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From Inner Brilliance: Practice Trust for Better Outcomes

8/8/2024 8:59:48 AM

From Inner Brilliance: Practice Trust Notice this today, for everyday, every moment to moment, and for those difficult times when trusting may not seem possible... "As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." - Goethe May we allow for moments to remembering, becoming, sharing, the brilliance that begins within us - like TRUST - that abound, always ready to guide us, from within our knowing and being. Contact us to le

Get Your Brilliance Back!

8/8/2024 8:23:31 AM

You're a compassionate, purpose-driven professional and devoted parent who adores taking care of family, connecting with friends, and community. You know your contributions matter, so you RISE to take care of things at work, at the home-front and socially - that is a definite given! And Kudos to you! BUT...is something else rising too?...creating a whole other path of overwhelm stacking up and leaving you painfully caught between “too muc

Learn to Stay in Your Brilliance through Meditation! Course Starts March 30, 2023

2/24/2023 11:16:31 AM

Do Your Habits Help You for Breakthroughs in Achieving What You Want? Our habits support our well being, sense of purpose, belonging, and breakthroughs in performance at work and in other important aspects of life. And yet, all too often, we can get caught up in negative patterns around how we live, how we react, how we eat, how we sleep, how we relate with others, and how we relate to circumstances that come our way. When

Tap into Your Inner Brilliance for True Leadership

2/13/2023 4:14:14 PM

True leadership is from within, in each of us. To learn more on how we can help, Click Here for Discovery Time with us.

Brilliance Boost Update and Invitation; Guided Session (Feb 13, 12PM EST): Turning Awareness into Inspired Action

2/8/2023 2:24:04 PM

An Invitation for Your Brilliance! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the BrillianceBack guided mindful meditation series, intended to provide resources for helping high performers like you continue to align with your inner brilliance in vitality, well-being, talents and gifts. We are already providing these resources to our existing private clients with positive momentum, and we are inspired by this to soon be an

The 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Improve Your Influence, Negotiation and Impact

10/22/2021 12:37:56 PM

Do you want to improve your negotiation, influence and impact at work or in other relationships? Consider this... Questions can help you change the direction of your thoughts....by understanding your feelings to those thoughts. In a conversation between two people, the person who asks the questions - and is willing to listen for understanding - is the person who can influence the conversation. Take for instance, for the

This is The Key to Achieving Your Next Breakthrough Performance

1/25/2023 11:36:24 AM

Do you really see yourself? Do you see what’s on the back of where you came from, where you are now, and where you want to be? We’ve been conditioned to rely on external systems or others to guide our way that we can find ourselves looking in the "mirror" only to see the weary reflection of what we think of ourselves, or what others would view in us - maybe that we are, or deserve, “mediocre” at best. Th

2-Day Retreat Virtual or In-Person: How to Stay in Your Brilliance Even in Times of Stress and Drain

4/6/2022 6:51:46 AM

About this event Do you believe you've got what it takes to be brilliant in your life at work or in your family, but something is leaving you stuck and overwhelmed? In a comfortable-small group setting “Live” in sunny Florida, and Virtual… Be part of a small, intimate group and join Maria Nebres, as she shares and co-creates with you, leveraging her teachings and guidance as a Certified Mindfulness-b

From Pain and Drain to Brilliance - Come Join Our 6-Week Play for BrillianceBack!

