Maria Marín
Biography

As an author, columnist and a public speaker, a passionate energy is the driving force behind all aspects of María Marín’s life.

María is a source of inspiration, her mother died of cancer when she was only 8 years old, and as a young girl, she struggled with being overweight and feeling unattractive. At the age of 15, she discovered that a new battle awaited her when she became an insulin dependent diabetic. “My adversities as a child helped me recognize that no matter what hardships come your way, you can still fulfill your dreams,” states María.

Besides her work in the corporate world, her mission is to motivate women to believe in themselves so that they can be successful in their personal and professional lives. This inspired her to launch her Book on CD entitled “Secrets of a Confident Woman”, which empowers women to take the steps towards finding true confidence and improving every aspect of their lives. “My passion in life is to be able to help others achieve their dreams,” comments María.

Since the release of her Book, Maria’s message has been embraced by women across the nation and she continues her work through an inspiring and educational weekly column entitled “Mujer Sin Límite” (Women Without Limits), published in the top Hispanic newspapers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Maria conducts seminars on personal growth for women around the world. She also writes for www.Univision.com “Mujer” channel and has hosted her own radio show in Southern California, advising women on achieving personal growth.

For the last five years, Marín has been internationally known as an expert in the area of negotiating training. She has taught thousands of executives to develop and improve their negotiating skills in Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and other major corporations in Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Latin America.

Today, she has focused on conducting keynote and workshops on the “Art of Negotiation”. Her charismatic delivery and her authority on business negotiating have created a demand for her speaking engagements not only for corporations, but also for universities, media outlets, non-business/social institutions and women organizations.

Her wealth of knowledge and experience in the art of negotiating has led her to become the only Latina that teaches negotiation worldwide. Recently, she was awarded the “Latina Entrepreneur of the Year 2004” by the Latin Business Association (LBA).

Speech Topics
Self Confidence--Finding It and Living It:
-How to Build Your Confidence -Learn to Say No! -Learn to Believe in Yourself -Devote Time to Yourself -First Step in Taking Action -How to Take Risks -Overcoming Your Fears -The Power of Commitment -Stop the Excuses -Your Purpose in Life

How to Negotiate in Business and in Life:
-The Fundamental Strategy of Buying & Selling -Succeeding In a Difficult Negotiation -Psychological Side of Negotiation -Negotiating in Your Personal Life