard and feel good at every session. Thank you, Coach Paui, for the guidance.
    Charlene Banzal
  • Really insightful, practical, sincere, and genuine session. I love that the coaches shared their real-life experiences/concerns. They showed their vulnerability. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
    Xandra Fe Yebron
  • It was a great experience. It was a productive workshop and helped me as a peer ready to lend a helping hand. Kudos!
    Madeline Ira Faye Tamayo

Leadership Development Program

  • One of the most valuable things about leadership is realizing that you never really stop learning how to lead.

    It hasn’t been that long since I started leading Rappler’s branded content team (it’s been only two years!), and one of the things I started implementing right away was conducting learning sessions where our members learned not just from myself but also from other people and each other. I’m a big believer in using training and education as a foundation for growing a team, but I’ve also had this nagging feeling that there was a better way to do it.

    I recently attended a leadership training conducted by Benchmark Consulting, and one insight really stuck with me. The training helped me put language and frameworks to what I had been trying to achieve. It wasn’t about throwing out my approach; it was about building on it with more intention, consistency, clarity, and most of all, collaboration.

    It reminded me that good leadership isn’t just about having the answers. It’s about continuously refining how we create an environment where people can do their best work and develop with confidence.

    I’m now full of ideas to that I can’t wait to put into practice, and I’m excited to see how they’ll help my team—and me—grow.

    Learning doesn’t stop when you become a manager. In many ways, that’s when it becomes even more important.

    Thank you, Rappler and Benchmark Consulting!
    Julian Carlos Cirineo
    Writer, Editor, and Producer, Rappler
    Originally posted on LinkedIn on July 7, 2026
  • Our partnership with Benchmark Consulting for the Leadership Development Program was an incredibly engaging and valuable experience. With most of our leaders being Chinese and their direct reports being Filipinos, the program’s focus on communication, self-awareness, and leading through influence was especially impactful. It strengthened not only my confidence as a leader but also that of all participants, while equipping us with practical tools we can immediately apply within our teams.
    Heidi So
    HR Manager, Skyeasternwood, Inc.
  • The 2-day leadership workshop with Benchmark Consulting was a transformative experience. It helped me reassess our team’s progress and prompted deeper reflection on my own growth as a leader. While some of the realizations were challenging, I want to highlight how well the workshop was taught. It was engaging, fun, and highly informative, making the learning experience not only impactful but also enjoyable and positive, even when the insights were sometimes difficult to face.
    Kristine Macauba
    Collins Aerospace
  • I had a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience, gaining new leadership skills while collaborating with the other senior leaders in the organization. The topics and activities were thoughtfully designed and engaging, making the experience both educational and inspiring.
    Jake Tomada
    Collins Aerospace
  • The training introduce new perspective and direction in developing and managing new generation leaders. The training also enlighten the non-leader participants to be accountable as a leader on their own ways. The training is fun, informative and enjoyable too.
    Randell Dellejero
    Collins Aerospace
  • High level of interactivity and engagement throughout the training had a significant impact. It was evident that the program was thoughtfully designed to foster not only learning but also collaboration and reflection. As a result, the training made the entire learning experience both enjoyable and deeply impactful.
    Subash Pandian
    Collins Aerospace
  • A safe space indeed! The training experience gave me opportunity to express myself, get to know my peers and leader better, bonding beyond work environment, and learn.
    Noel Cura
    Collins Aerospace
  • The session provide a neutral environment for leaders to have fun, be honest with each other and understand leaders character beyond the office persona.
    Dani Cadsawan
    Collins Aerospace
  • Easily one of the best leadership trainings I have been apart of, the interaction with my leadership team not only challenged the mind but also reminded us to focus on the heart as well. What is your purpose?
    Norwood C. Owens
    Collins Aerospace
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the two-day workshop, allowed for adequate time to reflect on my own leadership abilities as well as ways to improve. I especially appreciated that I was grouped with leaders of similar level and experience as it allowed me to be open and gain new insights.
    Mike Hensler
    Collins Aerospace
  • The leadership training helped me reflect on my role as a leader and taught me how to build deeper connection with my team. It empowered me to lead with empathy, providing practical tools to understand my team better and build trust for stronger collaboration and success.
    Arlene Sacay​
    Collins Aerospace
  • The speaker is very powerful. The topic and discussion is very collaborative. May we meet you soon in person.
    Edelean Ong
  • I learned a lot for the topic LEADERSHIP (development, learning, teamwork, communication, etc.).
    Bernard Quinanola
  • Hi Julius! The Management Development program was Excellent! We got consistent feedback about the best quality service by the Benchmark team. Looking forward to our continuing engagement. Thanks so much!
    Message from a Participant from Philippine Electricity Market Corporation
  • This workshop helped me a lot to get a better perspective about leadership skills. For me, being an effective leader doesn’t stop in managing a team, getting the projects done, or setting goals for the team/organization. To become one, you must also have the ability to identify and bring out the potential of your people, see the big picture of the situation to be able to find and execute the solutions effectively. On a personal level, I may have more than 20 years of work experience, but there will always be room for improvements, and I am more than happy to take the opportunities that will come my way.

