Desktime Stories | Work, growth, and how people move forward.

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

Ep. 6 Unlikely Leader with Diana Maldonado

Diana Maldonado, Latina leader, former Texas State Representative, author of The Unlikely Candidate, and founder of Candidate School, shares powerful lessons on confidence, career growth, public service, perfectionism, money, and what it really takes to become an unlikely leader. Watch this conversation for real advice for young Latinos, first-generation professionals, future leaders, and anyone ready to grow, lead, and create change. Follow Desktime Stories for more real stories about work, growth, leadership, and moving forward. #LatinaLeadership #CareerGrowth #PublicService #YoungLatinos #LeadershipAdvice

Ep. 5 There is No Elevator to Success with Rebeca de la Piedra

What if a receptionist job in Paris changed your life? That’s exactly what happened to Rebeca de la Piedra — a Mexican fragrance expert with 30+ years across France, the U.S., and Mexico. From newlywed in Paris to training under master perfumers, she built a global career in fragrance and spent 22 years with a top company. Now, she’s turning her passion into immersive workshops that blend art, history, and scent. If you’re curious about a hidden industry or chasing a passion-driven career, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Follow Rebeca on Instagram: @rebedelapiedra 📩 Share your story: Desktimestories.com 🎧 Find us on YouTube @desktimestoriespodcast and wherever you get your podcasts #DeskTimeStories #Fragrance #CareerJourney #Podcast #WomenInBusiness #Perfume #Inspiration 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Rebeca's Journey to Paris & Fragrance 05:23 Training the Nose 08:39 Career in Mexico & Sales 16:51 Moving to Los Angeles 20:49 22 Years at One Company 25:52 What Rebeca Is Doing Now 31:04 The Art Behind Scents Project 35:23 Reflections & Closing