Book IWD Speaker: Mônica Zionede Hall | She/Her

Brazilian-in-Asia DEIB Expert, Coach and Trainer empowering inclusive, high-performing teams. Founder and CEO of FELIZ Consulting specializing in psychological safety, confidence and communication.

Igniting Potential and Fostering Belonging

Warm, approachable, and deeply knowledgeable, Mônica connects with her audience on a human level. She is a dynamic corporate trainer, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience. As a Brazilian working across Asia and the Founder and CEO of FELIZ Consulting, she brings a uniquely relatable and multicultural perspective to leadership development.

She specializes in creating impactful, human-centered experiences where inclusion, belonging, authenticity, and high performance converge. Her sessions are a transformative blend of practical tools, actionable insights, and inspiring storytelling, designed to leave audiences motivated, equipped, and ready to embrace change.

Audiences gain actionable insights on key topics, including:
- Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Building Confidence
- Executive Presence and Personal Branding
- High-Impact Presentation and Communication Skills
- Developing Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
- Delivering Effective Feedback and Difficult Conversations
- Managing Up, Down and Sideways (MUDS)
- Stakeholder Engagement and Allyship
- Fostering Psychological Safety and Inclusive Teams
- Mindfulness, Purpose and Sustainable Performance

With FELIZ, Mônica is the first of only three Master Facilitators for the Team Psychological Safety (TPS) International Certificate Program in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan—an ICF-accredited credential. She is also accredited in key psychometric tools including TMP, DiSC, and GENOS Emotional Intelligence.

Her expertise is trusted by leading organizations such as The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), L’Oréal, Prada, Kering Group, MetLife, Lululemon, Natixis, top law firms across APAC, and many others.

Beyond the boardroom, she is a dedicated advocate for social change, serving on the boards of the RESOLVE Foundation and Body Banter, and is a strong ally of The Women’s Foundation (TWF) and Maritime SheEO India, as well as an active volunteer with a number of other NGOs and social enterprises in Hong Kong.

On the personal side, Mônica is married, an empty nester with two children in college, and brings this grounded perspective into her work. She loves sunflowers, yoga, meditation, pickleball, travel, and meaningful conversations over a hot latte.

As Howard Thurman once said, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Mônica’s sessions are designed to help individuals and teams discover just that—and take bold steps toward achieving it.

For leaders seeking a speaker who combines world-class expertise with genuine warmth and an actionable methodology, Mônica delivers an invaluable experience. She doesn’t just address an audience; she connects with them, fostering environments where people and performance flourish.

Ready to inspire lasting transformation? Contact Mônica today to secure a booking that will leave your audience empowered, inspired, and ready to take action.

See Mônica in Action: Watch a brief video of her speaking to over 250 people at Maritime SheEO in Mumbai: https://youtu.be/Ubi_y8JJbUk

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