    Also, I’d like to give a shoutout to Benchmark Consulting, especially to Paui, Trixy, and Adam for a job well done! You made this workshop so fun, light, and a very informative one. Kudos to everyone!
    Kite Martin
  • It was a good refresher on some management concepts I’ve learned in college. I particularly liked the skill-will matrix and RAFIFIA approach on giving feedback. Throughout the presentation, the plenary challenged some traditional topics and I’d like to commend Adam’s openness to discussion/debate.
    Gwen Casama
  • I was able to assess myself in terms of leadership and also to become an effective leader in our department and for the bank.
    Mark Richard Samson
  • It was engaging and fruitful. I learned a lot about what I can improve on as a leader and I feel encouraged to do better.
    Therese Santos

Mentoring Skills Program (Leader as Mentor)

  • This workshop is awesome! The design fits well to our needs. The facilitator did a fantastic job of engaging his attendees during the entire session. There was never a dull moment during the sessions. Doing this online is enlightening; imagine how much more so if done face-to-face! Kudos! Great job and thank you for all the valuable insights on mentoring.
    Lucille Isnani
  • Very powerful and productive discussions. My knowledge and skill on mentoring are really enhanced and developed. I like the simplicity of the presentation, and most especially the RP is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you. Mabuhay!!!
    Philma Mohamad
  • The mentoring workshop isn’t only going to be useful on a professional level but also on a personal one. There were a lot of points discussed that allowed the participants to reflect on ourselves, in addition to the technical content that we got. Thank you for this opportunity!
    Jasmine Therese Arcilla
  • While mentoring requires expertise of the subject matter, how the RP presented the lecture gives a compelling reason for would-be mentors and aspirants. The workshop presents an almost comprehensive package for starters and enables aspirants to embrace the world of mentoring.
    Jainab Abdulmajid
  • The workshop was well organized & so enriching with many aha moments. I’m glad I participated in it as I can apply the learnings in our community.
    Nanette Ella
  • Mentoring is a skill that leaders need to learn. While we do it all the time, this seminar taught me that there is a more effective way to do it.
    Jing Remo
  • A very enriching, affirmative learning session. Adam is cool as a facilitator. He was able to make everyone participate in the discussion and in sharing thoughts and ideas. Kudos!!!
    Mary Ann Polk
  • The frameworks discussed are helpful in becoming a more effective mentor, because they are easy to follow along. The role-playing exercises gave us a chance to apply our learnings right away. Thank you for the productive training and the handout.
    Gwen Casama
  • Really helpful to my current role as I’m currently supervising a few subordinates. Will definitely apply the frameworks presented to make my mentoring structured and effective.
    Jeffrey Isip
  • It will really help me improve my mentoring skills, especially having a fellow that is older than me. This training is indeed amazing!
    Dan Christian Reyes

Self-Leadership (Leading The Self)

  • Leadership Starts From Within

    I had the privilege of attending a powerful seminar on “Leadership Starts from Within” a transformative experience that went beyond titles and strategies, and instead focused on self-awareness, purpose, and authenticity.

    We often think of leadership as something external managing teams, making decisions, driving results. But the real work starts internally. Before you lead others, you must learn to lead yourself.

    Key takeaways:
    – Emotional intelligence is not optional — it’s foundational.
    – Vulnerability builds trust, not weakness.
    – Clarity of values = clarity in leadership.
    – True influence comes from alignment, not authority.

    Grateful to Ms. Paui for creating a space that challenged us to reflect, grow, and show up more fully as leaders, not just in our careers, but in our lives.

    If you’re serious about leadership, start with the inner work. That’s where the real impact begins.
    Tweny Vargas
    Branch Head – Makati, FPG Insurance Company, Inc
  • We engaged the services of Benchmark Consulting to equip our employees with the right mindsets, skills and tools in achieving compelling goals amidst difficulties through their personal transformation program. After conducting the program to a few groups, we in HR already noticed the immense impact of the program not only in bringing about transformation in our employees but also in strengthening the familial spirit we have in the company. The richness of the program’s content is brought to life by Benchmark team’s very interactive, fun and engaging teaching methodology. This style of delivery helped participants to be comfortable with each other and encouraged them to open up and share themselves with the class, making every workshop a huge success.

