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Real Matters: Building Trust in an Unreal World
Curated feeds. Corporate spin. AI-generated everything.
Building trust in modern times is harder than ever. It’s also one of the most valuable assets a leader or organization can possess.
Employees, customers, and stakeholders are attracted to what feels real – and they can
sense inauthenticity in an instant.
When leaders show up with authenticity, they create cultures rooted in trust,
engagement, and collaboration – the foundations of high-performing teams.
Being real is the most powerful way to stand out in an unreal world of filtered
perceptions and manufactured narratives.
This doesn’t mean rejecting technology – quite the opposite. It means embracing it without losing the human touch in leadership and processes.
Key Takeaways / Benefits
Identify and leverage your unique leadership abilities to build trust.
Develop the skills to determine, understand, and guide your team through change effectively.
Communicate with clarity, empathy, and transparency to navigate uncertainty.
Unite your teams around a shared purpose to drive collective progress.
Mariana’s interactive exercises make unforgettable lessons and customized experiences.
Trust Data:
2026 Edelman Trust Barometer: key numbers
Core trust levels by institution (global, general population):
My Employer: 78% trust
Business: 64% trust
Media: 54% trust
Government: 53% trust
A Perfect Fit For:
Companies implementing AI at scale
Organizations post-layoff or restructuring
Hybrid and remote teams
Sales teams in skeptical markets
Fast-scaling startups
Customer-facing teams during brand crises
Leadership teams driving transformation
Companies with engagement or retention crises
Industries facing disruption
Marketing and communications teams
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Perfectly You: Leveraging
the Power Within
Everywhere we look, the world pressures us to perform, conform, and be perfect – often
at the expense of being true to ourselves.
But the truth is, when we show up authentically, we become magnetic
and unlock greater resilience, confidence, and purpose.
Authenticity not only helps us navigate change and uncertainty – it attracts
opportunities and relationships that align with who we really are.
Mariana’s unique energy and interactive dynamics give people permission to drop the masks and discover the bold power of being “Perfectly You.”
Through inspiring stories and practical takeaways, attendees will learn how to
embrace what makes them irreplaceable and tap into authenticity as a source of strength and well-being to give their best at work and in life.
Audiences leave energized, empowered, and ready to stand out – not by trying to be perfect, but by having the courage to be real.
Key Takeaways / Benefits
Harness the traits that make you unique (and “Perfectly You”) to resiliently navigate change and uncertainty with confidence.
Discover your sense of purpose and increase your personal fulfillment.
Learn the three-step framework authentic leaders use to cultivate cultures of trust, collaboration, and purpose.
Foster meaningful relationships to strengthen team culture and team building.
Mariana’s energy and empathy create breakthrough moments that audiences remember long after they leave.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Sample Takeaways / Benefits
Learn to distill your main message so it resonates across all platforms.
Practical tips and pro tricks for in-person and virtual presentations.
Master the power of persuasion in an era of fleeting attention spans.
Better storytelling to create connection and leave a lasting impact.
Establish credibility and build trust in an era of misinformation.
How to navigate real-time interview scenarios with confidence.
These keynotes are also powerful for organizations investing proactively in trust and authenticity – leadership summits, strategic planning sessions, and offsites designed around cultural transformation, not just team-building.
A Perfect Fit For:
Leaders thrust into media visibility
Spokespeople during crisis
communicationsTechnical experts who can't translate impact
Executives managing through
uncertaintySales and BD teams losing deals
in final pitchesFounders and C-suite fundraising
or recruitingInternal communicators battling apathy
Product and marketing leaders
launching in saturated marketsLeaders building personal brands
on LinkedIn/socialOrganizations where "communication
training" has failedTeams preparing for high-visibility
moment
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Mariana's experience and professionalism will make any company look great.
"Mariana was powerful on stage, engaging, thought provoking and the perfect speaker for our flagship global annual conference held in Miami. She was such a pleasure to work with that she ended up interviewing and moderating two very critical panels for the agenda. Mariana's experience and professionalism will make any company that chooses to work with her look great."
CITI PRIVATE BANK
Head of Marketing & Communications