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ABOUT MARIA
Maria Vitoratos is a distinguished career development expert and entrepreneur, known for her dynamic approach to education and career guidance. Founding MV Careers and spearheading initiatives like the UAE Careers Community and #STRONG, Maria's passion for mentoring shines through her work. She focuses on empowering both teenagers and adults to navigate the complexities of career development with confidence. Her work is characterized by a hands-on approach, ensuring that she remains connected to the needs and aspirations of those she guides, fostering environments that encourage growth and resilience in the face of change.
SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY WITH NO FINAL DESTINATION. IT'S ABOUT PRIDE IN WORK, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND CONTINUOUS GROWTH.
Maria Vitoratos
MARIA IN A NUTSHELL
Career Educator, Coach & Public Speaker
MV Careers
area of expertise
Education / Training Canada 🇨🇦
companies Maria has worked for
MARIA AS A LEADER
Maria believes that success is a journey marked by continuous growth, pride in one’s work, and making a positive impact. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, self-regulation, and reflexive thinking to maintain a work-life balance and navigate challenges. Her leadership is driven by empathy, accountability, and a commitment to empowering others. Inspired by her own experiences and the lessons from her children, Maria strives to create environments where everyone can thrive. She champions the importance of education, gender equality, and career development as essential components of a fulfilling and impactful life.
Leadership is not a job title.
Great Leaders raise their team and lose their ego.
The future of leadership is in how we treat people today.
When I think of a leader, I think of how my leader makes me feel.
TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOUR HABITS TODAY BECAUSE THEY ARE DEVELOPING YOU INTO THE HUMAN YOU WILL BECOME.
Maria Vitoratos
MARIA ON OVERCOMING PERSONAL TRAGEDIES AND PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES
Maria has faced significant challenges, including moving abroad, going through a divorce, and the heartbreaking loss of her 21-year-old daughter. She tackled each situation by taking adaptive steps that felt right in those moments. These experiences have strengthened her resilience and shaped her empathetic approach to leadership. Maria’s ability to adapt and learn from her challenges has allowed her to support others facing their own difficulties, showing that strength and vulnerability can coexist in leadership.
MARIA ON SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Maria actively supports the next generation by bringing young people to meet and learn from mentors. She emphasizes the importance of experience-based learning and encourages youth to seize opportunities for growth. Her approach includes creating environments where young leaders can thrive, fostering their development through hands-on experiences and mentorship. This commitment to nurturing the next generation ensures a pipeline of skilled, empathetic, and innovative leaders ready to tackle future challenges.
MY ELDEST DAUGHTER IS THE ANGELIC PERSON THAT I WANT TO MAKE PROUD AND HER LIFE STORY IS THE INSPIRATION THAT KEEPS ME HUMBLE, AND DRIVEN TO BE A BETTER HUMAN (AND MOTHER) TO MY TWO YOUNGER CHILDREN
Maria on becoming a better leader
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