    The program has so far exceeded the expectations of our employees based on their feedback and the influx of success stories we have received every time the program is conducted. These success stories included a couple of participants deciding to finally stop long years of smoking in an instant while ,most of them started to pursue goals, either personally or professionally, they have been putting off for a long time now. Truly, this program is life changing.
    Angela Valenzuela
    Head, Training and Development, Petron Corporation
  • Though held online, it was fun to attend and participate in this session. Most webinars are boring, but this was indeed different. Thank you so much for experiencing the works of Benchmark Consulting.
    Ericson Kent Bonifacio
  • I have learned and gained so much from this webinar. I would like to challenge myself to apply these learnings in my daily life and to develop my self-leadership.
    Mary Christel Eroy
  • The workshop is good. It’s really refreshing, and at the same time, it gives me a framework on leading myself. Examples are practical, and I also learned more from my co-participant.
    Mark John Atela
  • The session is inspirational. It serves as wake-up call to ourselves to our purpose (goals) in life. I am inspired to seek within myself my true goals (using SMARTER) and hopefully to be able to achieve these goals. Thank you for the session.
    Jean Claire Llemit
  • The workshop is good. It’s really refreshing, and at the same time, it gives me a framework on leading myself. Examples are practical, and I also learned more from my co-participant.
    Mark John Atela
  • The Self-Leadership program is an eye-opener to our Leaders and a lot of valuable insights and take-aways could be a source of a new beginning for this team. We have high hopes that we can be a happy team again.
    Julie Christie Marquez dela Cruz
  • I really appreciated what was imparted during the session. I learned a lot and had food for thought to take home with me. This session helped me remember my goals and encouraged me to start thinking about my why – something I probably would not have reflected upon if not for this session. Thank you, Trixy and Paui, for an engaging session!
    Therese Santos

Leading Yourself With G.R.I.T.

  • The training is very helpful specially in this pandemic time where you need to adapt to the changes or new normal.
    Joe Frey Juganas
  • I really like the fact that the workshop highlighted that everyone’s battles and grit moments are different.
    Dean Simon Damasig
  • I enjoyed the session, given there were a lot of inward contemplation regarding one’s unique experiences.
    Adam Crisostomo
  • The seminar was great, having additional input on how to overcome our weaknesses.
    Wilfredo Pormison

Burnout To Breakthrough

  • Thank you for the time. It was a great experience. I’m very happy that my favorite and only book I read is included in your presentation. During our breakthrough session, I found out that I wasn’t the only one going through something (bad /good). I just have to say… God wants to give you a purpose (personal/ work related). God Bless.
    Bel Ferrer
  • Kudos to the whole team and Ms. Eileen. The whole session is worth the time, not boring and really got us involved. Thank you for this opportunity. Learned a lot from this. It helped me build my resilience and set boundaries.
    Liezl Mapanoo
  • The whole experience is really a big relief knowing that what we feel is actually normal, especially nowadays that we just stay indoors and have limited reach for human connections. The session helped us analyze what’s really causing our burnouts with tips on how we can dissect areas of our day-to-day life where we expend most of our energy and time, and decide on our own coping mechanisms. The best part is that the program also gave advice to bosses on how they should handle their staff and give a little more empathy with their situation.
    Judith Vasquez

Team Development Program

  • Thank you, Benchmark, for partnering with us for the impactful team-building / values socialization sessions over the past two years! Trixy’s energy and enthusiasm consistently made each session fun and engaging, keeping our team motivated and inspired. Your expertise has strengthened our collaboration and fostered a positive atmosphere that drives results. We truly value the difference you’ve made in our journey!
    Jesselyn Panis
    Vice President – Integrated Supply Chain, Universal Robina Corporation
  • I just want to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent and successful KKK activity you conducted on 04 September 2024, for Calamba Plant 1.

    The facilitation style was incredibly engaging and effective, creating a positive and productive atmosphere for the team. The activities chosen were perfectly suited to the team’s dynamic and skill levels. The participants were highly engaged throughout the entire event, and I could see their enthusiasm and camaraderie. The ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment made a huge difference in the overall experience.

