Consuelo Marsico

My professional journey spans over 25 years, across three complementary fields: technical environments, education and artistic leadership, and workplace well-being through coaching and facilitation. What connects them all is a deep commitment to helping people function better together and feel more alive at work.

I began my career as an industrial mechanical engineer, working for nearly 9 years (1998–2007) in the aerospace and industrial sectors in Belgium. These environments taught me rigor, systems thinking, accountability and the realities of performance-driven organizations. During that time, I also worked as an assistant and lecturer at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (2000–2001), teaching CAD/CAM (CATIA) to undergraduate engineering students and participating in an R&D project in micro-fabrication. This experience grounded my ability to structure content clearly and transmit complex material in an accessible way.

In parallel, I developed a strong vocation for teaching, facilitation and group dynamics. Since 2001, I have worked as a professional teacher and facilitator, and since 2010, I am the founder and director of the Salwa Dance Academy (Brussels). Over the years, the academy has welcomed 30 to 160 participants per year, and I have coordinated teams of 3 to 15 teachers, depending on the projects.

Beyond teaching, a large part of my work has consisted in designing and delivering workshops, both for adults and professionals: workshops focused on body awareness, stress regulation, emotional intelligence, confidence, communication, leadership presence and group cohesion. I have facilitated workshops in artistic, educational and professional contexts, always adapting the content to the audience and organizational culture.

I have also led a semi-professional company for over 10 years, coordinated international projects and organized large-scale events and festivals, managing budgets from €7,000 to €120,000. These roles required strong coordination skills, clarity, adaptability and the ability to keep teams engaged and aligned under pressure.

Since 2023, I work as an independent coach and holistic therapist, offering workshops and group sessions focused on workplace well-being, emotional regulation, trauma-informed approaches, resilience and sustainable performance. My interventions combine structure, scientific grounding, embodied practices and a deeply human approach.

Fluent in English, French and Italian, with a strong professional level in Spanish, I am comfortable working in international and multicultural environments.
I take my work seriously, but I believe that humor, authenticity and curiosity are essential leadership tools. For me, vitality at work emerges when people feel safe, engaged, understood — and invited to grow. That is exactly what I aim to create through my workshops and collaborative experiences.