11/21/2021 10:31:20 AM

For the compassionate, motivated, and hardworking looking to regain their truths in vitality, sense for clarity, influence and impact at work, at home and in personal life, especially during trying times. Are you done with ‘too much’ of what you don’t want and ‘not enough’ of what you do want? Do you want to get back to what you love? On Monday, December 6, 2021, up to 10 founding members will start working

FALL'2021 SPECIAL EVENT: How to Yield Better Outcomes at Work and in Personal Life

9/29/2021 3:39:04 PM

Authentic and lasting success in ANYTHING starts from the Self, and it takes effective self-care. For as long as we can remember, self-care in society has been grossly misunderstood, undervalued for its foundational part in bringing about brilliance in our world of wellness, work, innovation, progress and play. We know this to be true - one need only to look at the growing statistics of relationship breakdowns and mental health issues we f

Unscripted: Authentic Leadership Hosts Maria (Podcast Interview) to Speak on Leading a Team through Turbulent Times (July 12 Premiere)

7/19/2021 5:39:12 PM

When I serve from my highest self in helping others, it includes deep dives for each of us to remembering what it takes uniquely and collectively, from within, to shine and share from Love. We are discovering divine timing in this remembering of becoming, of knowing to express and fulfill what matters most. Lead from your place of Love! Start with creating your own space to feeling, to securing the KNOWING of this truth... to BECOME it every mo

Join Me this Summer to Raise Your Leadership Impact and Influence for What Matters Most!

7/1/2021 5:45:59 PM

Imagine... what it would be like if nothing held you back? Really. Think about it. Feel it completely, right now.... Imagine every detail... You're living your full potential in every moment of your career, business, family / personal relationship, community, those often inevitable and difficult moments in life challenges and transitions. You feel a sense of peace, balance, clarity, for your ‘next’ move for t

How to Believe You CAN from the Lens of Love

6/22/2021 6:57:49 PM

Today, I felt butterflies in my stomach from an email I received about an upcoming podcast I’ve been invited to speak at, on authentic leadership, and how to effectively lead others during trying times. The spark of excitement is most certainly there, and so is this anxiousness of “will I get it right?” A trigger was when I was asked a series of questions along the lines of, “what are you known for?”. I’m still

The Daily Clean Slate Practice

5/15/2021 7:54:48 AM

My Friday's whiteboard - the slate has been wiped clean from a full week! A few hours ago, it was filled with exercises and notes in blue, black, red, and green ink and though I winced at wiping off the work, it also felt liberating. This week's focus with my co-creations: letting go. There's much to gain and release when the 'whiteboard' within you gets taken care of regularly - to welcome new and release what needs to be released for ne

A "Snoopy" Insight-Moment: Your Regular Self-Care Matters

5/4/2021 11:46:15 AM

My "Snoopy" is "Theo" and he is one of my go-to’s for self-care. Whenever I find myself getting way too stressed out, well...this furry-four-legged-family member just seems to make me chuckle to remind me to get back to calm for what matters most. Truth is, while the human body is designed to experience stress to keep us alert, motivated, and ready to avoid danger (I mean 'real' danger), all too often, many of us are over st

Key Questions to Self for Raising Your Influence and Impact

4/5/2021 12:05:55 PM

It's usually over connection with nature, friends, family, colleagues/peers, where I get some of the best creative ideas for growth. Like this weekend for instance, where I had a great series of connections over a nature-hike with a dear friend, followed by connections with peers about different techniques they use to increase their influence and impact at work, and really, in life. Some of the most common tools raised were journals, vision board

What PEACE Means When We Lead with Love

3/31/2021 2:37:32 PM

This morning, I had breakfast with my 19-year-old son, Josh, where he asked me if I thought he’d like Mark Manson’s book, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” long enough to finish it cover to cover. It sits on our coffee table, right next to Brene Brown’s “Dare to Lead”, and my own two books which, dedicated to him, he’s yet to read, (oiy!). I assured him he’d find Manson’s writi

Interview with Erika Flint: How Hypnosis Can Help You Lead Through Turbulent Times

3/26/2021 1:08:18 PM

I had the honour of being in full presence with this wonderful human being, soul, healer, hypnotist, and business leader! Big questions explore: What happens when you're feeling pressured? When you feel squeezed by deadlines, too much to do in too little time, for decisions, dilemmas, and expectations from others? When your ability to perform optimally for the roles and the external systems that matter to you - for results - start to collide