    Thank you again for your outstanding work.
    Guede P. Suriaga Jr.
    Multisite HR South Luzon, Universal Robina Corporation
  • On behalf of the GAOC Group of Companies, we are thankful for the fun and meaningful learning experience we had with the Benchmark Team at our GGC Team building in Boracay. The high-energy, enthusiasm and active participation of everyone was a clear manifestation of how much they enjoyed the activities and discussion you prepared. Indeed, I did not make a mistake when I personally recommended Benchmark to our President. I told him that our engagement 10 years ago in my previous company is something I also want the GGC family to experience. Thanks for keeping up with our expectations! Cheers to your team and we are looking forward to working with Benchmark again.
    Armi Malaluan
    Chief Transformation Officer, GAOC Group of Companies
  • Ford Philippines have been partnering with Benchmark Consulting for more than a decade in building and sustaining our high performing team. I would attribute the success of our partnership with Benchmark’s exceptional ability to tailor the program based on our unique business requirements and culture without losing their own brand of making the whole experience fun (via the H.E.A.T approach) but also relevant and impactful! Benchmark has been instrumental in helping us achieve unbelievable high engagement and commitment from our teams despite the fact that at that time, we were already winding down our manufacturing operations in this market.

    In recent years, Benchmark helped us in designing and facilitating a teaming program for a specific department in our company which enabled the team to successfully overcome barriers to achieving their vision and mission as a team. In 2022, we again partnered with Benchmark to bring all our teams together with our new Leader, for a face-to-face team effectiveness program, which was truly memorable given that we have all been working remotely for more than 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Benchmark never disappoints and always deliver on their promise—that is why they are our go-to partner for our teaming programs and activities! Thank you to our Benchmark team for always being there for us and with us through thick and thin. Cheers to more years of fruitful and fun partnership!
    Arni Rifareal
    HR Director, Ford Philippines
  • I met Benchmark (Trixy) back in mid-2018 when our Country HR is organizing a senior management team building. It was a time of a lot of organizational changes where I did not like where I landed with my new role (it felt like a demotion), and I think I was experiencing work depression. A pre-session meeting was organized prior to team building to better understand the participants’ expectation. I met Trixy for the first time. I’m known as a person who put his heart out of his sleeves, and I expressed to Trixy how I felt. Having mentioned that, my expectations from Trixy was to calm me down and say nice words even though it would be fake (like talking to a customer). Instead, she gave me a no-nonsense, direct wake-up call talk about “change and acceptance”.

    My first reaction was not good because I was pissed-off, but I remember well in Trixy’s deep stare on how true and honest it was, even though she knew I did not like it she never apologized (no need). Those words hit me like a ton of rock with my pride as a senior leader of our organization, I thought about it for days (even weeks I think) and somehow those words slowly changed me on how I re-look at things (it felt like coming from my late father), from work to my family and my personal life. I began to be open, calm, and less resistive to things I cannot control on both life and work but still maintain the same passion working with my team and customers. It REALLY made me a better person because I worry much less (I’m normally worry good and bad), less affected by other teams performing better than mine, and always take every change with positively.

    As a 51-year-old professional, I’ve attended A LOT of trainings and team buildings for the last 29 years (internal and external). Some of it has helped me grow up as a professional, but somehow it was never enough for a typical human being to sustain the harsh changes of life and work. Trixy and Benchmark’s style of doing training and team building goes beyond books and powerpoint presentations. They really reach out deep (and quick) into the participants. These are the reasons why I wanted my team to experience the same, because we are going thru similar changes at work and have shared a lot of our personal life challenges as a second family. My team had 3 sessions with Benchmark and myself had 4, and I always get to bring home new things every time. There is always something new, and I always realize at the end of each session.

    Thank you Trixy, Adam, and Benchmark! I wish you stronger reach to our professional world and continue bring out the best of every person young and old.
    Jojo Mendoza
    Vice President, ABB Philippines
  • The Benchmark Team helped make our country team retreat a great success. Their energy was infectious, and their cleverly designed exercises were a masterful combination of fun and functionality. They truly helped us in becoming a better team more focused on our strategy.
    Bert Hoffman
    Country Director The World Bank
  • Benchmark Consulting has been our partner for the last 3 years now in helping us shape the culture in our organization. Through their uniquely designed and fit-for-purpose intervention programs, we have elevated the level of employee super-engagement to beyond world class levels (from 56% in 2007 to 92% in 2008).

    As a result, we in Diageo Philippines Supply have delivered breakthrough performance across all our strategic pillars and have created new realities for our business that will take us through our journey towards our Destination 2011. We are well on track in realizing our vision of becoming the most super-engaged team in Global Supply consistently delivering fantastic results and exceeding our stakeholders’ expectations.
    Alec Tempongko
    Philippines Supply Director Diageo Philippines Supply
  • We got the performance we planned and worked for with hard work, perseverance, and teamwork, even with temporary failures along the way. Indeed, we did better, thus we got also a better performance. Thank you for having effectively helped our team embrace the essence-based relationship, thus coordination and communication were easy.

