Ep. 7 Do This to Get Promoted Faster

Ep. 11 She Got a Director Role at 27 — Here’s How She Prepared

Lily Lopez, Director of External Affairs & Sustainability at Walnut Valley Water District and founder of Latinas in Water, shares how she broke into the water industry, prepared for a leadership role at 27, handled rejection, built mentorship relationships, and learned that true leadership is not about ego — it is about listening, building trust, and opening bigger doors for others.   In this episode of Desktime Stories, we talk about career growth, leadership, mentorship, emotional intelligence, Latinas in leadership, public sector careers, and how to become the kind of leader people actually trust

Ep. 10 Work Life Flow with Natalie Mendez

In Work Life Flow with Natalie Mendez, Natalie returns to Desktime Stories to talk about ambition, boundaries, motherhood, leadership, and learning how to enjoy the life you worked so hard to build. From career growth to protecting your peace, this conversation explores how success can flow with family, health, joy, and authenticity.

Ep. 9 Becoming the Coach He Needed with Carlos Martin

Carlos Martín, executive coach and CEO of Continuum Leaders, shares how becoming the coach he needed as a young Mexican American shaped his approach to leadership, growth, emotional intelligence, and helping others feel seen. In this episode of Desktime Stories, Carlos talks about finding your why, getting comfortable with the unknown, asking for help, and why great leaders treat people like people. #DesktimeStories #CarlosMartin #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerGrowth #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #LatinoLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #Purpose #Mentorship #WorkplaceCulture

Ep. 8 Work Happiness Hack

One email, one comment, or one frustrating moment can ruin your workday if you react too fast. In this Short, Luisa from Desktime Stories shares the P-A-C Method: Pause, Anchor, and Celebrate, a simple work happiness hack to help you feel calmer, reconnect with your impact, and move through the day with more personal power.   #Shorts #CareerTips #WorkHappiness #WorkplaceWellness #DesktimeStories

Ep. 7 Do This to Get Promoted Faster

Want to get noticed and promoted faster? In this Desktime Stories episode, Luisa shares three career skills every professional should practice: communicate your value, ask for feedback, and follow through. These simple habits can help you build trust, grow faster, and become someone leaders see as ready for more. Subscribe to @DesktimeStories for more career tips, leadership lessons, and real stories about work, growth, and success.   #viralvideos #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceTips #GetPromoted #SuccessTips #LeadershipTips