Why Embracing Your Comfort Zone is Important and How to Step Out Without Selling Short on What Matters Most

3/18/2021 2:52:57 PM

According to experts in psychology and neuroscience, our comfort zone is a behavioural space that we tend to spend most of our time in. Some of us more than others. It’s a space where our behaviours and activities fit a routine and pattern that minimizes our stress and perception of risk. Operating within these behaviours and patterns provides us with a sense of mental security. For the most part, this behavioural space isn’t g

Ensuring Support for Serving with Your Heart - An Interview with Maria R. Nebres

3/12/2021 12:46:57 PM

In the early summer of 2020, a few months after the breaking news hit us all with the global pandemic of COVID, Pat Sheveland, a Spiritual Entrepreneur, registered nurse, Spring Forest Qigong certified trainer, and a certified life and grief counselling coach in Minnesota, U.S., interviewed me on about my first book, "Love and The Highly Engaged Team", and my message of the power of Love for healing, high engagement, aligned productivity, impact

Taking Care of Truth

3/11/2021 3:13:35 PM

Sometimes we want to move, take steps forward, yet something seems pulls us back. What is it? We know it as Fear. Studies in psychology and neuroscience have referred to certain "Fears" as "false expectations appearing real" in many circumstances that arise for us in today's world of uncertainty. When I was a kid, I used to hate watching horror movies like "Nightmare on Elm Street", because I believed that the villain (Freddy Kruge

When Feedback Motivates to Keep Growing and Sharing in the Right Direction

3/11/2021 12:02:03 PM

This is Valuable Example 3: When Feedback Motivates Me to Keep Growing and Sharing in the Right Direction When feedback confirms the value of embracing vulnerability and authenticity for self-leadership development, it's well worth the share! Thank you to this dear soul, for taking the time to experience my book, and to provide this feedback as an advanced reviewer, which made its way into in my book! All, if you haven't yet, grab y

Maria Shares - Book Session: on Validation

3/8/2021 12:50:25 PM

Validation - What is this to you? and why is it important in all aspects of your life's forward momentum, for thriving? In this video, I highlight perspectives from my book Love & Leadership in The Fast Lane: How to Lead Without Selling Short on What Matters Most. Would love to hear your thoughts - drop a comment below! You can grab your copy of the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HJ6Q5B You can also contact us at&

5 Things We Can Do to Prepare to Lead with Brilliance (by Maria R. Nebres)

11/20/2019 11:57:44 AM

Sundays are usually dedicated for family time, self-time and down time. And, in my usual preparation for the coming work week, I also sort and clear out my items for another fresh start for the coming week. I came across this photo - me, back in the day, pre-COVID times, and it still resonates truth... This is me, in one of my “behind the scenes” moments, being interviewed after speaking in front of a full audience of health and

When You're Ready to Stop Selling Short on What Matters Most - The Invitation

2/23/2021 1:56:49 PM

Did you know that perfect, divine timing for advancing your profession, your zone of genius, your impact, influence, negotiation skills and status, is always NOW? ...at work and in personal life. Because NOW is the time, for your 'next', for so much better than selling short on what matters most! To learn more, click here and book time with Maria at https://factorof.com/page/contact-apply

Maria is Excited!! - Book Release Message - Love & Leadership in The Fast Lane

1/30/2021 3:48:53 PM

Super excited!! My book is out on Amazon now!! January 30, 2021!! If I can do it, so can you!! Love and Blessings, Maria xo maria.nebres@factorof.com

Maria's Sneak Peek Read of Intro- Love & Leadership in The Fast Lane (Jan 30th Amazon release)

1/29/2021 3:37:54 PM

Hello Beautiful Souls!! My 2nd book releases on Amazon, January 30th, 2021, and I'm thrilled to share it out with you all!! To give you a sense for what my book covers, please review my video where I read a bit of my "Introduction". I hope you enjoy, and if it resonates with you, check out your Amazon link and grab my book! Love and Blessings to you, always! Maria maria.nebres@factorof.com

