Workshops and trainings for leadership teams and ERGs on Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Team Alignment, Personal Storytelling, among other topics. Clients include SOMOS at Office Depot, the Junior League of Boca Raton, FAU’s Christine E. Lee’s College of Nursing, the Latino Leadership Institute at the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the Hispanic Outreach & Leadership Alliance (HOLA) and Kennedy Networking Opportunities for Women (KNOW) at NASA, among others.

As a transformational coach, I'm dedicated to empowering leaders and organizations. My passion lies in building confident, effective leaders who can navigate today's challenges and shape tomorrow's successes. With over two decades of executive experience and advanced degrees from Harvard and Florida Atlantic University, I bring unparalleled expertise to my clients. My coaching equips high-performers with the tools to discover their purpose, enhance their leadership skills, and make a lasting impact. An Adjunct Professor of Leadership & Organizations at FAU, I also share my insights through my forthcoming book, "The Confident Leader: From Self-Doubt to Authentically You" Committed to community and cultural development, my work spans from adult leadership to inspiring the next generation through my bilingual children’s book series, "ZeeZee Can." My mission is simple: to transform lives and drive meaningful change. Let me show you how.

The Confident Leader offers a fresh and empowering perspective on transformation by shifting the perspective on impostor syndrome from a source of insecurity to a catalyst for growth. Through narratives and insights from neuroscience and psychology, the book equips high-performing professionals to harness their self-doubt and build confidence, turning personal challenges into strengths for authentic and effective leadership. You'll learn about the three building blocks of confidence: Values & Purpose, Mindsets and Strengths. Grounded in self-awareness, these elements empower leaders to transform their inner critic into a source of strength. Explore practical tools and frameworks designed to harness self-doubt in making impactful decisions and leading with authenticity.This book connects deeply with those striving for authenticity in their leadership journey, making it an invaluable guide for anyone looking to lead more effectively and compassionately.

Ana excels at guiding her audience through the complexities of cultural and leadership development, addressing specific needs such as enhancing team performance, navigating leadership challenges in multicultural environments, and fostering effective workplace cultures. Her workshops and coaching sessions have empowered leaders at all levels, equipping them with the skills to lead effectively and adaptively. Ana's expertise is particularly sought after in times of organizational change, leadership transition, or when companies are looking to significantly boost their cultural inclusion efforts.Ana's effectiveness as a speaker is rooted in her extensive academic background and professional experience. With degrees from Harvard University and Florida Atlantic University, she brings over two decades of business experience into her teachings and consultations. Her work with prestigious organizations like Microsoft and NASA, showcases her ability to engage with and influence top-tier professionals. Ana's personal journey from Ecuador to the U.S. underscores her resilience and dedication, enriching her ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of audiences.• Founded the Institute of Leadership & Culture• Teaches Leadership & Organizations to MBA students at FAU• Author of the celebrated bilingual children’s book series “ZeeZee Can | ZeeZee Puede”• Author of “Beyond Enough: The High Performers Path to Confident Leadership” (WIP - Expected end of 2024)• Recognized as a Latina of InfluenceMost requested topics:• Empowering Leadership: Building Confidence from Within• Building Confident Leaders in a Globalized World• Navigating Leadership Challenges in a Multicultural Workplace • Fostering Effective Cultures: Strategies and Insights• Resilience in Leadership: Challenging the Narrative of Latino / Hispanic LeadershipSample clients: Microsoft, PayPal, NASA, Altria Group, Calix, Centene, AMP Robotics, Office Depot, Baird Capital, Littler, Zimmer BIOMET

Inspiring our current and future leaders to dream big and take action on the questions that matter to them.• "ZeeZee Can | ZeeZee Puede", bilingual children's book series bridging the Spanish and English worlds. Available for purchase at www.zeezeeworld.com: “ZeeZee Can Save the Planet | ZeeZee Puede Salvar el Planeta” and “ZeeZee Can Make the World Smile | ZeeZee Puede Hacer Sonreír al Mundo"

Encouraging “aha!” moments and helping my students better lead themselves and others, find theirpurpose and make an impact through theories, concepts and lots of self-awareness and introspection.

Supporting thought leadership and activities that focus on the principles of free enterprise, growth, and prosperity.

• Developed and executed the company’s marketing strategy to increase visibility and brand awareness, involving website development, campaign management in print and online, event selection and organization, press relations, social media, among others• Led the company-wide Customer Care program that included developing the Customer Journey Map, identifying critical Customer Touchpoints and implementing customer-centric procedures throughout the sales to delivery and maintenance processes• Account Executive responsible for building trust and confidence in our operations throughout the client’s organization• ALMACO Group’s Staff Captain for the Boca Raton office, which included chairing monthly staff meetings and developing personnel initiatives that align with the company’s objectives

Co-teacher for the Leadership and Organizational Behavior MBA class

• Developed and executed communications, marketing, sales and educational programs in English, Spanish and French to distributor partners, subsidiaries and physicians in the Americas and Asia Pacific• Developed, implemented and managed a communications campaign including a distributor website and bi-monthly newsletters for all Latin American distributors• BIOMET 3i FY2011 Marketer of Year Award winner for Latin America after 4 months from date of hire• Launched social media campaign in Spanish for distributor in Mexico

• Developed a thorough mapping of the Offshore and Floating Accommodations markets. Reached key players in new markets and identified potential projects • Managed necessary information and created project plans for identified projects in the floating accommodations, shipbuilding and offshore markets• Visited potential clients in the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai) and Europe (Finland, England, Germany)

• Developed and executed the company’s annual marketing plans and the company’s marketing budget, including organizing participation and collateral for international trade exhibitions• Managed, maintained and developed the Visual Identity renewal project including new logo, website,templates and all marketing collateral• Drafted all marketing-related communications, interacted with the industry press, and wrote and published the internal online magazine