    Our team really deserved this award and recognition for the overall best-in-class. Thank you again and hoping you can help us again to make our team even better.
    Bernard Engada
    Plant Manager Coca Cola, Bacolod Plant
  • As newly-appointed GM of Purefoods-Hormel, one of the best decisions I made, early in my new assignment, was to tap Benchmark Consulting, to design and implement our team development program. In a fast-changing business environment we operate in, vis-a-vis the rapidly-evolving organization I lead, it is essential that the values we believe in, and our firm commitment to each member of the team and to our team goals, are clearly established and remain constant.

    On our first year of working with Benchmark, we immediately saw immense improvements of how people worked, communicated and related with each other, which brought about an unprecedented growth in our bottomline results. Now on our second year of working with them, we have elevated the level of engagement with them as they helped us ensure that the team spirit is reinforced.
    Noel Tempongko, Jr.
    Former General Manager The Purefoods Hormel Company
  • On behalf of the team, thank you for conducting a meaningful team-building experience! Amidst the rapid changes in both external and internal environments, the experience taught us that building effective relationships are key. We are optimistic we can sustain the change in ourselves to be honest, open and trusting. You’ve made us realize the abundant creativity and goodness we all have! You have guided us in reinforcing our values and aligning to the company’s strategies. You’ve done it with such high impact – fun, spirit and energy were always part of everything we did! The business may change year on year, there are always bigger goals to achieve, but the owners of these accomplishments are the responsible, supportive, confident and caring people we have on the team! We wish you much success and may many more organizations benefit from your excellence!
    Maritess Dagdag
    President Clorox International Phils., Inc.
  • Boracay was great as always, and Benchmark made the experience even more enjoyable. If there is one thing I were to mention about their team, it was the high energy levels displayed by them and equally the high energy levels for the entire team that they were able to pull along all the way through 3 days. Well done.
    Satish Goel
    R & D Program Director Unilever Deos – Asia, Africa, Middle East
  • We just would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Julius and you all for a wonderful learning experience we had last weekend in our Teambuilding. Please extend my warm regards to Abbie, Mariel, and Emil. I wish them all the best.
    Message from a Participant from Servants of the Lord Prayer Group
  • In order to sustain these gains, APMI and Benchmark again partnered this time to co-develop a follow up to the 2006 teambuilding. This intervention was recently rolled out to the Senior Team of APMI as part of its yearend Leader’s Summit.



    We look forward to more fruitful undertakings with Benchmark. They have proven to be a capable partner for company as it gears up for bigger in and better challenges in 2008 and beyond.
    Rob Escaño
    Head of Human Resources Avon Products Manufacturing, Inc
  • Today was great! Congrats to you, Adam, Paui, Trixy, Abbie and Herzon.
    Message from a Participant from Nestle Safety, Health and Environment
  • Hi Julius! Just wanna thank you for all the learnings that we gained from all of you. We needed this to move from scarcity, thanks for bringing us back to abundance. I love your tandem with Adam! Keep in touch!
    Message from a Participant from Diageo Phils.
  • I want to recognize you and your group. You really impressed me the way you handled the group. I was very impressed. I wish your group more success. I love you guys, hope we can go out sometime even for coffee.
    Message from a Participant from Ann Taylor
  • I would like to thank all of you for a very wonderful show yesterday. They all loved what you guys have prepared and most of all they all appreciate your candidness, style and comic. To top it all, the learning and realizations – well, this is why I thought of getting Benchmark.
    Message from a Participant from Wrigley Phils.
  • On behalf of boss Fran and boss Ferdie and the rest of my SMPP family, our warmest and sincerest THANKS to all of you. It was indeed a very fruitful teambuilding activity, it made us feel real good all the way, we are happy and we understand each other better. BIG THANKS to all of you!
    Message from a Participant from San Miguel Packaging Products
  • Congratulations again for the successful sales con, thank you to the superheroes. We all had a great experience, cheers from your Purefoods Hormel family.
    Message from a Participant from Message from a Participant from Purefoods Hormel
  • I would like to take this opportunity to give you SCB client feedback on the Team Building Workshop handled by Trixy and Paui (July 2-3, 2010) at Plantation Bay , Mactan. Trixy has handled our past team building workshops and she has once again surprised me – the program outline and processes were exactly as the team needed (which means that Trixy had listened to my assessments and the individual team interviews). Both Trixy and Paui are definitely very well skilled trainers / speakers, who know when to grasp the moment, keep their participants not only awake but actively involved in the sessions and adjust when they see the need from any of the participants.

