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Presentations that are
Engaging, Actionable & Inspiring
Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, retired educator, and dynamic speaker with over two decades of expertise in mental health and personal growth.
Known for her relatable and heartfelt style, Vanessa captivates audiences with actionable strategies and engaging stories rooted in her signature Mindful Living Framework. She has a unique ability to help attendees find clarity, reduce overwhelm, and embrace mindful living, inspiring both personal and professional growth.
Whether speaking to corporate teams, educators, or busy moms, Vanessa delivers tailored presentations that are interactive, thought-provoking, and filled with practical tools and impactful moments that resonate long after the event ends.
Keynotes
Inspire New Ways of Thinking
Engage your audience with a powerful message that motivates, uplifts, and inspires. Keynotes are designed to shift mindsets, challenge limiting beliefs, and leave listeners feeling energized with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
Workshops
Turn insight into impact
Give your audience more than just inspiration; equip them with strategies they can put into practice right away. Workshops focus on hands-on learning, personalized insight, and actionable tools that drive meaningful, lasting change.
Signature Speaking Topics
Leading with Purpose, Presence & Impact
Today’s most effective leaders don’t just manage, they inspire. This session reveals how intentional, emotionally intelligent leadership drives better decisions, fosters trust, and builds teams that perform with heart and purpose in a fast-moving world.
Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Mindful Approach to Stress & Success
High performers often carry hidden stress that slowly erodes their energy and drive. This engaging session provides actionable strategies to recognize pressure points, regain control, and lead with calm strength - even in high-stakes environments.
The Power of Presence: Reclaiming Focus in a Distracted World
Distractions are costly. This talk helps leaders reclaim their attention, improve communication, and make room for what really matters, resulting in greater efficiency, stronger relationships, and clearer decision-making across the board.
Additional topics and needs met upon request.
Engagements and Publications
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ADELANTANDO LATINO HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE, From Service to CEO: Rewriting the Cultural Messages that Limit Latino Professionals
NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AGENCY Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
THE GRIEVING SISTERS PODCAST GUEST
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. 50 Most Influential Members
RIDGEFIELD PARK JUNIOR SENIOR HS Therapy Dog Visit
GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Edgewater, Therapy Dog Visit
MONTESSORY PRESCHOOL, Jersey City Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Audit & Align Event
NJ ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENTS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Presented The Calm in the Chaos
ALPFA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE on Mental Health
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDGEWATER Therapy Dog Visit
DCP&P Secaucus, Therapy Dog Visit
PARENTS FEATURE | 3 in 4 Latine Moms Struggle To Express Their Needs—Here’s Why It’s So Hard
GUEST ON THE DARING WELL PODCAST
BERGEN COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM Therapy Dog Visit for Staff
DIVISION OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES, Secaucus Therapy Dog Visit
LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
BERGEN COUNTY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION Quarterly Meeting. Therapy Dog Visit & Shared of Summer Therapy Services
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Stress Less with Mindfulness Assembly
NEW YORK GIANTS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH EVENT
WEST BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL, PARAMUS
CLIFFSIDE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORTH BERGEN SCHOOL DISTRICT STEAM PROGRAM
BECTION REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, East Rutherford, NJ
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY Healing Paws Event
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - Hackensack Office
ANNA L KLEIN SCHOOL in Guttenberg, NJ Therapy Dog Visit
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY Therapy Dog visit at Guttenberg’s League of Extraordinary Children
NEW JERSEY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH FAIR
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Mastering Marketing Mindset Intensive
WEST BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL, PARAMUS, NJ Therapy Dog Visit
THE STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Art of the Modern Latina Vendor
WONDER GIRLS' GUEST Therapy Dog Visit to Cliffside Park Middle School
LATINO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Panel Organizer & Moderator: Beyond the Couch
RWB EMPWOERMENT CONFERENCE Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Maximize Income Minimize Overwhelm Bootcamp
AMIGA MOMS Real Mom Talk: Giving Without Losing Oneself
LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
AT HOME HOLIDAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
Councilman Robert Graham's Women's Empowerment Event Panelist
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY 14th Annual Women's Leadership Summit
Let's Work Together!
Awards
Bergen County K-8 Counselor of the Year 2012
Bergen County School Counselor Association (BCSCA) presents one K-8 counselor with a K-8 School Counselor of the Year award each year. Submissions for this award are chosen from students who independently nominate their school counselor. In 2012 I was chosen as the recipient of this award out of a pool of qualified nominees. The award was presented at the BCSCA 2012 awards dinner.
The College of New Jersey's
School Counselor of the Year Award 2009
The College of New Jersey presents one graduate with the School Counselor of the Year Award every year. The recipient of the award is chosen by TCNJ's Counselor Education faculty. I was honored to be presented with this award on the same evening as being inducted into Chi Iota Sigma International Honor Society for Counseling Professionals.