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MARIA VITORATOS

Transforming education: Maria on leading with empathy and purpose

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Career Educator, Coach & Public Speaker

MV Careers

Canada 🇨🇦

inspirational leader
Maria Vitoratos
Maria Vitoratos

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.

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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

leadership

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.

Maria Vitoratos
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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.

Maria Vitoratos
Maria Vitoratos
Maria Vitoratos
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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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