My 2020 Journey from Within - A Prelude to My Unfolding

1/9/2021 10:34:40 AM

The infamous 2020 year may have come and gone, but I remember so much of it, as everyone else does too! For me, 2020 involved rude awakenings, struggles, painful adjustments mixed in with hope, joy, peace from the embrace of the Divine force within me - Love. It continues as I enter into 2021. I am taking the Conscious Path and see this more clearly as each moment unfolds in my full presence. I have always felt this inexpressible cal

The Gift of Presence and Healing Grief - A 2020 Reflection with Pat Sheveland

12/30/2020 12:21:11 PM

2020 year is almost complete, and many can’t wait to have it close. In the spirit of hope for the coming 2021 new year, I take this moment to share a gift I felt blessed by in my recent time with Pat Sheveland, Intuitive Coach and Spiritual Healing Guide, who specializes in grief counseling and the application of the ancient wisdom of QiGong for healing grief. We recently shared space to virtually catch up, connect and reflect on how

Follow Up on Your Balance of Giving and Receiving

10/6/2020 9:23:54 AM

Sharing another sunrise once more and so grateful to have caught it for prayer and thanks to God. It was like a shining spotlight that wanted to follow up on my yesterday with someone - on the balance of giving and receiving. 1) How are you balancing where you flow energy towards others - what you're giving, sharing, where you're putting others first in your life? 2) What is it you need now, to keep confident and centered in Love, in Peace, in

Wisdom from Awareness: Appreciation is Not Always What You Think

9/14/2020 6:32:53 PM

(photo credit above: Gerd Altmann-Pixabay) In the busyness of our days (maybe into the night, too!), especially in these (still) unusual COVID times, emotional intelligence is a critical inner skill for our wellness during our moment to moment and day to day, both at work and in life. In my work of helping my clients in their optimal performance, I’ve found that authentic awareness and appreciation are common themes they struggle thr

Everything In Our World is Created Twice - Set it Right the First Time

9/12/2020 5:50:37 PM

Seriously. I kid you not. Beams of liquid gold once again, to welcome this morning with open arms for the day of moments awaiting. For me, I make a point that every day starts right, from within. It's as if the everlasting nudge is to join the brilliance. There are many reasons why early rise is so important - and so worth the join. I stress this as a foundation for any strategy in a success path - personally and professiona

A Call for True Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

4/11/2020 6:58:14 PM

In this video, Maria shares her message - a call for true leadership in times of uncertainty - why, and her offering. True leadership is from within, in each of us. Now is the time - to reset, reflect, to a new world we are embarking in. Contact Maria for a free introductory epiphany call session https://factorof.com/page/contact-apply maria.nebres@factorof.com, or visit www.factorof.com.

Dr. Joey from Faith Positive Speaks with Maria - When Faith Guides Your Work for Love

7/21/2021 9:41:16 AM

How does Love engage teams? Listen as Maria talks with Dr. Joey about how her faith guides her work, and the challenges that has presented.

Joy

2/27/2020 7:59:06 AM

To a joyful day that makes you taste magic, dance with gratitude, smile generously, welcome beauty, 'fall in love with being alive again' And of spreading this around...with so much love. This is what makes a world of difference! Photo credit: Mindfulness Ireland

Love and the Highly Engaged Team ranks in Top 100 - Get Your Copy!

