Get ready to dive into an incredible story that'll leave you feeling inspired and wanting to take on the world.
Let me introduce you to 'Nadia,' a total rockstar with an ambitious dream—to become the CEO of a mining company. Now, that's no small feat, especially for a woman in Australia where such positions are rare. But Nadia was all about setting big goals and going after them with everything she had.
She had achieved some wins and recognition in her career, but she knew she was capable of so much more. She felt stuck, unsure of how to reach that next level. Deep down, she knew she needed to make some changes within herself. Sure, she was competent, but her self-doubt was holding her back from pursuing her dream wholeheartedly.
Nadia was tired of living with the "tall poppy syndrome," the fear of standing out and being seen as better than others. She craved growth and recognition for her achievements. And then, fate intervened. She caught wind of me speaking at an event and something clicked. She realized that boosting her confidence, presence, and personal brand was exactly what she needed to soar higher.
We kicked off our journey by diving deep into self-discovery. Nadia needed to understand herself on a whole new level—why she acted and thought the way she did. We tackled her paradigm, the beliefs and habits ingrained in her since childhood that were holding her back. It was eye-opening for her, and she finally started owning her dreams and desires without apology.
She recognized the need to shed beliefs that no longer served her and embraced the importance of self-belief and confidence in pursuing what she truly desired. Nadia embraced her inner badass, the confident and strong woman she always was, and she made peace with standing out. That's when she decided to join me in my four-month coaching program called "Unstoppable."
Now, I won't sugarcoat it—it wasn't a walk in the park. Nadia was willing to put in the work, though. She rolled up her sleeves, ready to change what wasn't working and learn new tools to fuel her growth. She was coachable, disciplined, and open-minded, which made all the difference.
In her own words, Nadia said, "Before I met Alba, I was pretty content and confident, but I knew I wanted more from life. I craved professional success, and I wasn't quite getting there. But now, things have changed. I've found my 'voice'—the one that exudes confidence and conviction. No more nervousness or overthinking. I listen attentively, and when it's my turn to speak, the right words flow naturally. I feel liberated. Thanks to working with Alba, I live intentionally, and guess what? I'm now rocking the CEO position I've been aiming for!"
Every time I read those words, my heart swells with pride. Witnessing Nadia embrace her true self, chase her dreams fearlessly, and overcome challenges—it's beyond inspiring.
I hope this incredible story lights a fire within you, encouraging you to dream big and unleash your full potential. You've got what it takes to make the most out of who you are today and achieve whatever you set your mind to.
Alba Gomez is a presence and personal brand coach, keynote speaker, first impressions specialist and professional image consultant. Born in Colombia and based in Australia, she travels nationally and internationally for speaking, executive coaching, consulting and training.
Alba works with individuals and small groups right through to large corporations. She brings her client’s brand into line with their personal and professional roles, giving them the clarity and confidence to communicate and be their best. Alba uses a unique, results-orientated approach, drawing on her 14 years of experience with systems and processes as an engineer.
