Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
Fearless Possibilities Podcast is a leadership podcast hosted by Sha Nacino, where she interviews world-class C-suite leaders and game changers to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Join us as we uncover powerful stories, real experiences, and practical wisdom from inspiring guests to help you unlock what’s truly possible in your life and leadership. Whether you’re new to leadership, a senior executive, or somewhere in between—this podcast is for you.
About the Host
Sha Nacino is a keynote speaker on Human Connection and Compassionate Leadership, former adjunct faculty at the Asian Institute of Management, and author of 15 books. She was recognized by Global Gurus as one of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers in the World, alongside Tony Robbins, Simon Sinek, and Gary Vaynerchuk.
She founded virtual summits like the HR Summit Global™ (10,000 participants from 32 countries) and the World Gratitude Summit™ (15,000 participants from 49 countries).
Sha embodies the possibilities she helps others unlock. From being a shy, introverted non-writer, she transformed into a global speaker, TEDx speaker, and author—now inspiring thousands of leaders worldwide.
For speaking engagements or resources, visit ShaNacino.com or email info@ShaNacino.com.
Connect with Sha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/
Fearless Possibilities with Sha Nacino
25: From Fast Food Crew to COO, CEO, and Executive Coach: The Inspiring Leadership Journey of Roy Quejada
Welcome to another episode of Fearless Possibilities! In this powerful and inspiring conversation, host Sha Nacino sits down with Roy Quejada, former CEO of Popeyes Philippines, former COO of Kuya J Group, respected management consultant at Readiness Quotient (R/Q), and passionate executive coach & mentor.
Roy candidly shares his incredible journey from starting as a fast food crew member at McDonald’s while in college, to rising through the ranks as COO, CEO, and now helping executives and teams unlock their full potential. Drawing on decades of experience, Roy reveals the real mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and resilient “inner game” it takes to grow from the frontlines to the boardroom. Plus, actionable advice for leaders navigating strategy, people, empathy, and the age of AI.
If you’re a business leader, aspiring manager, HR professional, or anyone passionate about personal and professional growth, you’ll love this episode packed with stories and actionable insights!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Starting as a Crew Member: Dreams and Early Ambitions
00:42 - Proudest Moments as a CEO
00:57 - Unseen Sides: Faith and Strategic Leadership
02:13 - Balancing Profitability and People: The Strategy Dilemma
04:18 - The Building Analogy: Gaining Perspective in Leadership
05:32 - Career Growth: From Crew to CEO
07:38 - Overlooked or Underestimated: Developing a Competitive Mindset
10:13 - Core Values: Honor and Excellence
10:34 - The Shift from Manager to Executive
12:35 - When Experience Becomes a Liability
14:08 - What You Must Unlearn as a CEO
16:14 - Engaging on the Ground: The “Go Where the Action Is” Principle
17:38 - Kindness and Compassion in Leadership
19:11 - Feeling Seen by a Leader: The Power of Presence
22:20 - Tough Decisions: Leaving McDonald’s for Yellow Cab
25:26 - Breaking the Mold: Promoting Non-Graduates
27:02 - The Meta Coaching Journey: Winning the Inner Game
28:58 - Life After the C-Suite: Exploring Possibilities
31:31 - The Importance of Inner Game for Executives
31:47 - Fast and Fearless Talk: Small Acts of Leadership
33:21 - Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Empathy in Leadership
36:49 - Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI
38:43 - Faith as a Foundation
39:50 - Roy’s Message to Leaders: Resilience and Listening
40:45 - What Keeps Roy Going: The Power of Family
41:31 - Why Roy Said Yes to Fearless Possibilities
42:56 - Roy Interviews Sha: What Keeps Sha Going
44:14 - Closing Thoughts & Gratitude
✨ HIGHLIGHTS:
The CEO Mindset Shift: From Execution to Strategy
Intentional Kindness Drives Results
Human-Centered Leadership vs. AI
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Winning the Inner Game
Step-by-Step Growth and Fearless Decision-Making
Listen now, and start unlocking your own Fearless Possibilities!
Connect with Roy Quejada:
http://linkedin.com/in/roy-quejada
Connect with Sha Nacino:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-nacino/
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