2/12/2020 7:45:07 AM

When I see my book continuing to rank in the Top 100, in the same categories - Org Behaviour and HR & Personnel Management - as, and right next to expert-thought leaders like Stephen Covey, John Kotter, Daniel Goleman, the team at Harvard Business Review (HBR)...and, Abraham Lincoln (wha?!!), I can't help but to let my inner child burst out in dance from pure love, joy and gratitude - these same emotions that fuel me to continue my passion an

Be Open to Possibilities - MCU Awareness Session, November 21, 2019 (After-thoughts)

11/25/2019 4:35:36 PM

I was honoured by sharing time with this group of leaders who opened their minds and hearts for their ongoing level-up for leadership, better connections, better alignments - possibilities. Truth is, those possibilities are always within reach. You may not be able to suddenly turn things around with others or develop new skills/habits with the snap of a finger. But every day has, within it, countless opportunities, all dependent on choice

The Whisper on Relationships: Through Sunflowers (by Maria R. Nebres, article September 9, 2019)

11/20/2019 12:43:44 PM

It's amazing how nature provides whispers, nudges of God's graces, blessings and insights for humankind. Take, for instance, the whisper about healthy relationships, through my favourite plant: the Sunflower. When I promote the idea of leading from Love at work and in personal life, high engagement really is all about healthy relationships. But what does that mean exactly? How does it get accomplished? Organizations may not use the "L" word

A True Leadership Thought for Every Moment, Every Day: Be Love (by Maria R. Nebres, article issue: September 27, 2019)

11/20/2019 12:25:28 PM

A True Leader's thought for every moment of every day: Be Love. You know when you say, "thank God it's Friday"? That day when many of us can be tempted to be swept away with the anticipation for ending another workweek, having finished a week of busy-ness, struggles, mundane routine - all that we're glad to be done with, to say the least. Rather than saying this, try filling your day with moments that focus on Love, what we loved about th

🔥 UPCOMING EVENT 🔥 Maria speaks for One Woman Fearless Summit - August 2020

11/14/2019 10:01:04 AM

Maria Nebres has done it again! She will be speaking at another exciting event - the One Woman Fearless Summit in Toronto on August 2020. Book your calendars and check back frequently at https://onewoman.ca/product/fearless-womens-summit-toronto-on-2020/ as the Toronto location is still to be determined.

Day of Hope and Leadership - Maria Speaks on Hope and Leadership with Love

7/21/2021 5:27:53 PM

It's times like this - seizing the opportunity to stretch and spread your love - when Hope and Leadership illuminates. I'm grateful to Carea Community Health Centre for inviting me to share my message yesterday, at their signature annual event "Day of Hope and Leadership 2.0". This year's proceeds from the event is dedicated to their children and youth mental health programs. I was so inspired by the leaders that showed up from the City of Osha

A Culture of High Engagement - Maria Speaks at St. Lawrence College

7/21/2021 5:38:29 PM

Honoured by this, another opportunity to speak on "The Importance of Creating and Cultivating a Workplace Culture of High Engagement". And, yes, you guessed it, I will weave in my signature message for how the kind of culture that sustains lasting success for all, can be achieved through Love. Maria shared her message and lessons with open, learning minds of international students in Applied Human Resources. Special thanks to St. L

“The Four-Letter Word Smarter than Smart Leaders Live By” - Maria Nebres

5/31/2019 4:22:44 PM

"The Four-Letter Word that Smarter than Smart Leaders Live By", from me to you, with love! xo *with special thanks to Expert Speaker, Majeed Mogharreban, Melissa Guedes, and the support team, for making my message come to life* Maria Nebres, whose mission is to help leaders and their people connect to exceptional results through love, illustrates the brilliance of Love's compelling case for smarter than smart leadership. W

DHL 2.0 - October 23, 2019 Presented by: Carea Community Health Centre

5/31/2019 4:22:57 PM

Carea Community Health Centre presents DHL 2.0 - October 23, 2019 (7:30am to 9:30am at Oshawa Golf and Curling Club) Keynote Speaker: Maria Nebres, an internationally published author of Love and The Highly Engaged Team, a certified speaker with Expert Speaker, authentic success coach and a seasoned Human Resources practitioner. Maria’s presentation: The Four-Letter Word Smarter Than Smart Leaders Live By will help you: