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Marlene Gonzalez is a beacon of transformative leadership and a catalyst for…
Articles by Marlene
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Unraveling Burnout: A Neuroplastic Perspective
Unraveling Burnout: A Neuroplastic Perspective
By Marlene Gonzalez
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Navigating Burnout: An Evidence-Based Guide
Navigating Burnout: An Evidence-Based Guide
By Marlene Gonzalez
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The Domino Effect of Burnout: Implications and Interventions for Leaders
The Domino Effect of Burnout: Implications and Interventions for Leaders
By Marlene Gonzalez
Contributions
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Here's how you can navigate workplace conflicts through effective communication.
Conflicts at work are inevitable, but effective communication can make all the difference. Here’s how: Listen Actively: Pay attention and show empathy. Stay Calm: Keep your emotions in check. Be Clear: Express your thoughts respectfully. Focus on Solutions: Collaborate to find resolutions. Follow Up: Ensure the conflict is resolved and reinforce trust. Effective communication transforms conflicts into growth opportunities.
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How can you creatively introduce yourself at a networking event?
Networking effectively can often hinge on the approach taken when engaging with contacts. Seeking advice instead of feedback transforms interactions, making them more about future strategy than past performance. This approach not only taps into the practical knowledge and foresight of your network but also positions you as someone committed to growth and innovation (Grant, 2017; Yeager & Dweck, 2012). By asking for advice, conversations naturally lean toward developmental and forward-thinking exchanges, which can build stronger, more productive relationships within your professional circle (Heslin & VandeWalle, 2008).
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A few years ago, LCG Latinoamerica was just a dream. Today, we are fortunate to have an incredible team that makes it a reality and is…
A few years ago, LCG Latinoamerica was just a dream. Today, we are fortunate to have an incredible team that makes it a reality and is…
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Had such a great time attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee. It was truly energizing to be attendance and meeting so many…
Had such a great time attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee. It was truly energizing to be attendance and meeting so many…
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Experience
Education
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MIT Sloan School of Management
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Neuroscience for Business, how to develop leaders through brain science executive program.
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Volunteer Experience
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CoChair
Children Hospital University of Illinois
- Present 11 years
Children
The role of the board was to advance the three-pronged mission: to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to all children, especially the underserved; be an acclaimed leader in moving pediatrics forward through research; and educate medical professionals and health care workers.
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Advisory Board Member
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
- Present 17 years
Education
HACE institutionalizes Latino diversity through recruitment, retention and development programs in partnership with leading employers that build lasting relationships with Latino professionals.
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Executive Council
The Executive Breakfast Club
- Present 11 years
Education
The Executives Breakfast Club is where Chicago’s leading business minds unite to evoke, expand, and exemplify the principles of transformational leadership to be better people and business professionals in an inviting, warm, and accepting environment. Ethical people make ethical leaders, and ethical leaders improve the world.
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Formation Commission Leaders
Holy Spirit Catholic Community/Naperville IL
- Present 11 years
Social Services
The role of the Commission Leader is to serve as a liaison between their ministry leaders and the Pastoral Council, providing leadership, guidance and support to their ministries to help them be successful. The Formation Commission is responsible for the ongoing faith formation needs of all age groups and the formation of parish regarding the teachings of the Church as the heart and soul of commission work.
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Director Outreach
Ronald McDonald House Venezuela
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Children
A Ronald McDonald House is that “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. The Houses was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest.
Publications
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CONFLICTED; Connecting the 4 Phases of Conflict Management Through Logic and Emotion.
LCG Group LLC
Managing conflict and change has the power to bring us the harmony we need.
While many of us have learned over time to avoid conflict, the reality is that at some point in our career we have to face it. Whether it's for ourselves or for those we manage, conflict resolution is an essential workplace skill as we move up the career ladder.
This book explains what conflict is, how it happens, and what our history and personality type can tell us about how we handle conflict. By focusing…Managing conflict and change has the power to bring us the harmony we need.
