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Hola!

I hope you have been enjoying your summer! It sure is flying by for me. I have been focused on spending more time with my family and trying to slow down a bit. We just came back from Montana, and we were able to rest and enjoy a few outdoor activities. Such a beautiful state!

Can’t wait to share some exciting updates and highlights from the last few months, such as:

🟣 Three fall certificate programs at Florida Southern College

🟣 YouTube link to Conversations with Unstoppable Leaders

🟣 Amazing client updates

🟣 Two book recognitions

🟣 Community involvement

Happy summer and see you soon!

FSC Fall Programs

🟣 I am excited to announce that I am back at Florida Southern College and I will be running three certificate programs this fall. Stay tuned!

Conversations with Unstoppable Leaders

🟣 The release of my “Conversations with Unstoppable Leaders” was a success! My first two speakers were Brand Director and Partner at CPS Investment Advisors, Erica Lupercio and Mark Michalisin, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech and Author Extraordinaire of “In The Arena: From the Boardroom to the Classroom.”

Check out the full videos below or visit my YouTube channel Here.

Client Trainings, Love, and Success

🟣 Facilitating the Advanced Leadership Skills training at @ameratrail_boat_trailers for their top-level managers was the highlight of my week. Topics included: Conflict Resolutions, Managing your Supervisor, Your Executive Presence, and Strategic Planning Essentials.

Love what I do!

🟣 Love, love spending time with unstoppable women leaders! Thank you, Mary Owens, for sharing your knowledge with us and Ashley Loute for hosting! This amazing Executive Coaching Group meets monthly, and I am so honored to be their facilitator!

🟣 Love, love when clients are happy with the impact of customized training. Training directly affects your company culture and overall performance goals. Thank you, Vanessa Barfield, for trusting me and for investing in your employees!

🟣 I get so excited when I see one of my recent coaching clients and an amazing Latina Leader reach for the stars. Congratulations Jeshuan A. Garcia on your admission to the Masters of Public Administration Program at University of Central Florida! Jes is the Director of Operations at United Way of Central Florida.

Book Recognitions

🟣 My book journey continues! So excited to receive a Finalist Award from the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards in the Self Help: Motivational category! Dreams do come true!

“It is our sincere pleasure to inform you that you are a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards. Your book embodies the standards of excellence that this award was created to celebrate. We salute your talents and our jurors truly respect each of the final works that are honored this year. The lists of Winners and Finalists are proudly showcased on our website www.indieexcellence.com.”

🟣 To my surprise, I also received a 5-Stars Readers’ Favorite Seal and a book review for my book Unstoppable! Here is the review:

“Nowadays, it is fundamental to know how to create opportunities in life, regardless of whether you are a student, employee, or entrepreneur. It is essential to analyze our skills, personal presentation, and areas for improvement to achieve this. Nyrka Riskin explains everything there is to know about this in Unstoppable: How to Spice up Your Brand, Create Opportunities, and Reach Your Goals. She emphasizes the importance of developing a personal brand and offers strategies for its creation. She motivates us to innovate and reinvent ourselves to gain confidence. She also guides us through a series of steps to set goals by category and instructs us on how to maintain good organization. However, Nyrka doesn’t limit herself to the external; she also highlights the importance of self-care and healthy living. Once the groundwork is laid, she encourages us to move forward to enjoy the process of change, to take risks, and to be authentic. Unstoppable inspires us to work on the crucial areas of our lives.

I loved Nyrka Riskin’s explanations. Her ability to share anecdotes and inspiring stories of people she has worked with keeps the reading interesting throughout. She explains clearly how to use creativity to overcome a lack of resources. Her examples are real, and at the end of each chapter, she includes action tips, which are practical exercises so we can apply what we learn to our situations. The information is well documented and structured to maintain a balance between work and life. In addition, it constantly highlights the usefulness of focusing on goals and being assertive and proactive. I particularly liked the strategies for staying motivated and for pursuing activities that we are passionate about. Unstoppable: How to Spice up Your Brand, Create Opportunities, and Reach Your Goals teaches us that happiness and well-being are the keys to success.”

Community

🟣 Facilitating Latina Leaders of Central Florida events for local, powerful, and unstoppable leaders (such as our Cafecito Zoom and in-person meetings) fill my heart! I’m so thankful for this community!

🟣 It’s been 10 years since I graduated from Leadership Lakeland Class of 31! A few of my classmates are in this photo :)

Hope you enjoyed my latest newsletter!

And remember, keep reaching for the stars,

Nyrka