Mikhail is the co-founder and managing director of CC:Concepts, co-founder of More Rice, and one of the music directors of XX XX. Learn more about him, here.
 
What stresses you out?

Work related stuff of course, especially when we have events coming up. The weeks and days leading up to the event are the most stressful. Outside of work it's a few other factors, especially when living in Manila—traffic for one, and also inefficient (and not useful) bureaucracy!
 
How do you deal with stressful situations?

I focus on always finding a solution to solve the problem to get out of that situation, rather than dwell on the issue itself.
 
How do you unwind?

I like to unwind by playing sports and being outdoors in nature of course! Reading helps me too, as it means not looking at a screen which is what many of us do all week! But the ultimate relaxation for me is floating in a sensory deprivation tank! It's like heavily induced meditation for 90 minutes. It is the most zen feeling I could ever describe.

Angeline is the found and CEO of Angkas. Learn more about her, here.
 
What stresses you out?

I get stressed out when there are too many things that are calling for my attention at the same time.
 
How do you deal with stressful situations?

I take a deep breath. I then analyse the problem and break it down. I prioritise actions that I can influence and then do those first. For the more complex issues or tasks at hand, I make more decisions for long term plans. By taking a big problem and breaking it down into parts, it helps me to keep moving forward, chipping away at one thing at a time.
 
How do you unwind?

Getting a massage or spending time outdoors in nature helps me reconnect, and unwind.
 

Cyndi is the co-founder and managing partner of Moss Manila. Learn more about her, here.
 
What stresses you out?

Certain situations where things go the opposite of how I had carefully planned things mostly because of factors outside of my control. Not having enough time to tick off everything that is on my to-do-list. Unrealistic expectations and deliverables.
 
How do you deal with stressful situations?

Compartmentalizing my thoughts so I can isolate and focus on resolving the root of a stressful situation from all the other challenges I am dealing with
 
How do you unwind?

I do spontaneous weekend travels with my family. I unplug, remove all the noise of staying connected digitally.
 

Paolo is the co-founder and CEO of Ignition Venture Studio. Learn more about her, here.

What stresses you out?
 
In terms of work, unanticipated problems or situations stress me out. I am a bit OC actually.
 
How do you deal with stressful situations?
 
When faced with challenges or stressful situations I develop a work plan, a step-by-step process to execute.
 
How do you unwind?
 
I enjoy adventure travel! Activities like scuba diving and hiking. I also like to listen to music and cook!