Designing leadership practice for a complex world.
Rooted in culturally affirming, value-creating, caring, compassionate practice.
Leadership Training and Professional Development
Leadership Coaching to Unlock Potential
International/National Keynote Speaker
Designing one’s leadership practice and presence opens pathways to greater engagement and influence in the world.
Emerge from a space of reluctant leadership to a space of resonant leadership – where your practice of leadership is purposeful, intentional, personal, and relational.
An authentic extension of oneself.
Global Leaders, Transforming Futures
Empowering Leadership Growth
“The inner capacities of people unleashed…serve as an enduring source of energy for transformation, a wellspring of inextinguishable hope.” Ikeda, 2017
"You are always so inspiring! Thank you, Maria!" ❤️ LM, 2025
"WOW!!! I loved every minute of this podcast! A reminder of the responsibility of being a leader. Thank you for always being such an inspiration." 💜 XR, 2025
Trusted Globally
"Thank you for shining your light on this world and reminding me to embrace my complexities." 💜 RB, 2025
"Your words hold so much power and your ideas are inspirational. May you continue to inspire people with your presence and the work you do." ❤️ KK, 2025
Proven Results
MG Leadership Design Services
Tailored leadership coaching, training, and keynotes that honor global leadership, culture, and leadership potential.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Custom-designed sessions for organizations and institutions seeking meaningful, sustainable leadership development. Interactive sessions designed to build inclusive leadership skills. Sessions tailored to leadership identity, practice, and presence. Group size 3-30.
Individualized Consultation, 20 min., No Charge
Customized Training Sessions
LEADERSHIP COACHING &
CONSULTING
One-on-one and group coaching for leaders navigating complexity, transition, and responsibility. Strategic leadership development support grounded in research, equity, and organizational realities. Leadership coaching that aligns your leadership identity and practice with your core values.
Individualized Consultation, 20 min, No Charge
Leadership Coaching in Three, Five, or Ten sessions
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking keynotes that challenge leaders to rethink leadership through a culturally relevant and global lens. Leadership is shaped by culture, context, and courage. Let’s build leadership capacity that reflects the realities of today’s world.
Who I Work With
Universities and higher education systems
Corporations and nonprofit organizations
Leadership teams and executive groups
Professional associations and global organizations
"As part of the team that hosted her training sessions, it was clear she brings rare global depth to her work, quickly sensing real pain points and challenging people to rethink their assumptions about themselves and the world. Years later, the impact of her work is still being spoken about."
❤️ LL, 2025
★★★★★
Let's build leadership that matters.
mariaguajardo@mgleadershipdesign.com
Phone
+1-720-472-1607
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