Maria N. Papacosta

Maria N. Papacosta is a leading expert on Presence and Inspired Leadership and an acclaimed Personal Branding strategist. Her practical, high-energy talks and workshops provide tangible results that help people design a better version of themselves and excel in their work and life. Maria is the co-founder of MSC Marketing Bureau. Her branding strategies have helped some of the leading thinkers of our time to spread their messages and make an impact.

Maria N. Papacosta is an Executive Council member at the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow her on LinkedIn

CEO Briefing

To self-reflect or not to self-reflect: How to overcome the complexities of self-awareness

CEO BriefingMaria N. Papacosta

Self-awareness is often referred to as the cornerstone of personal growth and fulfillment, but the journey to understanding oneself can feel like traversing a labyrinth with no clear path forward. It becomes even more challenging because most of us genuinely believe we are self-aware, when in reality, we are far...

CEO Advisory

Great minds don’t think alike

CEO AdvisoryMaria N. Papacosta

Great minds don’t think alike. There is a famous quote attributed to World War II Gen. George S. Patton saying “If everyone thinks the same, then someone is not thinking”. I would add “they are merely following”. Varied thinking is the key to progress, innovation, and growth. True diversity transcends...

CEO Insider

Embracing the Uncharted: The Power of Formulating Vision Without Preconceptions

CEO InsiderMaria N. Papacosta

Life is complex, and not everyone has a predefined purpose. Most people struggle to identify their goals for the next month. And that's okay! As a society we have created perception cages of what defines success, what defines happiness and fulfillment, what is normal and what’s not, and so on....