    I knew that Benchmark would provide us with a very good workshop but I never expected it to be this successful!

    On behalf of my team, I would like to commend and thank both Trixy and Paui for an unforgettable team building workshop which has left its mark and will keep my team not only actively engaged at work but also in their personal missions and commitments.
    Rae H. Bernad
    Head, PVM and Central Services Standard Chartered Bank
  • Benchmark’s Teambuilding Program successfully bonded the culturally diverse team that championed Nestle’s Globe Project to realize a $1.8 billion ROI by end of 2006 through its worldwide consolidation of business processes.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)
  • The senior officers of a food manufacturing company attribute their employees’ strong customer orientation, sales savvy, team spirit and positive outlook to Benchmark’s two-year skills and paradigm-shifting Sales Training & Coaching Program, which enabled them to seize market leadership.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)
  • Hi Coach Julius. Congrats to you and your group! Saw your pic with the ABS-CBN group in Bong Osorio’s column in The Philippine Star. I’m proud to have experienced coaching and mentoring just like them.
    Message from a Participant from Monde Nissin
  • I want to recognize you and your group. You really impressed me the way you handled the group. I was very impressed. I wish your group more success. I love you guys, hope we can go out sometime even for coffee.
    Message from a Participant from Ann Taylor
  • Hi Coach Julius. Congrats to you and your group! Saw your pic with the ABS-CBN group in Bong Osorio’s column in The Philippine Star. I’m proud to have experienced coaching and mentoring just like them.
    Message from a Participant from Monde Nissin
  • I want to recognize you and your group. You really impressed me the way you handled the group. I was very impressed. I wish your group more success. I love you guys, hope we can go out sometime even for coffee.
    Message from a Participant from Ann Taylor
  • Hi Trixy and Adam, I wish to personally congratulate and thank you for a job well done. Please know that you have touched our lives and I’m confident that in one way or the other, the learnings we had shall be put into practice. On a more personal note, I wish to convey that the workshop we had made me think things over and honestly, realizations came in. Glad to have met you as I’ve heard good comments about how good you are, not only from my hubby but from his friends.
    Message from a Participant from Globe – G-Xchange, Inc.
  • Today was great! Congrats to you, Adam, Paui, Trixy, Abbie and Herzon.
    Message from a Participant from Nestle Safety, Health and Environment
  • We all had fun in Boracay, big thanks to you and your team! You were all really great! Thanks to your group, you managed to get us out of our shells eventually and just be ourselves!
    Message from a Participant from The World Bank
  • I would like to thank the Benchmark team, for helping build an ‘Abundance Mentality’ for us. Rest assured, we will practice and exercise this kind of attitude and we will be deeply INVOLVED.
    Message from a Participant from GlaxoSmithKline PharmaLink
  • Hi Julius, I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks for really helping my team move forward with our differing limitations and behavior. Addressing the concerns I had been telling you was a perfectly-executed one. I can feel the more essence-based culture by now, and this is a challenge for me to sustain and improve more. You, being there personally is an honor, and the session did not only bond the team, but it also paved for an intimate partnership with you. In behalf of Lafarge, thank you and more successes!

    My warm regards and God bless.
    Danny Trugillo
    Plant Manager and VP for Operations Lafarge Cement

Human Evocative Approach To Training (H.E.A.T.)

  • Benchmark Consulting’s Human Evocative Approach to Training (HEAT) enabled our leaders and sales team to become effective and powerful line trainers to our distributors and business partners. Through the HEAT method, all training programs, including our business plan presentations, are done in savvy, upbeat, and highly engaging fashion. The HEAT training is now a corporate institutional program that every new joiner goes through.

    Benchmark Consulting has tremendously influenced our company in shaping an environment of creativity, empowerment, and self-directed learning.
    Maria Luisa D. Vitales
    Former Director, Human Resources, Monde Nissin Corporation
  • HEAT has helped our training team better understand and appreciate their training role and the individuality of each trainee. We now design our training programs based on the HEAT approach. It made us better appreciate the diverse learning styles of our participants. As a result, our participants are now more engaged in sharing their experiences and are highly motivated to apply their learning back in the workplace.
    Rose Morales
    Former Head of Sales Development and Training Ayala Land Inc.
  • Our sales group was faced with a lot of issues and challenges from productivity, low morale and synergy (to name a few) but with Benchmark’s H.E.A.T and Teambuilding programs we got our TEAM back on the right track.
    Message from a Participant from Ayala Life
  • Over the years, Benchmark Consulting has proven to be an effective business partner of Insular Life. I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent Management Development Program, Team Building, H.E.A.T. and Coaching workshops you’ve conducted for our team. I have been overwhelmed with great comments from everyone. In this busy world, it is often forgotten to step back and have fun while learning new things. I think everyone realized and experienced that at your workshops and for that I would like to say thank you!
    Cary Casipit
    Former VP – General Agencies and Special Market Sales Division Insular Life
  • This has been my second training conducted by Benchmark. Both have been wonderful experiences.

    Adam is a very, very good trainer- witty and never boring. I hope to apply what I learned as I go back to the classroom as trainer. And I hope to be even 10% as good as Adam! Thank you Adam!
    Pia Ladioray
  • I gained confidence and learned how to run/handle a training. This HEAT session is very enriching on my part. I’ve learned the different gifts/intelligences of every person. And I can apply it even outside my work. I can use this in teaching the children in our church. Thank so much Adam… I am so grateful.. You are an Angel. God bless you.
    Melody Ventura
  • This is a wonderful experience to be part of this 2-day training session. Sir Adam Bautista is excellent, he delivers the topics very well and no dull moments. I’ve learned a lot from him. I never thought that i will enjoy this since at first I was hesitant to attend. But after the session, I felt I was lucky to be chosen. I’m thanking our HR partner for including me in this training.

    Salute to you Sir Adam and your partner Ms. Trixy. Hope to see you again in other trainings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us.
    Maribeth Amorin
  • This experience did not only boost my confidence more, but it also gave me more ideas and knowledge on how to be a better trainer.

    Two thumbs up!!!
    Katrina Ysabel Baguioro

Other Programs

  • “Great leaders are not defined by the positions they hold, but by the lives they influence, the people they develop, and the legacy they leave behind.”

    Our 14-year partnership with Benchmark Consulting Services has been an invaluable part of our leadership development journey. Throughout the years, Benchmark has consistently delivered programs that are not only highly relevant and impactful but also engaging and enjoyable. One of the things that truly sets Benchmark apart is its training style. Their sessions are incredibly engaging, energetic, and enjoyable—at times, it feels like you’re in a comedy club because of the laughter, interaction, and genuine connection they create with participants. Yet despite the fun atmosphere, the learning objectives are never compromised. In fact, the humor and engagement make the lessons more memorable and impactful. Benchmark has mastered the art of making people learn, reflect, and grow while thoroughly enjoying the experience, a combination that is rarely achieved in most training programs.

    What makes this partnership especially meaningful to me is that I have personally experienced the impact of Benchmark’s leadership programs throughout my career. I was one of their participants during my time as a Section Head, and as my career progressed, I eventually became the Head of the Leadership Development Team. Looking back, I can confidently say that Benchmark has been instrumental in shaping the leader I am today.

    Their programs provided more than just knowledge and tools—they offered valuable insights, practical experiences, and opportunities for self-reflection that influenced how I lead, develop people, and contribute to organizational growth. The sessions were always thoughtfully designed, highly interactive, and memorable, making the learning both effective and enjoyable.

    As I prepare for my retirement, I find myself reflecting on the many partnerships and experiences that have shaped my professional journey. Benchmark will always hold a special place in my heart because of the significant role it has played in my leadership development and in the growth of countless leaders across our organization.

    I am deeply grateful for Benchmark’s unwavering commitment to developing people and leaders. Their passion, expertise, and genuine partnership have created a lasting impact on our organization, and I am confident that future generations of leaders will continue to benefit from the remarkable work they do.

    Thank you, Benchmark Consulting Services, for being a trusted partner of EDS Manufacturing, Inc., a catalyst for growth, and a meaningful part of my leadership journey. As I enter a new chapter in retirement, I will carry with me the lessons, experiences, and values that your programs have helped instill over the years. I wish the entire Benchmark team continued success in transforming leaders and organizations for many years to come.
    Marivic G. Junasa
    Manager, EDS Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Benchmark Consulting has been our trusted partner in coaching and mentoring for almost a decade and continues to support us today. Beyond providing the framework and process, they played a pivotal role in helping us design and establish our internal coaching and mentoring programs across all employee levels. Their partnership has empowered our leaders to step into the role of coaches and mentors themselves, creating a ripple effect of growth and inspiration throughout the organization. With their expertise and unwavering belief in the power of coaching, Benchmark has proven to be an inspiring and reliable partner in our leadership development journey, ensuring that coaching and mentoring remain embedded in our culture as shared responsibilities across all levels.
    Lia Therese B. Gatchalian
    HR Manager, Petron Corporation
  • Transformative Impact: My Decade-Long Journey with Benchmark Consulting Group

    Over the last decade, in my various capacities as a General Manager across different industries, I have had the privilege of partnering with Benchmark Consulting Group—a partnership that has been nothing short of transformative for both my organizations and myself.

