Talks and experiential sessions

Conversations that start on stage

I bring situations people recognise from their own work and practices they can try on the spot. I lead talks and experiential sessions in Portuguese and English.

Mariana speaks on stage in an auditorium · Auren Energia · through Onemind

Topics

What I bring to the stage

Each topic is adapted to the audience, the goal and what the organisation is facing.

Conventions and leadership gatherings

Sustainable Productivity 3D

Clarity, focus and energy to protect priorities and recognise when to recover. Can include a guided Energy Reset.

Workplace health events

Mental health and well-being at work

Practices to recognise overload, regulate emotions under pressure and discuss the conditions that support care in a team.

Team integration

Raízes e Histórias

An experience in belonging and listening where the group works with stories from people in the audience.

Leaders and teams

Psychological safety and difficult conversations

How to name the facts, explain the impact, make a clear request and make room to hear the other person.

Formats and delivery

The format follows the goal

We agree on the duration and structure based on your schedule, audience and the conversation you want to open.

Talk

A focused conversation with real examples and practices the audience can take back to work.

Experiential session

An opportunity to practise the theme with the group and make time for conversation.

Delivery · In person, live online or hybrid.

Testimonials

What participants said

“It was very enriching. This kind of conversation is really needed in the workplace.”

EDC Group · direct engagementJaneiro Branco talk · January 2026 · Translated from Portuguese

“The talk brought up important reflections in a simple, accessible way. I left with new perspectives on how to handle everyday life.”

Auren Energia · through Onemind⁠↗ (New tab)Reset de Energia · annual convention · January 2026 · Translated from Portuguese

“I really liked how the theme was handled. It was approachable, deep and absolutely necessary.”

Chubb Seguradora · through Onemind⁠↗ (New tab)Raízes e Histórias workshop · May 2024 · Translated from Portuguese

See past projects

How it works

From our first conversation to the event

First conversation

Tell me about the audience, the objective and what the organisation is going through.

Proposal

We agree on the topic, format and fee.

Preparation

I speak with the organisers and, when useful, listen to some of the audience beforehand.

The event

We make time for participation, practice and connections to everyday work.

Mariana Mourão in a green blazer

For event organisers

Short bio for your event materials

Mariana Mourão is a facilitator, consultant and speaker in psychological safety, Action Learning and leadership development. Her work at Walmart, Atento and Whirlpool included operations, processes, strategic projects and continuous improvement. Since 2015, she has worked in human development, connecting well-being, relationships and clarity in how work is organised. She facilitates learning experiences in Portuguese and English, online and in person.