Motivational Speaker
About Carol DeMarco
Mission: To deliver passionate, impactful presentations that empower individuals to grow - personally and professionally - through insight, resilience, and real-life tools.
Carol DeMarco holds an undergraduate degree in psychology with a
concentration in Individual and Family Studies from the University of Delaware, a
Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, and a certification in School Counseling from West Chester University.
With a career spanning over four decades in counseling and mediation, Carol DeMarco has navigated the complexities of Family Court in Delaware as a child support and custody mediator and later as Director of Human Resources. She also dedicated 25 years to guiding middle school students in West Chester, Pennsylvania. A mother of three, Carol has honed her skills in handling life's toughest situations.
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Now retired, she continues to share her insights by working with Unite for HER, a breast cancer organization, and Family Services of Chester County, driven by a belief in the necessity of positive change in the world. These professional experiences coupled with personal struggles she has overcome have propelled Carol to share what she has learned in hopes that others will understand that they too can tackle difficult life challenges. Her desire to widen the scope of the change she can make in the world has led her to become a motivational speaker.
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Her goal is to empower people to manage their lives positively by changing habits, building meaningful relationships, and offering education on topics such as control and perspective. I will use my 'Pearls of Wisdom' or POWs–memorable sound bites—to help audiences quickly recall strategies that they have learned. Presentations, tailored for students, teachers, parents, and community groups, blend serious insights with humor. Covering topics like communication skills, problem-solving, goal-setting, navigating life's difficult moments, and self-care, She will provide practical strategies with an empowered perspective. With 25 years in education, Carol is passionate about engaging diverse audiences and dedicated to helping people grow in all aspects of their lives.
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Carol’s Pearls of Wisdom (POWs)
One of the most unique elements of Carol’s work is her use of POWs — Pearls of Wisdom. These are short, powerful statements woven into every presentation. Simple enough to remember, but deep enough to change the way you think, POWs are the tools that audiences repeat in the halls, in the classroom, or at their desks weeks later.
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POWs are more than phrases — they’re anchors. They reflect Carol’s lifelong work in helping people find clarity, confidence, and self-awareness in the middle of life’s messiest moments.
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