About Me
Meet Victoria…
I am dedicated to supporting individuals, teams & organizations through training and coaching to help clarify their values and purpose, build on their strengths, and nurture acceptance of all the qualities that make them unique.
By doing so, they can let go of unnecessary stress and suffering, live in alignment with their core values, and achieve extraordinary results—whether in their personal lives, their professions, or within their teams and organizations.
Mindfulness, Compassion & Leadership Training
Certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT), she teaches mindfulness-based courses for The Mindfulness and Health Institute, collaborates with the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science and offers courses in organizations and privately. She also co-founded and oversees the Spanish-language International Mindfulness Day, introduced in 2020. Victoria is a member of the British Association of Mindfulness- Based Approaches (BAMBA) and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA).
With nearly 20 years of experience in higher ed, Victoria is a multi-disciplinary professor, working with IE University’s Center for Health, Wellbeing & Happiness, Master in Management, and other departments, where she has developed and taught courses in mindfulness, compassion, well-being, presentation skills and Authentic Leadership.
Trained internationally in mindfulness, compassion, and embodied practices, Victoria holds an MSc in Mindfulness-Based Approaches from Bangor University, an MA in Education from the University of Washington, and a Certificate in Contemplative Psychotherapy from the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
Executive & Leadership Coaching
As a Harvard Business School Executive Coach, Victoria brings a unique ability to help leaders uncover their authentic leadership voice, clarify their purpose and values, and design actionable strategies that enable meaningful growth and lasting transformation.
Drawing on her training in positive psychology coaching and contemplative psychotherapy, she empowers clients to increase self-awareness, build resilience, and access their inner wisdom to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Victoria is certified in Korn Ferry 360.
Victoria supports senior executives, managers, academic leaders, professors and administrators as they navigate the complex demands of their roles, supporting them to thrive by fostering resilience, overcoming obstacles, navigating interpersonal dynamics, leading with impact, and managing time and energy effectively in high-pressure environments. She has coached professionals from institutions such as Salesforce, Google, Amazon, Snap, Warner Bros., Roche, Accenture, Yale, MIT, the University of Michigan, Villanova, and the University of California, San Diego, among others.
My path to mindfulness…
In 2007 I began to explore meditation and mindfulness in an informal way, reading books and meditating on and off. Even with this inconsistent self study and practice, I noticed meaningful changes in my life. A few years later, a trip to Tibet inspired me to fully commit to my contemplative practice, and I began meditating daily. Over time, I experienced the subtle yet profound transformation and well-being this practice brings, and I knew I wanted to share it with others.
I discovered that our human potential for deep change and self-healing is far more accessible than I ever imagined. While mindfulness is not a cure-all, it can help us move closer to a more fulfilling, joyful existence.
A lifelong adventure…
As I deepen my own mindfulness practice, I guide others in cultivating theirs, reconnecting with their authenticity and true selves. The photograph on the right shows me as a child—through mindfulness, I’ve reconnected with that joyful spirit, and compassion has helped me nurture her toward a happier, more liberated life.
Friends…
I feel grateful to be able to learn from, collaborate and associate with these friends and professionals.
