Three myths about unconscious bias

Myth #1: Only certain people are biased. Every human being is biased, from the most privileged to those who belong to marginalized groups. However…. people in positions of perceived power [...]

Tools to boost your leadership skills

Getting to know yourself as a leader and mentor could trigger the same reaction that many of us have when thinking about a physical exam:  dread, fear, and right out avoidance. What if, instead, [...]

Meeting Dolores Huerta

Attending conferences has its perks. So I was thrilled to be part of the team of Executive Coaches at the 2018 Multicultural Women’s Conference hosted by Working Mother Media. Imagine my [...]

Invest in yourself. Experience coaching.

According to the Institute of Coaching, 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective [...]

Disrupting the ordinary

Have you ever attended an event where you felt challenged and empowered at the same time? That is how being part of the 39th Simmons Leadership Conference felt like. The theme, Disrupt the [...]

The power of small wins

January came and went. Frankly, starting the year in January seldom works for me. I need an extra month to wrap things up from last year, take a breather from the holidays, and ease into the new [...]

Redefining gratitude

The Thanksgiving holiday generally sparks the desire to reflect about the meaning gratitude. Several years ago, I noticed this ritual– that started 30 plus years back–left me with an [...]

On taking risks

May 24th has been a special date since I can remember. It is my mom’s birthday. It is the day I got married. And now it is the date when my loan request to Kiva was fully funded. I have been in [...]

Self care is an act of courage

I spent November 9th, 2016, the day after the U.S. presidential election, hugging Tete– my son’s teddy bear– while watching the news. All I remember is feeling profound sadness and [...]

Recalibrating and reconnecting

I started this blog ten years ago. The main purpose was to develop and to strengthen my voice while showcasing my thought leadership as a professional and entrepreneur. It was a project I [...]