When the ground shifts & everything is questioned, TRUST becomes the only currency that matters.

Keynote Speaker on Trust & Authentic Leadership. Peabody Award-Winning Journalist. Best-Selling Author. 25M+ TEDx Views. In English & Spanish.

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“We can’t imagine our next events, whether in the U.S. or Europe, without Mariana hosting them. There is a before and after in our Summit thanks to her.”

-CEO, The Venture City Summit-

“We can’t imagine our next events, whether in the U.S. or Europe, without Mariana hosting them. There is a before and after in our Summit thanks to her.” -CEO, The Venture City Summit-

"Mariana speaks so powerfully about trust and authenticity — she brought a new level of consciousness to our attendees.‍

‍Her sincerity cut through the skeptics, and the standing ovation confirmed it!"

CEO, California Closets

Mariana’s Keynote Topics

REAL MATTERS: BUILDING TRUST AT eye Level

Everyone now has the same AI, the same data, the same tools.What separates you is whether people trust you.

And trust is the one thing that cannot be faked. It builds higher-performing teams, more sales, and more revenue.

Then the audience proves it, in a sixty-second exercise built on NYU neuroscience.

Your audience leaves converting trust into faster decisions, shorter sales cycles, and people who stay.

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PERFECTLY YOU: EMBRACING THE POWER OF BEING real

Everywhere we look, we feel pressured to perform, conform, and be perfect. In the workplace, that pressure shows up as overthinking, burnout, and a fear of being judged.‍ ‍When people show up as they are, organizations get increased engagement, performance, and retention.

Built on her TED talk, seen over 25 million times, translated into 13 languages, and her four-step Authentic Influence Framework.

Your audience leaves ready to stand out, navigate change, and contribute, not by trying to be perfect but by having the courage to be real.

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All keynotes and workshops available in English and Spanish.

  • "Mariana unlocks the most memorable of experiences, that deliver learning, insights, and calls to action that promise to transform."


    Chief People Officer, Microsoft

  • Director & Executive Producer, Microsoft

    "Mariana was nothing short of amazing. She excelled in creating an environment where everyone felt heard and respected."

    Director & Executive Producer, Microsoft

  • "We've booked Mariana for keynotes, community programs, and social media campaigns and she has over delivered every time."

    Senior Manager, Ford Motor Company

  • "The choice of Mariana Atencio to lead the main stage was the single best decision we made."

    CEO & President, eMerge Americas

  • "We can't imagine our next events, whether in the U.S. or Europe, without Mariana hosting them!"

    CEO, The Venture City Summit

  • "Mariana is a special talent in a class all her own, and left our group inspired, pumped, and feeling renewed."

    CBRE

  • "Mariana was inspirational, motivational, and real — we received wonderful feedback from the attendees."

    Senior Brand Manager, Bacardi USA, Inc.

  • "Mariana is a joy to work with. Her dedication to understanding every facet of a client's needs is among the best in the business."

    Experiential and Event Leader, Producer, Smartsheet

  • "Mariana’s workshop was practical, interactive and relatable. We learned more in 40 minutes than we ever thought possible!!"

    Associate Director, Professional Development and Programs, Alcon

Mariana Atencio award-winning journalist and keynote speaker on stage at FII Priority Rio de Janeiro

MeetMariana

Expert on TRUST, High-Performance Teams & Executive Communication, Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author

Mariana helps leaders close the TRUST GAP so teams move faster, collaborate better, and execute with clarity when the stakes are hig.

  • Has been studying human behavior and decision-making under pressure for 15 years.

  • Translates lessons from high-level interviews and frontline experience into practical frameworks leaders can apply immediately.

  • Trusted keynote speaker and moderator for organizations and global convenings

  • Venezuelan American geopolitical analyst who brings global context to how leaders navigate disruption, uncertainty, and change.

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Mariana is a leading authority on TRUST, Authenticity and Communication

Regularly called upon by global media outlets to analyze geopolitical shifts, leadership strategies, and provide cultural context that shapes understanding.

Mariana Atencio keynote speaker presenting on stage at corporate leadership event

Everyone now has the same AI, the same tools, the same data. What separates you is whether people trust you.

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