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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.
From 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.
Engagements and Publications
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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
AMIGA MOMS Real Mom Talk Support Group Presenter & Facilitator
LATINO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Gala Presidential Address
AMIGA MOMS Calm, Confident & Connected Webinar
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Networking Panel
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Marketing 3-Hour Event
PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN NJ Keynote Speaker
EARLY CHILDHOOL CENTER, PARAMUS Therapy Dog Visit
DREAM LAB 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
100 HISPANIC WOMEN 20TH ANNUAL MIND, BODY, SPIRIT CONFERENCE Panelist & Workshop Facilitator on Mothering Mindfully
RIDGE RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Paramus Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
WEST BOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL, Paramus Therapy Dog Visit
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
LATINO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 2024 Annual Conference
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: The Power of Gratitude Mindset
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
PARAMUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Therapy Dog Visit to Ridge Ranch Elementary School
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: "Practical Applications of Emotional Intelligence in Conflict"
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Webinar: Marketing, the Effort Behind the Scenes
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit.
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: "Conflict Intersecting with Emotional Intelligence" Presentation to National Board and National Leadership
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit.
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Hispanic Heritage Month Book Reading with Therapy Dog
FREE TO BE MINDFUL'S From Chaos to Calm Webinar
TRENTON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY 3-hour Professional Development to district on Cultivating Inclusive Classrooms and Mindful Engagement
BERGENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Therapy Dog visit to Bergenfield administrators before their professional development
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Meet and read to Ollie.
NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS:: Quoted and published in reference to Senator Menendez's Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023.
PARAMUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit to Administrators
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.