While many of us have learned over time to avoid conflict, the reality is that at some point in our career we have to face it. Whether it's for ourselves or for those we manage, conflict resolution is an essential workplace skill as we move up the career ladder.
This book explains what conflict is, how it happens, and what our history and personality type can tell us about how we handle conflict. By focusing on conflict management skills, we can create a better work environment that promotes cooperation and allows us to resolve conflicts effectively and immediately.
This book looks at the 4 types of conflict, the different styles of conflict resolution, and how your history and personality can shape your conflict management style.
Learn the tools necessary to proactively facilitate conflict resolution and understand how to use both cognitive and emotional empathy to connect with others and find a path through conflict.
Included is a Conflict Management Quiz that allows you to understand your own style and those of others around you and learn about a variety of different tools available so you can customize the ideal solution to any dispute. -
Confident Wizard: Turn Self Doubt Into Confidence: The Ultimate Guide To Lead With Authenticity, Purpose, and Resilience
Life Coaching Group LLC
Discover the key to authentic, confident leadership that inspires and excites
Does it seem like the best leaders already have everything figured out?
Watching successful leaders at work, it can be easy to believe that it's effortless.
Maybe you think some people were lucky enough to be born with ‘it’, that natural ability to guide and influence -- but this simply isn't the case.
Leadership is more than just happening to have the right combination of traits for success…Discover the key to authentic, confident leadership that inspires and excites
Does it seem like the best leaders already have everything figured out?
Watching successful leaders at work, it can be easy to believe that it's effortless.
Maybe you think some people were lucky enough to be born with ‘it’, that natural ability to guide and influence -- but this simply isn't the case.
Leadership is more than just happening to have the right combination of traits for success. It's a skill that can be honed and developed by anyone who has the drive and motivation to pursue it.
What really matters at the end of the day is having the belief in yourself that you can -- and will -- lead others to success.
But leadership isn't as simple as waking up one day and deciding to be confident. If it were, no one would struggle with imposter syndrome or self doubt.
True confidence is built on the basis of commitment, intention, and action.
By building an understanding of what it really means to be a confident, transformative leader, you'll develop a sense of where you need to focus your energy in your own leadership journey.
Drawing from personal and professional experience, Marlene Gonzalez has compiled a comprehensive look at what leadership is, both internally and externally. -
Change Wizard: Master the Art of Leading Change and Working Together for a Common Purpose.
Life Coaching Group LLC
Embrace change, transform your mindset, and learn to face challenging situations as a true leader
Does the thought of change strike fear into your heart? Do you find yourself hesitating to take that critical first step towards a new future?
You're not the only one.
When faced with the prospect of making major shifts, in both life and business, many people find themselves feeling intimidated or unprepared. It's easy to get comfortable in your current situation, and the idea of…Embrace change, transform your mindset, and learn to face challenging situations as a true leader
Does the thought of change strike fear into your heart? Do you find yourself hesitating to take that critical first step towards a new future?
You're not the only one.
When faced with the prospect of making major shifts, in both life and business, many people find themselves feeling intimidated or unprepared. It's easy to get comfortable in your current situation, and the idea of disrupting the status quo might make you think twice before speaking up.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
Change is a part of life, whether you want it to be or not. So why not learn to take back your power and find a sense of control over your situation? With confidence in your own abilities and an understanding of the key practices and theories behind the change, you can move mountains.
You'll find it easier to advocate for yourself and your ideas and convince others to see things your way. -
Assertive Wizard: How To Boost Confidence, Get Your Message Across and Speak With Confidence.
