Maria Garaitonandia
Helping leaders untangle communication challenges to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and get results.
Maria Garaitonandia is an international speaker, communication strategist, and bestselling author of Untangling Communication: How Leaders Can Strengthen Communication, Resolve Conflict, and Build High-Performing Teams.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria brings over two decades of experience working across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, helping leaders and teams turn stalled conversations into streamlined collaboration. Through her signature frameworks — CLEAR, CARE, and FRAME — she equips organizations with practical tools to build trust, manage conflict, and communicate with impact.
Maria has partnered with global companies such as Ericsson, AstraZeneca, Holcim, and Sanofi to design programs that bridge cultural and interpersonal gaps, helping middle managers lead with clarity, empathy, and results.
Audiences describe Maria’s sessions as engaging, relatable, and eye-opening — filled with real stories, humor, and actionable takeaways. Whether on stage or in the training room, she delivers practical insights that empower professionals to communicate with confidence and connect authentically.
When leaders learn to untangle communication, they unlock collaboration, reduce conflict, and get things done.
Watch Maria's speaker reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBKqS8tHj28
Watch Maria's 5 Minut Showcase Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxDtfVaYz5A
Maria Garaitonandia is an international speaker, communication strategist, and bestselling author of Untangling Communication: How Leaders Can Strengthen Communication, Resolve Conflict, and Build High-Performing Teams.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria brings over two decades of experience working across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, helping leaders and teams turn stalled conversations into streamlined collaboration. Through her signature frameworks — CLEAR, CARE, and FRAME — she equips organizations with practical tools to build trust, manage conflict, and communicate with impact.
Maria has partnered with global companies such as Ericsson, AstraZeneca, Holcim, and Sanofi to design programs that bridge cultural and interpersonal gaps, helping middle managers lead with clarity, empathy, and results.
Audiences describe Maria’s sessions as engaging, relatable, and eye-opening — filled with real stories, humor, and actionable takeaways. Whether on stage or in the training room, she delivers practical insights that empower professionals to communicate with confidence and connect authentically.
When leaders learn to untangle communication, they unlock collaboration, reduce conflict, and get things done.
Watch Maria's speaker reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBKqS8tHj28
Watch Maria's 5 Minut Showcase Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxDtfVaYz5A
Untangling Communication: How Leaders Build Trust and Get Results
Format: 45–60 minute keynote, 90-minute workshop, or half day team session
This program is perfect for:
- Mid-level and senior leaders
- Teams struggling with collaboration, silos, or communication breakdowns
The audience will leave with:
- A practical framework (CLEAR) to clarify, listen, empathize, adjust, and reframe conversations
- Tools to rebuild...
Untangling Conflict: Turning Tension into Trust
Format: Available as a 60-minute keynote, 90-minute workshop, or half-day team session.
This program is perfect for:
- Managers who struggle with conflict avoidance or recurring team tension
- Leaders seeking to foster open, constructive communication
The audience will leave with:
- Tools to manage emotional triggers and maintain composure under...
Untangling Feedback: Build a Culture of Accountability, Recognition, and Growth
Format: Available as a 60-minute keynote, 90-minute workshop, or half-day team session.
This program is perfect for:
- New and experienced leaders
- Teams looking to build a feedback-rich culture
The audience will leave with:
- Frameworks for delivering feedback with confidence and empathy (FRAME and CARE models)
- Strategies for giving and receiving...
Untangling Culture: How to Prevent Miscommunication and Build Trust Across Borders
Format: Available as a 60-minute keynote, 90-minute workshop, or half-day team session.
This program is perfect for:
- Global teams, expatriate leaders, and multicultural organizations
- HR professionals supporting international collaboration
The audience will leave with:
- Awareness of hidden cultural dynamics that impact trust and communication
- Tools...
Untangling Generations: Closing the Communication Gap to Boost Collaboration and Results
Format: Available as a 60-minute keynote, 90-minute workshop, or half-day team session.
This program is perfect for:
- Cross-generational teams and leaders navigating hybrid or digital workplaces
- Organizations struggling with misalignment between communication styles
The audience will leave with:
- Insights into how generational habits and tech preferences...
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