# Talia Rivera

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## How I build trust

I build trust by being easy to reach and even easier to read. People should not have to guess whether I am excited, concerned, or unconvinced. I try to make the temperature in the room obvious.

## My meeting load limit

Four meetings is usually my limit before my brain starts sending me a formal complaint. I can do more during a launch or event week, but I need at least one unscheduled block to think and follow up.

## What motivates me

I am energized by opening doors that were closed yesterday. New relationships, new ideas, and the first few steps of a collaboration give me a lot of fuel.

## How I work cross-functionally

Good cross-functional work feels like a relay race, not a scrum pile. Pull the right people in early, be explicit about handoffs, and do not keep twelve people on a thread once the decision-maker is clear.

## How I help others grow

I usually show up as a sponsor first and a cheerleader second. I like connecting people, giving them stage time, and helping them find a bigger arena for work that deserves attention.

## My work personality in plain language

Extroverted, fast-moving, relational, and surprisingly disciplined about follow-through.

## My Warning Label

Warning label: if I get excited, I will start sketching three possible collaborations before we have finished talking through the first one.

## How I like to celebrate wins

Let's celebrate wins out loud. I like public appreciation, a story about what worked, and a chance to thank the people who made the whole thing look easier than it was.