Aida
Rivas
Executive Coach and Transformational Speaker
"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
Thu May 14 - 2:00 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
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"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
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"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
"The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition"
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Session: The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition
Transitions are inevitable—but feeling like we belong while moving through them is not.In this talk, I explore what it really takes to cultivate belonging in the middle of change—whether you’re stepping into a new role, navigating uncertainty, or redefining yourself in unfamiliar spaces. Together, we’ll challenge the idea that belonging is something we wait to receive, and instead see it as something we create from within and extend outward.
Through personal stories, honest reflection, and practical frameworks, I’ll show you how to stay rooted in who you are, even as you stretch into what’s next. You’ll walk away with tools to lead with empathy, build environments where others feel seen and valued, and move through transitions with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Because when belonging starts with us, every transition becomes more than a change—it becomes a powerful moment of alignment and growth.
Key Takeaways
- How to lead yourself through transition using the 5-tool Backpack—an interconnected inner leadership system that helps you stay grounded, build confidence, and show up as a steady, trusted leader even in uncertainty.
- How to create belonging (for yourself and others) in high-change environments—so you can move from feeling like an outsider to being seen, heard, and valued, while also shaping more inclusive team cultures.
Bio
First-generation Latina tech leader turned executive coach. I’ve navigated reorgs, acquisitions, and the realities of single parenthood while building a deep understanding of what it means to feel unseen during times of transition—and what it takes to move through them with intention.I’m the creator of the 5-tool Backpack—an interconnected Inner Leadership Framework designed to build steady leadership from the inside out. This work is grounded in my lived experience and refined through 100+ coaching sessions with job seekers and rising leaders navigating pivotal career moments.
I’ve been the outsider wondering if I belonged. Now, I empower women to claim their seat with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. Creating more human-centered, empathetic workplaces—and transforming lives along the way—is what drives me.
