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This FINAL encore experience will be unlike any other. Because like everything we do, it's been "reimagined" from beginning to end. It's not a virtual or hybrid event. It's not a conference. It's not a seminar, a workshop, a meeting, or a symposium. And it's not your typical run-of-the-mill everyday event crammed with stages, keynote speeches, team-building exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and all the other conventional humdrum. Because it's up close & personal by design. Where conversation trumps presentation. And where authentic connection runs deep.

Personal Development for Self-Improvement

–with Maribel Cardez

About Learning and Personal Development

Maribel quickly identified that she was passionate about learning and development, especially personal development. Personal development is about developing yourself as an individual, so she flips the camera and directs it at herself. She spent a great part of 2020 doing a lot of self-discovery work.  2020 impacted Maribel along with other people. She embarked on a mission to discover her purpose and the meaning of life.

New Goals in Life – Personal Journal

She observed that she has done a lot of different things in her career and it’s very easy to get caught up in the moment and not really stop to reflect on what you’re most passionate about, or what it is you’re really interested in doing. It’s only when life creates those curveballs, and in her case, she was down-sized, that you stop and think, “Well, what’s next for me now?”

In addition to personal development, she started writing, mainly for herself, and as a Featured Contributor for BizCatalyst 360°.

Interview With Maribel Cardez

Contents of the Video:

  • What is one thing you’re truly passionate about?
  • Journey of self-discovery
  • Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
  • Self-gaslighting
  • Her “EMBRACE” program

Maribel further shared how she discovered she faced Imposter Syndrome and self-gaslighting. As a result, from her reflection and deep introspection, she created a program to help, not just herself, but also individuals in general, and in the workplace.

About Maribel Cardez

Maribel has situational leadership training, and she has held senior leadership positions in Human Resources, Administration, and Marketing. With a keen focus on Training and Development, Maribel is an advocate for organizational transformations that lead to greater employee and customer experiences. She is a spirited enthusiast for personal development. You may connect with Maribel on LinkedIn.

Yvonne A. Jones
Yvonne A. Joneshttps://50andwisercoaching.com/
YVONNE is a Personal Business Coach | Relationship Marketing Strategist| Amazon Best-Selling Author| International Speaker. She is the Founder of the 50 and Wiser Community on Facebook – a Group of women who want to DO more, GIVE more, and BE more. As a certified Strategy and Accountability Coach, she helps Entrepreneurs, Coaches, Consultants, and Small Business Owners eliminate limiting beliefs, create a business they love, and have fun doing so. Her favorite client is a highly-motivated woman 50 and Wiser who has been in business for approximately one year and is ready to empower herself and move to the next level. Yvonne’s background is in banking, Human Resources, administration, and Customer Service. At 52 years she handed in her resignation and walked away from Corporate America to start her own business full-time. She has experienced the joys and challenges of owning multiple businesses. She was listed on HuffingtonPost.com as one of the “Top 100 Most Social Customer Service Pros on Twitter” and on GetApp.com: “One of the Top 15 Most Influential Customer Service Experts to Follow on Twitter.” Despite the recognition and promotions received while in corporate life in Jamaica and America, she now considers herself “unemployable” due to her love of being her own boss and inspiring others to pursue their passion and dreams. Yvonne’s mantra: “Focus on relationships; the money will follow.”

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