About me
If you’ve ever felt exhausted from carrying too many responsibilities — whether leading a team, running a business, or simply keeping up with life’s endless demands — I see you. I’ve been there too.
I’m Pili (short for Maria del Pilar) Rivera — a Mindfulness Teacher, Radical forgiveness coach, and Health coach. I help women leaders and business owners who feel overwhelmed or burned out find clarity, balance, and self-compassion so they can thrive — not just push through.
My journey
For 15 years, I worked in investment banking. On the outside, I was successful; on the inside, I was running on empty. Perfectionism kept me working late nights, poor habits wore down my health, and stress left me anxious, sleepless, and far from the joyful life I thought I was building.
The turning point came when I realised: enough was enough. Burnout led me to seek change. I discovered Buddhist meditation, mindfulness practices, and Radical Forgiveness work, which helped me reconnect with myself and live with greater awareness. Over time, my health improved, my stress softened, and my perspective transformed. That’s when I knew — I wanted to guide others through the same process.
If you’d like to explore the principles that guide my work, you can read more about my values here.
How I can support you
My work is rooted in kindness, integrity, and presence — values that shape every session, workshop, and programme I offer. With my background in both high-pressure corporate life and years of professional training, I bring a blend of empathy and evidence-based tools to my clients.
Here’s how I can support you:
🌿 Mindfulness — cultivating awareness, resilience, and clarity in daily life and leadership.
💚 Radical forgiveness — releasing old stories and patterns that keep you stuck, and opening space for freedom.
✨ Health coaching — building sustainable habits around stress, sleep, energy, and emotional eating.
🏢 Workplace mindfulness and sustainability — bringing awareness, well-being, and purpose into professional life. I also explore the connection between mindfulness and caring for our planet — you can read more about mindfulness and sustainability here.
Professional training and credentials
I believe that to guide others, I must keep learning myself. My training includes:
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Master’s in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Courses (Bangor University, Wales, UK — in progress, final year)
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Banyan Mindfulness Mentoring Programme with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield
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Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN): Health Coaching, Emotional Eating, Detox Your Life
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Precision Nutrition: Sleep, Stress, and Recovery Coaching (Level 1)
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Radical forgiveness coaching certification
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Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (Centers for Spiritual Living, CSL)
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Mujer Holística: Meditation teacher training
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Earlier career: Bachelor in Economics and Master’s in Finance (Peru)
A final note
If you’re feeling the weight of stress, leadership, or life transitions — please know you’re not alone. I’ve walked this path, and I now walk alongside women like you, combining knowledge, tools, and compassion to help you create a healthier, more balanced life.
🌟 You don’t have to keep pushing through. Together, we can create space for clarity, resilience, and joy.
An invitation for you
👉 If you feel ready to explore how mindfulness, forgiveness, or health coaching could support you, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with me here.
💌 And if you’d simply like to stay connected, you can join my newsletter, A Kindfulness Journey, where I share reflections, practices, and gentle reminders for daily life.
Katherine, UK
Workshop: How to manage stress with mindfulness
"I’ve joined mindfulness classes before and often struggled to follow along. Pili’s class was simple yet so effective! Her soothing and trustworthy voice made it easy to relax and follow the practice completely."
Andrea, US
Workshop: How to manage stress with mindfulness
"I loved the mindfulness class! It was clear, practical, and on point. I appreciated Pili’s calm voice, steady pace, and authentic way of explaining not just what to do, but why it matters."
Todd, US
Eight-week course: Mindfulness for well-being
"Pili did an excellent job guiding us through several mindfulness practices, each one paired with meaningful reflections. You can tell she thoughtfully prepared the sessions. It was engaging, valuable, and transformative."
Voices of my students 💬