Antonio Castillo

A senior executive with expertise in executive coaching, leadership leverage, and Talent Management, supporting strategic leaders both domestically and globally

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Passion, Grit, Grid...all words that describe the ability to meet the conditions of never giving up. When you think the ground is giving way; trust & believe in yourself and persevere. Be determined & never give way to giving up.

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Accountability and commitment are 2 ideals held in high esteem when it comes to leadership & is the foundation of image & brand. If we do not walk the talk; credibility suffers, integrity is doubted, values gets diminished, trust is questioned, & believe ability is tarnished.

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Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

[Antonio Castillo @VigilanTraining]

The wait for the "right" resources can be long or even never ending. Acting immediately teaches us to appreciate & work with what we have.

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Coaching is one of the best ways to re-learn what you've been taught.

[Antonio Castillo @VigilanTraining]

Many take learning for granted. "The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice."

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We procrastinate because we jump through a lot of hurdles before we do the thing we want to. Plan & say goodbye to procrastination forever

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When you feel anxious about a situation, make sure that you get accurate facts and then make an accurate assessment before reacting.

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It's said, a wise person learns from their mistakes. A wiser one, from others' mistakes. But the wisest, from others' successes.

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Managing your thoughts is central to conquering your worries. Do not overestimate the likelihood of negative events or focus on worst cases.

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The most important asset you have is your reputation. That's why your credibility is extremely important. Relationships are everything.

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Sometimes uncertainty brings a windfall or pulls the rug from under you. Whichever, you have to be ready, willing, & able to take advantage.

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Don't worry about who you want to be, worry more about what you want to do. Starve your distractions, feed your focus.

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If you think that ignoring a situation does not matter, you are wrong. You are always leading, even when you ignore a situation.

[Antonio Castillo @VigilanTraining]

Accountable employees demonstrate organizational citizenship behavior when they go beyond what is normally expected. They are proactive.

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Maintaining a sense of calm balance in the face of adversity is central to responding wisely. Controlling your negative emotions is key.

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Those who make an effort to embrace the future are happier than those who cling to the past. Have a sense of purpose which will inspire you.

[Antonio Castillo @VigilanTraining]

Time is your responsibility. Look to prioritize, limit interruptions, & effectively managing meetings you hold or are invited to.

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A mind is like a parachute. It does not work, if it is not open. If you want to be extraordinary the first thing is stop being ordinary.

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Creativity is a great motivator. It lets you be your own person, able to make decisions, follow dreams & expand your abilities infinitely.