Motivational Speaker
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Carol DeMarco delivers dynamic, audience-tailored presentations that combine personal insight, humor, and practical strategies. Each talk features her signature Pearls of Wisdom (POWs) — memorable, actionable takeaways designed to help people navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Start Strong, Stay Strong: Mindset Matters (MOST POPULAR)
Life constantly presents us with transitions—whether it’s starting a new job, moving into a new role, or navigating a fresh chapter in your personal life. The key to thriving through change lies in one powerful truth: your mindset matters. In this energizing and practical presentation, Carol DeMarco, creator of POWs—Pearls of Wisdom, will guide you through simple but transformative strategies to view the world in a more positive, empowering way.
Navigating Life’s Storms:
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges
In this presentation, we’ll explore how to navigate the stresses of life with resilience and grace. We’ll delve into the powerful saying, "Life is wonderful, life is difficult, and I can do difficult things," as a guiding principle for embracing challenges. The presentation will include practical takeaways to help you manage stress. These POWs or “pearls of wisdom" will equip you wit memorable tools to face life’s difficulties head-on and find strength in adversity. You will recognize you are stronger than you had imagined and that you have the power within you to manage life’s trying times.
Resiliency Playbook: Pearls of Wisdom for Student-Athletes
Student-athletes face unique pressures, and the mind—like the body—needs training to stay strong. This energizing session shares real athlete quotes, relatable stories, and practical strategies to stop the downward spiral of stress or turn it around. Through seven Pearls of Wisdom athletes will learn to build resilience, reclaim agency over their mindset, and thrive both in competition and in life.
Recently Featured on the ShrinkChicks Podcast
Recently, Carol was featured on ShrinkChicks with hosts Em and Jen for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, gratitude, and the power of perspective. She shared how her own life experiences shaped the Pearls of Wisdom approach and how those lessons continue to guide her work today.
In the episode, Carol offers a preview of her upcoming book, POW LISTEN UP!: Pearls of Wisdom to Power Your Life, and explores topics she often brings to her talks and workshops, including managing emotions in the middle of life’s storms, cultivating gratitude, and viewing resilience as a skill that can be learned.
Through her signature warmth, humor, and practical insight, Carol reminds audiences that true growth comes from reflection, connection, and gratitude — the hidden gems of self-care.