Talks
Mastering Confidence and Unlocking your full potencial
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And I learned this the hard way.
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As a CNN correspondent in Istanbul, I had faced high-pressure situations before. But nothing prepared me for what happened after I published my first book. Twice, I became the target of cyberbullying, with my face manipulated into a photomontage meant to discredit me. It shook me. For the first time, I questioned my voice, my worth, my confidence.
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That moment led me on a decade-long journey, interviewing 100+ psychologists, coaches, and leaders to crack the code on unshakable confidence.
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The result? A powerful, research-backed roadmap that transforms how we think, lead, and pe Your audience will gain:
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Awareness of what’s holding them back
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The courage to step outside their comfort zone
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Tools to boost performance & leadership
This is one of my most in-demand keynotes—because confidence is the game-changer in leadership, decision-making, and success. I bring this topic to life with storytelling, science, and real-world strategies that audiences can implement immediately.
Embracing Adaptability in the Age of AI & Disruption
From Spain to Singapore, Turkey to Dubai, I’ve lived and worked across 7 countries, 3 continents, and 4 industries—reinventing myself each time. CNN correspondent. Government advisor. Best-selling author. CEO of an Edtech Platform.
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If there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s this: Adaptability isn’t just a skill—it’s the key to thriving in uncertainty. Now, with AI disrupting industries at lightning speed, the ability to evolve is more important than ever. In this talk, I share real-world strategies to navigate change, upskill, and turn disruption into opportunity.
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Your audience will gain:
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A mindset shift to see AI & change as career accelerators
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Strategies to stay agile, re-skill, and lead in uncertain times
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Insights on what AI can’t replace—human adaptability & leadership
AI is transforming everything. The best investment? Your ability to adapt.
"The talk was fantastic,
I personally enjoyed a lot, it was very interesting content with very useful tips to put in practice."
Patricia Gómez
INTRALINKS SALES DIRECTOR IBERIA
̈" I found the talk very inspiring and in fact I think I have gained a degree of self- confidence and
self-esteem on a professional level."
Yolanda García Fuentes
M&A ANALYST AT TELEFONICA
"Carla’s pitch was just amazing. Her added value, her experience, the pitch, what she shared, and how she engaged with the team and the ladies around the table. She almost made me cry! It was amazing, I learned so many things."
Selma Turki
PARTNER, DIGITAL & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AT EY
Creating Inclusive Workplaces – from Words to Action.
isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business advantage. But without real inclusion, it’s just untapped potential.
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As the Founder of IWEI, an Edtech platform for women empowerment and inclusion, I’ve worked with companies worldwide to move from diversity talk to real action. In this session, I share practical, no-fluff strategies that create workplaces where everyone—especially women—can thrive, lead, and innovate.
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Clear, actionable steps to build an inclusive culture
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The business case for diversity—backed by global insights & real results
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Strategies to engage men as allies & break bias in decision-making
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The power of Storytelling in businesses today
We are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it is included in a story.
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Why? Because stories connect to our emotions. They make us pay attention to every single word. The power of Storytelling talk, led by Carla, author of the best seller Honour, Heels and Headscarves and the novel #SHAKTI, shows how stories have been used effectively by organizations as varied as Airbnb, Walt Disney Company, Nike or Burberry to surpass the challenges leaders face in today’s digital world. She will share with the audience tools and techniques of professional storytellers that will enable then to tell better stories and understand how to communicate more effectible in the digital era.a.
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Would you like to book a talk?
Contact me at carlavega@outlook.com