Life coaching Group LLC
The Well-guarded Secrets to Be Assertive and Confident
Finding the courage to speak is one thing but making sure your words come out in a way people actually hear them is a whole other ballgame. Do you struggle to say “no” to the things you don't want to do, wasting your energy on what other people want from you? Maybe this is a problem for you at work and, as a result, you keep missing out on opportunities? Or perhaps it plays out in your romantic relationships, leaving you feeling…The Well-guarded Secrets to Be Assertive and Confident
Finding the courage to speak is one thing but making sure your words come out in a way people actually hear them is a whole other ballgame. Do you struggle to say “no” to the things you don't want to do, wasting your energy on what other people want from you? Maybe this is a problem for you at work and, as a result, you keep missing out on opportunities? Or perhaps it plays out in your romantic relationships, leaving you feeling undervalued and unrecognized simply because you don't know how to express your desires?
If you’re feeling down and lacking confidence but don't know what to do about it, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s for professional or personal reasons, learning how to own your voice and express it in a productive fashion is going to put you ahead of the rest.
It’s not a complex skill that only the gifted few are capable of understanding, nor is it something that takes tremendous amounts of energy or time. Whether you believe it or not, the courage and strength you need already exist within you. You just need to learn how to set them free.
In every moment of life, you are presented with an opportunity to make a choice -- and every time you make the choice to express your truth, it gets easier.
Getting started is simply a matter of knowing what to do.
With this new insight into how you can effectively get your message across -- without scaring others off or showing them how nervous you truly are -- you’ll soon find the things you want most in life are just around the corner, ready and waiting for you. -
Leadership Wizard Series Audiobooks
Life Coaching Group LLC
Book one: Leadership Wizard; The Nine Dimensions to Unlock the Leader in You. The Discipline of Coaching Yourself to Fearlessly Lead, Influence, Inspire, and Empower Others.
Book Two: Assertive Wizard
Solve Your Problems With Words: The Yellow-Brick Road To Effective Communication.
Have you ever felt invisible in a business meeting? Do you have problems communicating your feelings and opinions? Communication is such a big part of our daily life. We are constantly being…Book one: Leadership Wizard; The Nine Dimensions to Unlock the Leader in You. The Discipline of Coaching Yourself to Fearlessly Lead, Influence, Inspire, and Empower Others.
Book Two: Assertive Wizard
Solve Your Problems With Words: The Yellow-Brick Road To Effective Communication.
Have you ever felt invisible in a business meeting? Do you have problems communicating your feelings and opinions? Communication is such a big part of our daily life. We are constantly being judged by everyone around us, based on what and how we’re talking to them. It happens unconsciously, but it’s still there. You are on the stand every single day, without even realizing it. Luckily, no one is born a good communicator - you need to mold yourself into one. -
Leadership Wizard: The Nine Dimensions. Unlock The Leader In You. The Discipline of Coaching Yourself To Fearlessly Lead, Influence, Inspire and Empower Others.
Life Coaching Group
Leadership comes from within, but you can’t find it until you know where to look.
Have you just found yourself rising into a leadership role and aren’t quite sure what to do about it? Or maybe you’re still dreaming of the day this happens to you and want to be prepared when it comes? Perhaps your friends, family, and even co-workers are constantly admiring your leadership qualities but you still don't understand what they see in you?
That voice inside of you that’s constantly…Leadership comes from within, but you can’t find it until you know where to look.
Have you just found yourself rising into a leadership role and aren’t quite sure what to do about it? Or maybe you’re still dreaming of the day this happens to you and want to be prepared when it comes? Perhaps your friends, family, and even co-workers are constantly admiring your leadership qualities but you still don't understand what they see in you?
That voice inside of you that’s constantly encouraging you to stand up and lead isn’t going anywhere -- it’s time to embrace it.
How you do that is actually a very simple and straightforward process. There are no fancy gimmicks or complex hoops to jump through, and it isn’t going to require a ton of your time or energy.
There are 9 key factors that go into being a leader, and every leader has their strengths and weaknesses distributed across them differently. What’s important is that you understand each of them and become aware of what’s going to work best for you. Once you do, you’ll be able to tap into your own true power and begin leading others in the most effective (and productive) ways possible.
