In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The science and benefits of goal setting for employees
• The impact of empowering parenting on personal growth and autonomy
• The importance of rest and mindfulness in a fast-paced culture
• Creating lasting habits through consistency, accountability, and purpose
• Understanding one's identity and the reasons behind their actions

Key Takeaways:

• Maria's mother encouraged curiosity and allowed her children to change their minds about their interests, while still requiring commitment and effort, fostering personal growth and autonomy.
• Creating lasting habits and achieving goals requires consistency, accountability, and a strong connection to the reasons behind them.
• Before seeking a partner, define what you truly want in them and understand who you are. Knowing the why behind your goals keeps you motivated and aligned with the process.
• Pageantry taught Maria confidence, a passion for service, and the importance of collaboration and community over competition, leading to a growth mindset.
• Society's default setting is becoming a scarcity mindset, but it's important to teach children resilience, inclusion, and kindness to foster an abundant mindset. There's room for everyone to pursue their passions and find their audience.

"Most of the challenges that most of us face are ones we created in our own head." — Maria Maldonado Smith

About Maria Maldonado Smith: 

Maria Maldonado Smith is the Chief Empowerment Officer of MMS Consulting and creator of the Executive Vision Imagery program. After 18 years of award-winning success in the corporate space, working as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, Maria brings her unparalleled combination of experience to her proprietary process and interactive trainings, helping companies understand the science and benefits of goal-setting for their employees.

Connect Maria Maldonado Smith: 

Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariamaldonadosmith 

Connect with Rich Woo: 

Website: www.catalyst.nm.com 

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Book:  Dead to Alive (coming soon)

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