What others say about me?
Over 140 Recommendations on my Personal LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaracv/
Please check them out!
I had the pleasure to experience Barbara’s key note on “Diversity and Inclusion” at an event for executives in the Raiffeisen group Tyrol. Barbara mastered the task to convey the importance of a diverse and inclusive work environment as a strategic component on a factual/academic as well as on an emotional level. Not only did she deliver crystal clear facts on why diverse companies and teams are more successful. She also captivated the audience on a personal level in relating to their individual situation and reality (with all our flaws and inhibitions). All in all, Barbara was extremely well prepared in terms of the background and situation of her audience and her story-telling abilities are outstanding.
As well as profoundly professional, Barbara – as a person – is very down-to-earth and easy to connect with. It was a pleasure to work with her and I absolutely recommend her as a speaker that makes an impact.
Como experta en comunicación, Barbara sabe organizar sus ponencias, en tiempo y ritmo. Ofreció una charla muy práctica en la que vinculó el liderazgo con el baile, con ejemplos, datos y también cierta nota de humor. Una dinámica muy inspiradora.
I recently attended Barbara’s session for sheconomy about virtual charisma and I was very impressed. Even though I could only listen because I was traveling, her session was clear and engaging. Barbara explained her tips in a way that was easy to understand and follow, even without seeing the visuals. Her warm and expressive delivery made the content easy to absorb. I took away practical examples that I’m excited to put into practice. I highly recommend Barbara for her excellent insights and her engaging, effective teaching style.
Barbara is a true expert in setting up and facilitating virtual and hybrid events. She truly understands the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities of the remote meeting. She is doing wonderful work in incorporating simple yet innovative approach that transforms the meetings from boring to engaging and productive.
Barbara was speaking about “intercultural communicatin for globalisation projects” for one of our projects and it was an inspiring webinar. Barbara not only knows the topic and gave us the fundamental theoretical background but also very practical examples, but she also has an incredible ability to connect with people and engage the audience over the screen! Top keynote speaker, highly recommended!
Barbara gave an awesome Keynote about “positive leadership” – I really felt the positive vibes during her presentation!
I had the great opportunity to participate her Keynote on our TUI leadership conference. I really was impressed about the atmosphere she was creating there. She managed to give us short hands-on ideas for a direct implementation on our teams. There was no blah blah blah, but tangible key facts. The Sandwich approach is history – positive leadership is about constant feedback and creating positive emotions. Negative feedback can then also be discussed openly and honestly.
Babara is authentic and open – I promise you that you will be thrilled if you invite her!
I heard Barbara at the PersonalManager HR Expofestival with her keynote about inclusive work cultures. It was one of my highlights on this day, very inspiring with new impulses and a great storytelling behind. I got many inputs for my work in HR and organisational development. Thank you Barbara for your sound and evidence based insights from a real pro!
Barbara did a great session on the basics of how to move your classroom online. She really knows her stuff 😊 Thank you Barbara for sharing your expertise and for all the tips you packed into those 90 minutes!
El Virtual World Café ha sido un gran éxito para reconectar con nuestro equipo de diversity champions y reactivarnos debatiendo temas muy importantes de la diversidad e inclusión. El equipo de facilitadores han logrado generar un ambiente de mucha energía y cercanía. Lo super recomendamos! #somosdiversos #Reconectaconladiversidad
I recently took some courses from the Summer Academy for Diversity and Innovation. One of the courses was led by Barbara and titled “IMPACTFUL online training: how to create an inclusive environment in the virtual space!”. As I have already knew Barbara as a specialist in the field of online training I very much wanted to take her course and learn something new and get a different perspective on working online with people. I must say I was hooked by the training from the start, the air of competence and confidence Barbara presented only confirmed I was in the right place. I added so many new tools and tricks to my toolbox, I saw old things in the new light, in the nutshell, if you are looking for a specialist for online training and variety of methods you may use during the online training – Barbara is the one you are looking for.
I have been a participant at few of Barbara’s webinars. Barbara is an absolutely delightful instructor. She is not only an expert in the subject matter but always well-prepared with the material and flow of the program – this helps the participants understand the topic. And there is something for everyone – beginners and advanced learners. Even though there were more than a 100 of us in one of the webinars, she managed to keep us all engaged at the edge of our seats for more than 2 hours! That is an incredible feat for an online webinar. She is generous with her time and knowledge. Her webinars are now part of my self-directed learning curriculum and I wouldn’t miss any of them.
I got very lucky when I had the possibility to take part in the first IACCM Global Virtual Conference in June 2020 and personally get to know Barbara. Her enthusiastic engagement in the virtual seminar, her ability to keep the public’s attention alive through conveying a lot of positive vibes, as well as her contribution as fantastic organizer and facilitator were all of a great insipiration to me. Thank you Barbara!
Professional, self-confident, enjoyable (online) educator. I was very impressed with how Barbara managed to facilitate a hands-on session with over 170 participants.
I participated in an event on Diversity & Inclusion organized by Virtual Space Hero and Intercultures, billed as a “learning party”, and was really happy to find that being playful was a central part of the event and learning more about D&I. Thanks, Barbara, for generously sharing your refreshingly joyous point of view and wealth of knowledge.
I had the privilege of hearing Barbara speak at the Valencia Digital Summit 2023 on Remote Work. Her insights as a fempreneur and solopreneur were not only enlightening but also practical and forward-thinking. Barbara’s expertise in digital trends and her engaging speaking style make her an invaluable asset in this field. Highly recommend for any digital and remote work initiatives.