Projects
Honors & Awards
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HACE's 40 Years
HACE
HACE's featured leader for @HACE’s 40 Years of Sembrando el Futuro Journal Book! The book, which was released at this year’s Annual National Leadership Summit, highlights the stories of 40 leaders throughout the history of the organization.
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Best of Chicago Business and Professional Coaches
Chicago Award Program
Chicago Award Program Honors the Achievement
CHICAGO November 25, 2015 -- Marlene Gonzalez has been selected for the 2015 Best of Chicago Award in the Business & Personal Coaches category by the Chicago Award Program.
Each year, the Chicago Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their…Chicago Award Program Honors the Achievement
CHICAGO November 25, 2015 -- Marlene Gonzalez has been selected for the 2015 Best of Chicago Award in the Business & Personal Coaches category by the Chicago Award Program.
Each year, the Chicago Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Chicago area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Chicago Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Chicago Award Program and data provided by third parties. -
HACE Legend Award
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement HACE
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HACE Sembrando Futuro
HACE
HACE recognized 40 individuals that for the last four decades have shown their commitment, support and advocacy to the Latinx community, specifically dedicated to the coaching, development, and advancement of Latino professionals. This recognition acknowledges the legacy they have created -advocating for access to high quality employment opportunities, supporting policies that promote Latinx inclusion in executive level leadership roles, and serving as a staunch advocate against pay…
HACE recognized 40 individuals that for the last four decades have shown their commitment, support and advocacy to the Latinx community, specifically dedicated to the coaching, development, and advancement of Latino professionals. This recognition acknowledges the legacy they have created -advocating for access to high quality employment opportunities, supporting policies that promote Latinx inclusion in executive level leadership roles, and serving as a staunch advocate against pay inequality.
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English
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Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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LCG Latinoamérica
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Institute of Organizational Neuroscience
Founding Fellow
- PresentOrganizational Neuroscience is an emerging field that links science to business practice. We assess the disconnect by providing data-driven diagnostic tools that measure psycho-social risk and demonstrate the links between psychological safety and performance. We provide interventions and education that improve organizational performance grounded in applied neuroscience.
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The Institute of Coaching at McLean, Harvard Medical School
Fellow Member
- PresentThe Institute of Coaching at McLean, Harvard Medical School Affiliate, is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring scientific integrity in the field of coaching. Our mission is to disseminate the best coaching science and empower you to catalyze positive change in yourself, your community, and the world around you.
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The Graduate School Allience for Education in Coaching
Fellow Member
- PresentThe Graduate School Alliance of Education in Coaching (GSAEC) is an association of institutional, individual and student members dedicated to strengthening and promoting the discipline and practice of coaching through excellence in graduate-level coach education and research.
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Association for Talent Development
Professional Plus Member
- PresentAssociation for Talent Development is for professionals who help others achieve their full potential by improving workplace knowledge, skills, and abilities. ATD membership connects you to a global network of like-minded peers and provides a wealth of resources to help find solutions to whatever challenges our clients face. The focus is on the transition to remote work, creating virtual training, or working on developing, designing and implementing learning solutions.
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Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Advisory Committee
- PresentThe Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. Since 1982, HACE has served as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and is a subject matter expert for corporations seeking to access diverse talent. Through professional development, resources, and networks, and by facilitating access to meaningful career opportunities, HACE helps Latinos succeed in every phase…
The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. Since 1982, HACE has served as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and is a subject matter expert for corporations seeking to access diverse talent. Through professional development, resources, and networks, and by facilitating access to meaningful career opportunities, HACE helps Latinos succeed in every phase of their career.
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International Coach Federation
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Children's Hospital University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Co-Chair & Advisory Board Member
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Holy Spirit Catholic Community
Formation Commission Leader
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The National Council of La Raza
Presidents Council
-The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
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