Sha Nacino | Global Keynote Speaker on Human Connection and Compassionate Leadership
Sha Nacino is a globally sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader. She is also an award-winning author of 15 books, including her latest book, SEEN: Good Leaders Have Vision. Great Leaders See, offers valuable insights. Based in the Philippines, Sha is a trusted voice on human connection, compassionate leadership, and employee engagement across Asia and beyond.
Global Gurus named Sha, a two-time TEDx speaker, one of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers in the World by. She shares this list with icons like Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek, and she’s the only speaker from the Philippines and Asia to earn the spot. In addition, Sha served as an Adjunct Faculty at the Asian Institute of Management, where she mentored executives and emerging leaders.
Sha’s journey is truly inspiring. She began as a shy, socially awkward person who didn’t write. Today, however, she has become one of her generation’s most inspiring and relatable speakers. She has delivered keynotes to audiences across four continents, including the Philippines, Singapore, and the U.S. Her largest live audience to date? 8,000 attendees.
To help leaders succeed, Sha created the Lead with CARE™ framework. This research-backed model helps leaders foster Connection, Appreciation, Responsibility, and Excellence. These are essential pillars of performance, engagement, and culture. Consequently, her keynotes aren’t just insightful; they’re transformative, delivered with authenticity, warmth, and emotional intelligence.
Beyond the stage, Sha has a creative side. For example, she has performed in and directed over 30 music videos. These videos show how human connection comes to life when people feel safe, seen, and appreciated—even in song.
She has also coached over 200 aspiring authors to write and publish their books. What’s more, she founded the HR Summit Global, World Gratitude Summit, and Global Authors Summit, which have drawn participants from over 49 countries.
Sha holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a degree in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. Ultimately, she embodies the power of being seen and inspires fearless transformation through every human interaction.