As the organizer of our recent conference, I had the privilege of inviting Barbara to deliver a keynote on “Positive Leadership.” ☀ Barbara’s presentation was interactive, even though she had a target group of around 220 leaders. Her deep expertise and passion for positive leadership truly shine through in her speaking. She has a unique ability to distill complex concepts into engaging and actionable insights. Her talk was not only informative but also inspiring, providing our leaders with practical strategies to foster positivity and drive success in their teams. 💡
I highly recommend Barbara as a keynote speaker. Her professionalism, engaging delivery, and profound understanding of positive leadership make her an exceptional choice for any event. 🤗
I had the pleasure of attending Barbara Covarrubias Venegas’s talk on “Virtual Charisma,” and it was truly enlightening.
Barbara shared profound insights and practical tips drawn from her extensive experience (such as how to incorporate body language even when you’re “stuck” in a tiny Zoom frame).
What stood out to me: instead of coming from the standard “how-to-look-good-in-front-of-a-camera”-perspective, Barbara consistently focuses on the “how-does-my-audience-benefit-from-how-I-am-doing-things”.
This audience-centric focus is both refreshing and highly effective, making her guidance invaluable for anyone attending/moderating workshops or meetings in remote or hybrid settings.
Dr. Barbara Covarrubias Venegas recently delivered an outstanding virtual keynote speech at our Leadership Learning Lab on Cultural Intelligence in which more than 100 leaders around the globe participated. Barbara captivated the audience with her deep insights and engaging presentation style. Her ability to actively involve the audience through the chat, breakout rooms and through thought-provoking questions made the session not only informative but also highly engaging. Her expertise in cultural intelligence was evident, and she provided practical strategies that our leaders can implement in their daily interactions. I highly recommend her for any speaking engagements or workshops on cultural intelligence and leadership.
I had the pleasure of working with Barbara for public speaking coaching in preparation for my conference presentation. Barbara’s expertise and dedication made a significant impact on my performance. Her coaching sessions were insightful and tailored to my specific needs, helping me to refine my content, enhance my delivery, and boost my confidence.
Barbara’s approach is both professional and personable. She provided constructive feedback and practical techniques that were easy to implement, and her encouragement was invaluable. Thanks to Barbara, I felt well-prepared and was able to deliver my presentation with clarity and conviction.
I highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. She is an outstanding coach who truly cares about her clients’ success.
Thank you very much again dear Barbara!!!
The workshop “Creative Virtual Events” enabled us to combine theory and practice well. Marie-Theres Euler-Rolle and Barbara Covarrubias Venegas are an excellent and committed team and have extensively passed on their diverse experience to us. The concrete case studies with the tailor-made feedback helped us a lot. Thank you for the great workshop!
My best collective zoom experience so far. The conference on Positive Leadership with the Vienna Global Leaders network last week was such an energizing experience. With people attending from all over the world. Tremendous organization speakers and format. The content keeps resonating in me. Thanks again Barbara Covarrubias, keep me posted on future events like this.
Barbara is one of the most dynamic, warmhearted and knowledgeable Interculturalists I met since I start working in this field. She has been very helpful to our “community” by taking the initiative to enable others in virtual teaching by sharing her deep expertise. Following her advice I was able to give my first online sessions for bachelor and master students. Thank you, Barbara!!!
I always enjoy being involved in anything Barbara is doing. She brings such creativity, innovation and enthusiasm to any space, real or virtual. Always willing to try new ideas and use them to serve her community of professionals. Barbara is always ready to see the possibilities in any challenge, and has the ability to inspire everyone to see their own potential and take action on working passionately towards it.
I first met Barbara a year and a half ago at an event where she was one of the keynote speakers. Some people leave an impression and so I followed her further development on Linkedin. This week I accepted her invitation to a Virtual Teaching & Moderating Seminar and was again enthusiastic. Barbara always teaches very efficiently and very practically. She presented in a short time, what is really important in Virtual Teaching & Moderating. She shared her experiences and tips. What I would have had to spend days in training elsewhere, I have learned from her in one and a half hours and immediately implementable. Thank you very much! An incredibly valuable experience. Keep up the good work and please continue like this!
I attended this amazing event Vienna Global Leaders VGL Forum on Positive Leadership! Why amazing? first the content, excellent topic, very good experts and also, practical experiences and their implementation in organizations, which makes it very reliable. Another fantastic aspect. is the workshop model, extremely interactive and participative, with the possibility of reflecting and sharing with the rest of the participants, but also in an energizing and convivial atmosphere. After so many webinars and online workshop, this one more than tired me, it energized me, Thank you Barbara Covarrubias Venegas for this fantastic event!
I highly value Barbara’s work, her future oriented approach and dynamism. She is a great communicator, highly skilled and 100% reliable. I appreciate her community spirit, her willingness to share (thumbs up for the #virtualspacehero series), her commitment in the cross-cultural organisations and beyond. Working with Barbara is very inspiring and refreshing. You rock!
Asistí a un webinar de Bárbara sobre “Virtual Teaching and Moderating” y me encantó su forma de transmitir y presentar el contenido. Fue clara, precisa y amena, dejándonos muchos conceptos interesantes para adaptar a nuestro día a día en la formación online. Estando dentro del mismo mundo profesional, puedo decir su trabajo fue impecable, y además con el reto de hacerlo para más de 170 personas conectadas desde varios rincones del planeta. ¡Gracias! I attended a webinar about “Virtual Teaching and Moderating” run by Barbara and I loved her way of speaking and presenting the contents. She was clear, precise and pleasant, giving us many interesting concepts to adapt to our daily work in e-learning. Working in the same professional environment, I can tell her work was impeccable, even with the challenge of teaching online for more than 170 people connected from all over the world. Thanks!