As we all learn in life, nothing is perfect, and we tend to slip into our shells or ignore the reality right before us when it isn't. Especially now, after we experienced the pandemic, the anxiety it created was likely not a welcome chapter. This could be the case for women and men - not to exclude children.

María Tomás-Keegan has hit rock bottom in the past and questioned her worth, knowing she had to find a way to bounce back somehow. She had to evaluate the issue and found one of the solutions was to learn to be resilient. But, as she explains, "The truth is no one is born knowing how to be resilient. We have role models who lead the way; without one, it 's hard to see the path for yourself."

This being the case, María has dedicated her life to helping others become more resilient. Of course, people can find guidance from their religious leaders or licensed therapists. But what María offers is a coaching approach. She helps to unlock her clients' potential and maximize their performance while creating a foundation built on values and designing a vision rooted in what they want for themselves in the future.

One of her many recent success stories was with her client, Kristen, who not only rebounded from her previous career challenge but improved her situation. Kristen was an executive in higher education for decades as a fixer of accreditation issues. But, once she resolved the problems, the university no longer required her services and laid her off. It happened several times. So, when Kristen found María, her self-esteem and confidence were at an all-time low, and she needed to figure out what was next, so history didn 't repeat itself. María guided her to define her skills, what she loves to do, and what she doesn't want to do anymore, which helped her find a better-suited position doing what she loves.

Even though her private practice serves women, she also coaches men in similar circumstances. She is a consultant for companies that support laid-off individuals. María concentrates on positioning them for what they want next, refining their resumes, and building a strategic map to find the best opportunities. In addition, she assists in preparing for interviews, evaluating offers, and negotiating for what they deserve.

María is passionate about being a resource for women and sharing other resources. So, five years ago, she created her podcast Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap and recently launched its sixth season. Every week she speaks with inspiring experts and influencers globally about careers and personal development, relationships, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, balance, self-care, and how to take your dreams to the next level.