Today we’d like to introduce you to Alejandra Marqués Méndez.
Hi Alejandra, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Time is our most precious and limited resource, and since a long time ago I knew I wanted to make the most out of it.
For as long as I have memory, I’ve been a multi-passionate person. Always wanted to try new things and learn more. If you ask my parents, I can bet they would say that I enrolled in every single extra-curricular activity there was available and that in my free time I never stopped pursuing a new passion.
Some people might think this is a waste of time. I’m grateful they thought I had big dreams and they supported me every single time.
In high school, college, and at the different jobs that I worked at, everyone always asked the same thing: “How do you manage to do it all?”.
That’s the reason why, when I decided I wanted to start my own business and help others, I knew immediately I wanted to empower them to be the owners of their time. I wanted to show them that there’s a different, more efficient & fun way to achieve your goals, without burning out.
Studying for 2 degrees at the same time, while working in notary’s offices, law firms, and research centers, then pursuing 2 master’s while being a criminal law professor, working as a project manager, and starting my own business, all while learning my 5th and 6th language and having plenty of quality time with my loved ones… That’s what my life looked like before becoming a time & lean systems strategist.
If there’s anything I want people to know, is that you can do everything you want and you can do it while enjoying your life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Of course, I’ve come across many challenges in my life. Burnout was definitely some of those things that hit when being an overachiever perfectionist. But I’m grateful I went through it because it has brought me to this point in my life where now I can help others prevent it. I learned to tap into balance so that burnout doesn’t hit and you can keep pursuing your big goals & dreams.
Also, being an introvert, starting my own business, and putting myself out there was totally out of my comfort zone. Being on social media, speaking on podcasts, appearing on TV, and being a speaker at in-person events… All those things are not something that came naturally to me. I’ve trained, I’ve grown, and expanded my comfort zone to a point I never thought was possible.
We’ve been impressed with Your Plan A International, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m a Time & Lean System Strategist and I empower driven & ambitious entrepreneurs, and busy corporate employees to achieve their goals without burning out, design time management systems that suit their needs, have work-life balance, and create more time for the things that matter the most to them – with my signature T.I.M.E. protocol.
You might have seen my work featured in Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine, Yahoo Finance, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, Voyage, Medium, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, & many more.
If there were 4 things that sets me apart from others, they would be:
– When you hire me to speak to your team/audience they will be mind-blown by the knowledge but even better, they’ll walk away with actionable steps and easy-to-implement tools to change their lives from that same day.
– If you want someone who delivers great content, creates long-lasting results, and shows up with the best energy, then you’ve found your person!
– My family is my #1 motivation so I always make sure I have lots of quality time with them. And I want you to create the time for the things that you value the most, to those things that matter the most to you.
– With me, you’ll always feel heard, and in a non-judgmental space. I will gently challenge you to achieve your dreams, while always respecting you and holding space for being completely honest with me without feeling guilty or judged.
Brandwise, I’m really proud of the business that I’ve built, and that I keep building, feeling aligned with my values and driven by the impact it’s creating. Also, having written and published my Best-Selling Book: “From Burned Out To Unstoppable – A Guide To Becoming Your Most Productive And Balanced Self”, and becoming an International Speaker, allowing me to travel all over the world and bringing my family with me whenever I want.
Current services that I’m offering are: International Speaking, Corporate Training, and 1:1 Coaching.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
One of the most impressive things I discovered when diving into studies around time management and goal achievement is that 80% of people worldwide forget about their new year’s resolutions by February.
This for me is both shocking and sad because they all start the year with the strongest motivation, ready to change/improve their lives, and then nothing happens.
And I’ve found that the three main factors that provoke this are: poor time management skills, not having proper motivation, and lacking a supportive mindset.
That’s why within my T.I.M.E. Protocol I not only address these 3 main aspects but actually work with people to create long-lasting results and help them design the tools they’ll need to continue evolving as their lives change over time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alejandramarques.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alejandramarques_yourplana/
Image Credits
Emily Kim
Jodie Brim
Elizabeth Marie
