He began his academic training in Law at ESADE, Barcelona. However, she quickly realized that she did not see herself practicing in that field. Upon finishing her programs of study, she had the opportunity to start her degree program as an intern at Deloitte. This experience allowed her to specialize in Human Capital, which led her to participate in various projects that broadened her professional horizons. Subsequently, she moved to Madrid to participate in a project of management of change in Gas Natural Fenosa. After two more years at Deloitte, she found a new opportunity at Globalvia.
"Often, history is understood by looking backward, but it is crucial to remember to live forward. It is critical to give yourself the opportunity to make mistakes; life will eventually guide us and we will find our way through the choices we make."
Maria Porta
Today, Maria is dedicated to talent, communication and corporate social responsibility at a business of mobility and infrastructure. She has learned that all of our capabilities have a significant impact on what we do and that it is not necessary to have all the answers from the start. We complement each other in our skills and experiences. Globalvia operates in several countries, and what has been fundamental in its degree program is the alignment of values. It is not about rigidly clinging to them, as coexistence can be complex, but it is crucial to find bridges of understanding. Self-knowledge has given her the necessary tools to communicate effectively with others.
Maria emphasizes the triad she calls "The Three Musketeers": Body, Emotion and Language. The emotional management is just as important. Not only does it make you a better professional, but it also gives you tools to interact, listen and understand others, paying attention to their needs. Likewise, taking care of our body, image and language is essential. Being aware of the words we choose, especially in our Internal Communications, is fundamental to our well-being and development staff . Language is a skill that can be cultivated.
Finally, he shares with us how life is a race course: it is not stable, it is constantly moving and requires us to adapt and move forward. It is essential to let go of what limits us and forge our own truths.
