Making Dreams Come True: How Cristina Palacio Tejada Inspires Global Change
Cristina Palacio Tejada, an #IAmRemarkable Facilitator from Colombia, knows that true empowerment is a continuous journey. Since joining the movement in December 2022, she has achieved an extraordinary milestone during #IAmRemarkable's 10th anniversary: she was named a Diamond Tier Facilitator and took home a Top Facilitator award for the second year in a row. For Cristina, this back-to-back victory is a deeply personal testament to her relentless dedication to helping others own their success.
The Power of Self-Recognition
While the #IAmRemarkable workshop focuses heavily on giving participants the tools to advocate for themselves, facilitators are simultaneously undergoing their own transformation. Cristina’s back-to-back awards are more than just a leaderboard ranking; they are tangible proof that her hard work is making a massive, measurable difference. By fully embracing her own accomplishments, she unlocked an even deeper level of personal confidence that translated directly into her workshops.
Every award has represented a recognition of my effort, my dedication and my purpose to expand our powerful message about self-recognition. Winning impacted my self-confidence as well and I have learned that if I share my achievements, I could inspire more and more people around me.
Cristina Palacio TejadaBreaking Bias for a Better World
For facilitators striving to reach higher levels of impact, the journey can sometimes feel daunting. Cristina’s core advice for pushing through those challenging moments is simple: remain fiercely anchored to the "why" behind the workshop. When the focus shifts from the numbers to the profound societal change the movement creates, the motivation to keep delivering becomes unstoppable.
My advice is that you never give up. Always think about the impact of the #IAmRemarkable workshop and all the benefits that people can gain by recognizing their achievements and sharing them to break the bias and create a different society and a better world where everybody is recognized for their real value.
Cristina Palacio Tejada
