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Dr. Barbara Covarrubias Venegas

🎤Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach & Passionate Dancer 💃🏼

Dr. Barbara Covarrubias Venegas is an international keynote speaker and award-winning entrepreneur. With a rich blend of academic rigor and practical expertise, Barbara stands at the forefront of pioneering New Ways of Working and Digital Leadership. Her journey as a Virtual Enthusiast is underpinned by a solid foundation in research, a fiery passion for speaking, and a proven track record as an author.

Barbara is deeply committed to exploring and shaping the future of work and learning, focusing on Positive Leadership and cultivating vibrant organizational cultures. Since 2010, she has been an active figure in the global intercultural community. Her roles have spanned from being a researcher and seasoned professional to leading and participating in virtual teams across diverse cultural landscapes.

She is also the founder of #virtualspacehero, a boutique consultancy dedicated to guiding organizations through the complexities and challenges of remote work environments. The #virtualspacehero team leverages cutting-edge research, practical insights, and experience to help organisations build resilient, effective, and connected virtual teams. #virtualspacehero provides the tools, strategies, and support necessary for thriving in today’s digital world.

As a facilitator, Barbara has been designing virtual learning journeys for the past years. Her signature #virtualexchange project is the Global Case Study Challenge, which guides more than 600 students from more than 20 countries across the globe through global virtual teamwork every year. 

She works in English, Spanish, Italian and German. Besides, she is a passionate dancer (13+ dancing styles) and developed a unique concept with the title “Dance your way into leadership”.