There are five words that define the work of identity coach and motivational speaker, Maria Elena Duron: connecting, energizing, ethics, passion, and transformation. Her expertise in leadership, time management, and communication skills has helped numerous companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals alike. But what makes Maria different from other motivational speakers? People who walk out of her keynotes, workshops, and/or seminars leave inspired not bored.

Maria graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (specialization in Marketing) and has received numerous certifications such as Diversity Trainer (Far West Educational Laboratory), Personal Branding Strategist, Fashion Merchandiser, Image Specialist, Networking Professional, and Ethics and Social Media. She has also taken graduate studies on Organizational Management and graduated from Cornell University’s Managing and Training People and Effective Communication programs. Maria is more than a businesswoman, she is also an Adjunct Marketing Professor in Midland College, a columnist for The National Networker and Personal Branding Magazine, editor to reachBEYOND, a licensed GetClientsNOW! Facilitator and a licensed Predictive Index Analyst at ROCG Avatar Values Consulting. Maria has received numerous awards and recognitions. In 2008, she was recognized as Midland Hispanic Member of the Year and Midland Hispanic Business Woman of the Year in 2002. She was also United Way of Midland’s Communicator of the Year; Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year, Vice Chair Networking and Top 10 President’s Club and was recognized as an Outstanding Speaker by the Toastmasters.

Aside from hosting teleseminars with Your Brand Plan and IT Coaches, she is also a featured business coach on her affiliate CBS and ABC stations. On top of this, she has created programs that most companies and individuals look for – practical and inspirational. A Shot at Life, People Strategies, Your Leadership brand, Finding Time, Powerful Personal Brand Management, Making Social Marketing Work, Powerful Presentations, Professional Presence, Developing Brand, and Implementing a Business by Referral Strategy are just some of the topics she developed to target the common yet specific needs of her clients.

In her very extensive speaking background, Maria had the opportunity to become a keynote speaker for Medical Center Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Association of Fundraising Professionals Member Recruitment Luncheon, Young Professionals Organization, Business and Professional Women’s National Business Women’s Week Banquet, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference, Diversity Forum Luncheon, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Youth Leadership Conference, West Texas Regional DECA Leadership Conference, Women of Empowerment Luncheon, Petroleum Society of Engineers Luncheon, International Association of Records Managers Luncheon, Society of Human Resource Management Luncheon, Personnel Association Luncheon, Permian Basin Board of Realtors Luncheon, and Women’s Council of Realtors Luncheon.

Maria has also done workshops for the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, National Association of Chamber Ambassadors, Hispanic Women’s Conference, Permian Basin Apartment Association Annual Tradeshow, Business and Professional Women’s Summer Conference, John Ben Sheppard Leadership Conference, Women of Leadership Conference, and Midland College Workforce Solutions. On top of her workshops and keynotes, she also conducts seminars. International Association of Administrative Professionals, Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Midland Chamber of Commerce, Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Tyler Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Female Executives.

Why are people raving about Maria? It’s because she can turn concepts into very practical and realistic tips that provide actions that yield results.

“She is an expert in her field – highly motivational and inspirational,” says Tiffany Blakely, owner of Blakely Insurance.

President and CEO of Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Rachel Stone also have the same opinion about her, “Maria is an expert in her field of work. We have hired her on several occasions and each time she has exceeded our expectations. Her presentations make you get out of your comfort zone and give you the confidence to implement your ideas.”

Mark Hill, owner of The Travel Guy, adds “She provides the tools to use to attain profitability through networking.”

So, “If it’s growth you want, you’ve got to attend her workshop,” recommends Chuck Green, Owner/President, CGreens.