Francis J Kong is one of the most respected inspirational speakers in the Philippines. He is an entrepreneur, a speaker, a corporate trainer, a broadcaster, a writer, and an achiever in his own right. He is a Manila born and raised Filipino whose inspired life continues to make ripples in the lives of those who aspire to succeed in life, career, business and more.
How it started
Before becoming the successful man he is today, he started with humble beginnings. His first adventure began in the garment business. While the brand went from local recognition to national fame, he discovered his passion along the way that later led to the turning point in his life. That is, discovering his ability to write and speak. Francis discovered that he had a desire to share ideas on how to live life well and that his calling was to help people succeed.
your call
Driven by that passion and desire, Francis began speaking in many different places in various settings. His vocation inspired him to give talks in schools and organizations for free. It didn’t take long for the business landscape to take notice of Francis either. They invited him to do seminars and trainings, much to Francis’ joy, as he was fulfilling his life purpose as he had called him to do. Averaging 120 talks per year, the man who had started out as a businessman had later established himself as an inspirational and motivational speaker to numerous audiences.
Answering the call
Today, Francis’s clients are some of the nation’s A-list businesses and entrepreneurs. She relentlessly answers her call to help people improve their lives, their jobs, and their careers. Due to his remarkable philosophies and principles, he has been invited to many major business conventions and conferences both here and abroad and has been awarded:
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Co-winner of the Anvil Award of Excellence for staging the Dr. John Maxwell Leadership Seminar Series
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2006 Gold Quill Philippines Recipient of the Year Award of Merit in the Public Speaking category sponsored by the International Association of Business Communicators
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Awarded the Dr. José Rizal 2008 Award for Excellence in the field of Journalism, among others.
It stays true to its mission of empowering people to live lives of purpose and fulfillment. Through writing, he pushes pen to paper to spread the message of success in his 18 published books over the years. His papers written by him are also highly anticipated by his readers in the weekend business column in The Philippine Star. He is also the president of Success Options Publishing Company.
Through streaming, his inspirational talks continue to rock the myriad listeners on his daily “Business Matter” radio show. It has been in operation for over twenty-three years and received the 2007 Catholic Media Awards Special Mention of the Year.
about his success
Francis’ life is a great example of how success means living a life of purpose and finding a sense of fulfillment in doing so. At the age of 62, it is more than just a name, it is in itself a living testimony of a life well lived.
He is a corporate trainer, business advisor and personal life coach. He owns consulting and publishing companies. He thinks, writes, speaks and moves according to his passion for great ideas, writing and speaking. He fulfills his calling by moving in accordance with his intense desire to inspire, motivate and transform people’s lives.
For the sole purpose of truly living and not just existing, Francis continually and consistently helps people achieve their own definition of success.
Today, at 62 years old, I never want to ask myself “Am I successful now?” I constantly ask myself “Am I still making progress?” -Francis Kong