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Power Your Life with Carol DeMarco

Meet Carol

With over 40 years of experience, Carol DeMarco delivers motivating speeches that empower audiences. Her presentations combine communication strategies with humor and practical self-care techniques, suitable for all age groups.

Carol DeMarco created POWLISTENUP to help people manage life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're facing personal or professional stress, parenting pressure, or communication breakdowns, Carol delivers practical tools that actually work in real life — with warmth, humor, and decades of lived experience. Each presentation includes POWs — short, powerful ideas designed to stay with you and spark action.

What is POWLISTENUP?

Explore Carol’s Most Popular Talks

Start Strong, Stay Strong:
Mindset Matters!

Life constantly presents us with transitions—whether it’s starting a new job, moving into a new role, or navigating a fresh chapter in your personal life. You’ll leave with ready-to-use techniques to strengthen your mindset, stay resilient, and approach change with confidence—no matter what transition you’re facing.

Navigating Life’s Storms: Strategies for Overcoming Challenges

In this presentation, we’ll explore how to navigate the stresses of life with resilience and grace. We’ll delve into the powerful saying, "Life is wonderful, life is difficult, and I can do difficult things." You will recognize you are stronger than you had imagined and that you have the power within you to manage life’s trying times.

“Carol is a very dynamic, energetic speaker who strikes just the right balance of warmth, motivation, and a healthy dose of actionable realism. She has helped parents, students, and staff to think differently about their challenges and to make the most of opportunities. She has so much wisdom and perspective to offer to young educators and students alike.”

Jim Scanlon
Former Superintendent, WCASD

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