Sobre Mim
Idília Ramos
Idília Ramos was born in Lagos, a small town in the south of Portugal, known for launching the caravels of the Portuguese Discoveries. She grew up in a challenging family environment, marked by her mother’s psychosis and her father’s frequent absence due to work, in a country still under dictatorship.
Of very humble origins, she began working at the age of 13 during school holidays, continuing to do so until she moved to Lisbon to study and, the following year, to Porto, accompanied by her brother. There, she completed a degree in Human Resource Management and Work Psychology through an evening programme, always working during the day, becoming the first person in her extended paternal family to achieve this.
She continued her academic journey with a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management in the United Kingdom. Upon returning to Portugal, she was invited to lecture at the university where she had studied.
She worked for two major Portuguese companies as a human resources manager and director and was appointed Director of Human Resources at the age of 28.
Idília Ramos was born in Lagos, a small town in the south of Portugal, known for launching the caravels of the Portuguese Discoveries. She grew up in a challenging family environment, marked by her mother’s psychosis and her father’s frequent absence due to work, in a country still under dictatorship.
From very humble beginnings, she began working at the age of 13 during school holidays. She later moved to Lisbon to study and, the following year, to Porto, taken by her brother. She completed a degree in Human Resources Management and Occupational Psychology through an evening course, always working during the day — becoming the first person in her extended paternal family to obtain a university degree.
She continued her academic journey with a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management in the United Kingdom. Upon returning to Portugal, she was invited to lecture at the university where she had studied.
She worked for two major Portuguese companies as a human resources manager and director and was appointed Director of Human Resources at the age of 28.
At 35, already a mother of two and following the death of her mother, she decided to return with her family to her hometown. There, she created a school from the ground up for children aged from four months to ten years. It was here that she channelled all her passion into building a team of around 40 people, who nominated her twice for Best Team Leader in Portugal, winning one of those awards.
A school where she witnessed around 250 children “being born” into life, becoming balanced young people with above-average knowledge and, most importantly, truly happy — with wings to fly into the next stage.
Married for over 27 years and the mother of three sons, she is passionate about communication and driven by an insatiable curiosity about both worldly and spiritual matters. In a natural and deeply desired way, she welcomed another child at the age of 46.
She loves travelling, discovering new cultures, helping others and working — now a recovering workaholic, committed to healing her inner child and transforming her long-standing defence mechanism of always being busy.
Shortly before her father passed away, she decided to write this book. In it, she shares her autobiography, interwoven with visits to eight temples around the world over a period of twelve months, describing the emotions she felt and the experiences she lived in each place. Her aim is to help and inspire others to overcome difficulties, heal trauma, build resilience and make more conscious choices — creating a happier life and a better world, starting with themselves.
She loves dancing, enjoying a glass of wine and having fun with family and friends. Always smiling, optimistic by nature, she carries a deep conviction that tomorrow can — and will — be better than today.
At 35, already a mother of two and following the death of her mother, she decided to return with her family to her hometown. There, she created a school from the ground up for children aged from four months to ten years. It was here that she channelled all her passion into building a team of around 40 people, who nominated her twice for Best Team Leader in Portugal, winning one of those awards.
A school where she witnessed around 250 children “being born” into life, becoming balanced young people with above-average knowledge and, most importantly, truly happy — with wings to fly into the next stage.
She loves travelling, discovering new cultures, helping others and working — now a recovering workaholic, committed to healing her inner child and transforming her long-standing defence mechanism of always being busy.
Shortly before her father passed away, she decided to write this book. In it, she shares her autobiography, interwoven with visits to eight temples around the world over a period of twelve months, describing the emotions she felt and the experiences she lived in each place. Her aim is to help and inspire others to overcome difficulties, heal trauma, build resilience and make more conscious choices — creating a happier life and a better world, starting with themselves.
She loves dancing, enjoying a glass of wine and having fun with family and friends. Always smiling, optimistic by nature, she carries a deep conviction that tomorrow can — and will — be better than today.
A journey of purpose and service.
A journey of purpose and service.
From a very early age, I felt a deep calling towards education and human development. I have always believed that each person carries a unique potential within them, waiting to be discovered and nurtured.
Over the course of three decades, I have had the privilege of accompanying thousands of students, educators and professionals. As Director of Colégio S. Gonçalo, I learned that true leadership is not imposed — it is earned through example, attentive listening and genuine care.
My approach is shaped by lived experience. I do not speak only of theory — I share lessons learned both in moments of light and in the most challenging times. I believe it is in the storms that we discover our true strength.
“Life taught me that purpose is not something we find — it is something we build, day by day, with love and intention.”
My Values
Principles that guide my work
Love
The foundation of all genuine transformation.
Wisdom
Lived experience as a source of guidance.
Service
Experience lived as a source of guidance.
Excellence
The commitment to always give our best.
My Root
The family as a foundation
Behind everything I do stands my family — my greatest blessing and source of inspiration. They are the ones who remind me, every single day, of what truly matters.
I believe that the values we pass on at home are the same values we must carry into the world: unconditional love, respect, genuine presence and the courage to be authentic.
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