In this intimate conversation, Annie—an Ecuadorian-born organizational psychologist, consultant, and mindset mentor—shares how a career in corporate behavior and team building evolved into purpose-driven leadership and healing work. She explains why the Birkman Method became a cornerstone of her early practice, how the question “Where does it hurt?” reveals a leader’s growth edge, and how integrating purpose (the Big Why) shifts companies beyond profits toward meaningful outcomes.

Annie opens up about panic and anxiety attacks, cancer (early 2000s), losing her savings in 2016, divorce, an earthquake, and starting over in the U.S. at 50—and how faith, hope, daily practices, and community helped her rebuild. She also demystifies quantum healing (breath, intention, and heart coherence), and the art-as-meditation process she now co-facilitates with Loli and filmmaker Maclovia Martel in the I AM workshops and retreats. Themes of flow, frequency, values, and team synergy run throughout, with practical insight for C-suite leaders and anyone navigating reinvention.

If you’re curious about blending science, leadership, spirituality, and creativity—this one’s for you.

Topics we explore

• Organizational psychology → purpose-driven leadership (the Big Why)
• Birkman Method insights: behavior, needs, and stress responses
• From victimhood to winner mindset (resilience & reframing)
• Quantum healing basics (breath, intention, heart frequency)
• Art as mindful practice for leaders & teams (finding flow)
• Rebuilding after loss: hope, faith, and starting over at 50
• Team design, values alignment, and conflict as blocked flow

About I AM Workshops & Retreats Co-created by Annie, Loli, and Maclovia—integrating behavior science, healing modalities, and creative expression to help individuals and organizations clarify purpose, regulate stress, and manifest aligned action.