
Timeline
About me
Founder of FIREFLIES. European Network of Co-Active Coaches Lighting The Way For Change | A passionate professional coach, mother, entrepreneur, and tenacious pursuer of turning dreams into reality.
Education

Adhd foundation neurodiversity charity, liverpool uk
2024 - 2024Adhd acredited coaching diploma, adhd coachingAfter working closely with neuropsychologists and individuals with ADHD for over seven years, I felt ready to advance to the next stage and learn more to support more.This training is providing me with new insights around how to support people with ADHD to live a good life and make the most of their ADHD.

Gold dust mentoring writers - uk
2022 - 2023Creative writingExpanding my curiosity and exploring my creativity in writing the first draft of a non-fiction novelette "Choices", with the support of a mentor -the acclaimed novelist, writer, and journalist Shelley Weiner-. An experience that has provided me with insights into the creative world and human potential.

Co-active training institute.
2017 - 2021June 2017-April 2018: Core Curriculum coaching training (London-UK).May 2018: Co-Active Leadership Experience on the five-dimensional approach of leadership (London-UK).November 2018-August 2019: Co-active leadership program (Sitges-Spain).March 2020-January 2021: Professional Co-Active Coach Certification (CTI USA-on line).

Esther perel - relational intelligence
2020 - 202218 months training on Relational Intelligence with Esther Perel -the renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author- and other international experts.How to build healthy relationships in the bedroom and in the Boardroom: self-awareness, empathy, boundaries, effective listening, resolving conflict and having difficult conversations. As Esther Perel points out "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives".Interesting, fun, insightful and deep… Show more 18 months training on Relational Intelligence with Esther Perel -the renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author- and other international experts.How to build healthy relationships in the bedroom and in the Boardroom: self-awareness, empathy, boundaries, effective listening, resolving conflict and having difficult conversations. As Esther Perel points out "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives".Interesting, fun, insightful and deep learning experience. Show less

Law school - universidad de valencia (spain)
1989 - 1994Law degree
University of hull
1995 - 1996Ma european integration and co-operation
Universidad nebrija
1994 - 1995Master in european studiesWith a final semester at the University of Hull (UK)

Santa clara university leavey school of business
2015 - 2015Digital marketing silicon valley program experience
Esade
2014 - 2015Executive master in marketing and salesWith a final week experience at the Leavey School of Business (California-USA)

Universidad nacional de educación a distancia - u.n.e.d.
2003 - 2006Master in non-for-profit organizations management
Harvard business school online
2024 - 2024Leadership principles certificate leadership and thriving teamsAn intense and high quality leadership course on how to bring out the best in others by applying and adapting your leadership style and managing the conditions that drive team performance.
Experience

Small law firm
Sept 1996 - Jul 1998Junior lawyerCompany law and commercial litigation. My first steps in the legal world!

European commission
Sept 1998 - Feb 1999Internship trainee at the legal service"Droit des Affairs" team. Drafting of reasoned opinions, letters of formal notice, applications before the Court of Justice and other legal papers on air transport, audiovisual policy, intellectual law and ecommerce.An incredible positive experience that I will never ever forget, and a privilege working under the supervision of Mr. Frank Benyon.

Gómez-acebo & pombo
Mar 1999 - Aug 1999Corporate lawyerEuropean Community and International Law issues.

Andreu world
Sept 1999 - Dec 1999Commercial officerExport Department. Commercial relations with international clients.

Garrigues
Jan 2000 - Apr 2004Corporate lawyerEuropean Community Law and Spanish Competition Law issues.

Tramundi (trabajando por un mundo diferente) | non-profit organization
Nov 2003 - Oct 2018Co-founder and director | social entrepreneurWorking together with the Indian organization Creative Handicrafts. Supporting the education of children and fostering fairtrade business to empower disadvantaged women in Mumbai (India)During these 15 years I received far more than I gave. I passed the baton to a new leader at the end of 2018, and I am proud to say that in November 2023 Tramundi turned 20 years old and still contributing to improving the lives of children, women, and their families in Mumbai (India).

Fundación ayuda en acción
Apr 2004 - Apr 2005Action aid spain | responsible for relations with the european unionDealing with the EU institutions and the European Commission´s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department on funded educational projects.

Oxfam intermón
Apr 2005 - Apr 2006Advocacy officerCampaign and Advocacy Department. Development and implementation of the strategy for the advocacy relationships with the Spanish Government and members of the Spanish Parliament on external debt and education for the promotion of human rights. A privilege working with these people and reporting to such an incredible leader as Marta Arias.

Legal services
May 2006 - Jul 2014Corporate lawyerNegotiation and implementation of contracts for small companies; Advice on pre-litigation issues; Analysis of various legal issues as arisen.

Adamasgrow sl (adamasyoga fairtrade global brand)
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017Co-founder | social entrepreneurA fairtrade and ethical clothes pilot social company, using trade and business for social change.

Civsem
Sept 2017 - Nov 2019Personal and professional development trainerTraining people searching for a change in their lives on entrepreneurship skills and self-development strategies.A privilege to work with such a great team of professionals and coaches, and with so many brave people willing to change their lives for the better.

Bravepeers
Mar 2018 - nowFounder | certified professional co-active coachLeadership coaching, mentoring, and education.Supporting adults and young leaders in their journey to achieve their goals and live with purpose.If nothing changes, nothing changes. I support people so that they take charge of what they want to happen in their lives. I help them to change attitudes and perspectives, underly what is not necessarily manifest or obvious, set up structures and habits that serve them, and create what they really want.

Spotlight
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021External coach at spotlight - the uk´s home of castingSupporting actors and actresses through pro-bonus coaching in their struggles and mental health issues during the hard times of COVID-19 pandemic. An initiative run by Spotlight (the UK´s home of casting). A global network of 85 life coaches provided coaching to actors and performers. I was one of those honored 85 coaches. Over 600 actors and performers were offered over 1,700 pro-bonus coaching hours.A privilege to play a bit part in this so important solidarity project in such difficult times. Show less

Berklee college of music
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023External coachLeaderself training and 1:1 coaching sessions for students of the Master of Arts in Global Entertainment & Music Business, at Berklee College of Music, Valencia Campus.

Get into theatre
Apr 2023 - nowExternal coach and mentorOffering and providing coaching and mentoring support to artists, actors, and actresses (18+ years old)

Civsem
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024External entrepreneurship coachSupporting people to bring their projects to life. Training on strategies to make important things in life happen.

Fireflies - european co-active network
Mar 2024 - nowExecutive founderA Network of Co-Active coaches deeply committed to each other and the world. Imagine coaches, non-profits, companies and organisations working together for a more sustainable and equitable future.Join us! - Let's do this together. firefliesworld.org
Licenses & Certifications

Designing your life certified coach
Dyl consultingJun 2022
Leadership principles
Harvard business school onlineMar 2024
Certified professional co-active coach (cpcc)
Co-active training instituteJan 2021
Cambridge advanced english certificate in esol international
University of cambridgeJun 2017
Leadership development programme graduate
Co-active training instituteAug 2019
Volunteer Experience
Campaign Volunteer
Issued by Oxfam Intermón on Oct 2000
Associated with Raquel FerrerChildcare volunteer
Issued by CASA CUNA (Women´s & children Center) on Jan 1994
Associated with Raquel FerrerBoard Member
Issued by Agrupación Jóvenes Abogados Valencia (Young Lawyers Association) on Sept 1997
Associated with Raquel Ferrer
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
- frFrench
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