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See all- Staying Resilient in High-Stakes Environments: Essential Tools for Founders.NedSpace Broadway, Portland, OR
Workshop Description:
Entrepreneurship is a path filled with purpose, innovation, and growth—but also with unique challenges that can wear down even the most passionate founders. The constant demands, isolation, and pressure to succeed can build up, creating chronic stress that, if left unchecked, leads to burnout.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to recognize and address the subtle triggers of stress before they accumulate, explore methods to manage self-doubt and fear of failure, and identify practical ways to maintain balance and clarity. Through a combination of real-world insights and a unique framework for resilience, we’ll cover:
- Recognizing early signs of stress that may lead to burnout
- Managing uncertainty and finding your center amidst rapid change
- Working with fears, imposter syndrome, and moments of self-doubt
- Tools to stay grounded, even when resources feel scarce
- Realigning with purpose and creating sustainable work-life boundariesWhether you're in the early stages or scaling up, this workshop offers valuable strategies to navigate the entrepreneurial journey without sacrificing well-being, integrity, or personal growth. Join us to learn how you can lead yourself and your venture with resilience and authenticity.
Bio:
Maria Alexandra Ramirez is a leadership and organizational development consultant who created Wholistic Solutions after experiencing the profound effects of burnout and recovery. Her work focuses on helping leaders understand the psychological and physiological impacts of chronic stress and burnout, guiding them to reclaim their presence, dignity, and empowerment. Using a revolutionary leadership framework and embodiment practices, Maria equips individuals with the tools to make choices that serve their well-being, promote positive team dynamics, cultivate a collaborative culture, and sustain long-term growth.
Working both 1:1 with leaders and with organizations, Maria’s mission is to advance human potential and growth beyond traditional well-being practices, creating environments where individuals and organizations can thrive together. She brings over a decade of consulting experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, and certificates in Strategic Organizational Management and Design Thinking for Innovation, alongside extensive studies in formative psychology, naturopathy, and embodiment practices. Her background spans leadership roles across diverse sectors such as energy, transportation, and aerospace, making her a trusted guide for purpose-driven leaders seeking resilient, high-impact workplaces.
PS. Maria (Wholistic Solutions) & Faris Mubarak (owner NedSpace) are also inviting attendees to remain and work at NedSpace for the remainder of the day if you would like.
