Hi, I’m Mariana
Happiness Consultant, keynote speaker, facilitator and someone who believes that happiness isn't a perk, it’s a strategic advantage.
I work with people, leaders and teams who want to do things differently. Communicate better, build trust, have the conversations that matter and create the conditions for people to do their best work. Because when people feel seen, valued and able to contribute, good things can happen. For the people AND for the business.
I bring warmth, humour, a healthy dose of uncomfortable questions and practical tools people can actually use. No magic wand required. Although I do believe in a little magic.
If you're looking to:
Bring fresh energy and meaningful conversations to your organisation
Help leaders and teams build trust, communicate better and work together more effectively
Give people the confidence and tools to speak up and contribute
Create space to reflect, reconnect and decide what matters next
Some of the clients I've worked with
Looking for a speaker who sparks real change?
I love a good stage, but seeing what people choose to DO with what I share, is even better.
The conversation they finally have, the assumptions they question. The decision they make and the small, meaningful actions they actually take.
My keynotes bring together lived experience, humour, honest reflection and practical tools that audiences can take into their work and lives.
Whether we're talking about alignment, self-advocacy, leadership or communication, my aim is the same: to make people think, feel and, most importantly, act.
Looking for a keynote that stays with people beyond the applause? Let's talk.
Workshops are where we roll up our sleeves.
I create space for people to step away from the everyday rush, question assumptions, have meaningful conversations and explore what they want to do differently.
Sometimes that involves difficult questions, sometimes a bit of play-dough. Often both.
The goal isn't for everyone to leave saying, "That was lovely!" and then carry on exactly as before. It's for people to leave with a clearer understanding of themselves, each other and what they can actually do next.
For organisations, that means strengthening the communication, trust and relationships that support better collaboration, decisions and performance.
Conversations Worth Having. Actions Worth Taking
The Conversation You're Not Having
Why we avoid the tough conversations, and the tools to speak up and listen well.
Before You Rush Into Next Year
A 90-minute pause to recognise the year you’ve lived before the next one begins.
Your Year, On Purpose
Turn your values into behaviours and leave with one action to test.
Let’s Root for Happiness
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Together
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Let’s Root for Happiness 〰️ Together 〰️
Great things don't happen because someone delivered an inspiring presentation or ran a workshop. They happen when people start doing something differently.
If you're ready to explore what that could look like for your people, your team or your organisation, I'd love to hear from you. Let's make good things happen
Proof That Magic is Real
“Mariana has a gift for people that is extraordinary. She connects with all kinds of individuals and gets them to think — and do — things they never thought possible. And crucially, she understands business.”
James Prichard
Chairman and CEO | Agatha Christie Ltd
“This workshop provided exactly the reset the team needed as we head into H2. It gave everyone the opportunity to pause, reflect on their core values, reconnect with what makes them unique, and leave with renewed confidence in their own magic.”
Marie-Eve Schroeder
EMEA Global Clients and Agencies Regional Director Meta
“Her presence on stage was both powerful and deeply authentic – she held the room effortlessly and connected with the audience in a way that was genuinely moving.”
Louisa Watson
Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead, Wyboston Lakes Ltd | Chair, Beam Association
Doubt your doubts before
you doubt yourself.
Mariana Saraceni
