Success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who walks with you along the way.
 
Feeling stuck? Invisible? Unsure of your next step? Or maybe you want to help someone else move forward but don’t know how. This book is for you.
 
In What the Iceberg Hides - Thriving Beyond the Surface: Confidence, Career, and Community, leadership coach and social capital advocate Dr. Inez González Perezchica redefines success—not as a straight line, but as a journey shaped by access, relationships, and the courage to grow.
 
With decades of experience mentoring first-generation college students, professionals in transition, and rising community leaders, Dr. González Perezchica reveals what often holds talented people back: the barriers hidden beneath the surface. More importantly, she shows how simple, human connections can open doors and create opportunity.
 
This is a book for dreamers and doers alike:
Recent graduates wondering where to begin.
Professionals navigating change.
Mentors, coaches, and allies eager to support the next generation.
 
What the Iceberg Hides is more than advice—it’s a guide and a workbook. Each chapter includes reflection prompts and exercises to help you pause, process, and apply insights immediately. By the end, your notes won’t just sit on the page; they’ll map your growth and mark the path you’ve traveled.
 
Warm, practical, and inspiring, this book reminds us that opportunity isn’t only about what you know—it’s about who believes in you and who’s willing to open a door.
 
Dr. Inez González Perezchica is a nonprofit executive, leadership coach, and advocate for Latina empowerment with over 30 years of experience in public service, education, and media. As the former Executive Director of MANA de San Diego, she has championed programs that expand opportunity and upward mobility for underrepresented communities. A first-generation college graduate herself, she now coaches students and professionals to build confidence, social capital, and purpose in their careers.