I began my professional career in the telecommunications sector, where for 12 years, working in various management positions on strategy and business development, I became well-versed in change management and leadership, managing teams that were multidisciplinary and multicultural.

A round-the-world voyage in 2009 opened the door for me to discover in greater depth the potential of personal development; it was the start of the new journey that led me to where I am today. I met a multitude of people, discovered different cultures, customs and characters… One notable example I experienced was in Bhutan, where the wellbeing of people is measured by the Index of Gross National Happiness and not by Gross Domestic Product – the content can be debated, but there’s no doubt it’s a kingdom that is clear about what it holds important.

What a vast range of different ways of living I discovered out there – something we sometimes don’t see in our day-to-day existence! A living reflection of the reality of being human.

Subsequently, a Master’s in International Cooperation took me to Peru, where I was involved in managing one of the country’s most important social-educational enterprises, which carries out incredible work with young people in the suburbs of Lima. Once again, life taught me the potential of humans and the enormous power of emotional intelligence. I learnt so much from those youngsters!