    Their expertise in coaxing team members to not only open up but also to truly appreciate their roles within the team was evident. Their methods are not only effective but remarkably engaging, turning the often-dreaded process of team-building into an enjoyable, eagerly anticipated experience. This novel approach was our first indication that Benchmark was not just another consultancy firm; they were a catalyst for change.

    Over the years, I have watched Benchmark evolve and expand their repertoire, never resting on their laurels. Their initial focus on fostering open communication and understanding within teams was just the beginning. Recognizing the need for continuous personal and professional development, they have masterfully incorporated coaching and mentoring programs into their offerings. These programs are not off-the-shelf solutions but are thoughtfully tailored to address the unique needs and aspirations of each organization, resulting in a highly personalized and impactful experience.

    This testimonial is a small token of my appreciation for the significant and lasting impact Benchmark Consulting Group has had on my professional journey and the organizations I have had the honor to lead. Their blend of expertise, personalization, and genuine care for clients’ success sets them apart in a crowded field. I look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership for many years to come.
    Noel M. Tempongko, Jr.
    Vice President & General Manager, Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc.
  • Benchmark Consulting has been our partner in coaching and mentoring since 2017. Coaching has empowered our coachees to take an active role in their development, and it has given recognition to our coaches and has helped them build the next generation of leaders in the organization. Lastly, coaching transformed our organization into a LEARNING ORGANIZATION where every layer in the organization is teaching and learning from one another.

    Benchmark provided the framework, process, and generously shared their expertise which were vital in making the program a successful intervention in leadership development. The strong team behind Benchmark were more than process experts, their strong conviction in coaching as an empowering tool is so compelling and inspiring which makes them an excellent partner in this transformation journey.
    Angela Valenzuela
    Head, Training and Development, Petron Corporation
  • Under the terms of the consultancy agreement, Mr. Ordoñez designed and conducted a training program entitled Values-Centered Visioning Program for all the officers and staff of HDMF – from the President to the lowest-ranked employee. The program was aimed at re-visiting the vision, mission and corporate values of the company in order to motivate its personnel to work as a team in achieving its vision. It was a highly successful training program that achieved its objectives and provided an impetus to the staff to perform their duties with renewed commitment. Mr. Ordoñez also developed and conducted a Leadership Development Program for the officers of HDMF with the rank of Manager up to the President. The program objective was to instill the values and principles of an effective manager in the company’s management team.

    As a follow-through and as a mechanism by which the company would be able to sustain the gains made from the training programs, Mr. Ordoñez provided executive coaching services, particularly to the management services group. The executive coaching focused on the use of the balanced scorecard concept for the company’s strategic planning and performance management processes. When I moved to the private sector in 2003, I worked actively with Mr. Ordoñez in setting up the Philippines chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), which was his brainchild. More recently, Property Company of Friends, Inc, with which I am now connected, tapped the services of Benchmark Consulting – a firm established by Mr. Ordoñez to provide training, coaching and management consultancy services – for the company’s training needs. In particular, Mr. Ordoñez conducted a training program on customer service for the company’s front liners, and a supervisory development program for its middle management team.
    Lillian Y. Reyes
    Former Vice President, Corporate Planning & HROD Property Company of Friends
  • The Creativity Workshop of Benchmark Consulting, which I took part in as a manager at Enchanted Kingdom, Inc. inspired me to pursue my dream in becoming a doctor. That following year, I resigned and followed that dream. As a medical student, I wanted my co-medical students to be better student leaders to be better doctors in the future. I saw how Benchmark could help us attain that goal so I personally sought their help once again. Now that I am a doctor, I shall strive harder to be the best I can be, as God’s servant. Thank you Benchmark and to God be the glory!
    Danilo A. Sanchez, Jr. M.D.
  • The senior officers of a food manufacturing company attribute their employees’ strong customer orientation, sales savvy, team spirit and positive outlook to Benchmark’s two-year skills and paradigm-shifting Sales Training & Coaching Program, which enabled them to seize market leadership.
    (Client’s name withheld upon client’s request)