“Coaching is the best adventure I've been on in a long time…”
I help you make the most of your corporate career.
Hi, I’m Cynthia
Whether you’re early in your career, mid-career or unsure about next steps, my goal is to help you move from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat as you navigate your career.
My Story
I was always the new kid at school, having attended 9 different schools in the span of 12 years. I often felt overlooked because I wasn’t part of the main group. I was always leaving or arriving and didn’t know where I belonged.
As I matured, I became skilled at fitting in, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and becoming a chameleon to blend into my environment.
I learned to overwork to prove my value and my worth. To find success, I learned to value masculine traits in the corporate environment. I focused on goals and put people second. But I found myself exhausted, unfulfilled, and resentful. I got very good at compartmentalizing many parts of myself to fit in and it was no longer working.
Through coaching, I learned to discover and value all parts of myself. I learned to put people first and to nurture relationships. I’m no longer overlooking parts of myself, and I’ve learned to embrace the great and not-so-great pieces of me.
Coaching has helped me to move forward even when I felt fear and to believe in myself and the possibilities ahead.
My reason for becoming a coach is to help you reconnect with who you are, become more whole, and bring all of yourself to each day. To stop allowing yourself to be overlooked and shine as the wonderful you that you are. To get out of your own way and believe in the value you bring just by being you.
Yes, you belong.
Yes, you can.
Education & Credentials
ICF-certified PCC accreditation (Professional Certified Coach)
Coach training: Erickson International Coaching, Laser-focused Coaching, Genco Method Somatic Coaching
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (Texas A&M University)
40+ years navigating the corporate environment
Last corporate role: leading and designing change management (the people side of change) practices for the business unit
Coaching Values
PLAY & CREATIVITY
I believe in the value of play and creativity in discovering our strengths and values. The logical mind often hides our more uncertain and vulnerable side. Play and creativity bring forward a way to look at ourselves in a more compassionate and loving way. They’re an essential part of our humanity.
POSITIVITY
The only thing holding most people back is the belief that they can. Most everything else is an excuse. My work as a coach is to help you define where you’d like to go and to help you start believing you can get there. You can do hard things. I’m here to support you as you take steps in that direction.
CONNECTION
& TRUST
I believe that the core of a successful coaching experience is honesty, open connection, and trust. Most of our behaviors are the result of unconscious thought, and to change them, we need to go deep to understand those drivers. This only happens when there’s connection and trust.
Get to Know Me
I’m learning to play the cello
In college, I parachuted out of an airplane thinking it would cure my fear of heights. It didn’t, but I landed safely and built my courage muscle.
In my corporate career of 40+ years, I had 13 different roles working for 7 different companies.
I’m an avid gardener and the neighborhood tomato supplier in August
I spent 10 years as a visual artist, making, showing, and selling work. I also coached artists on business practices.
I’m an introvert and have learned to love building relationships. I believe that introversion is a superpower.
I’m a dedicated walker, logging 15-20,000 steps every day.
I spent a good portion of my childhood in France, as my mom is French. I went to high school there for 6 months and still maintain close ties with my French family.
When traveling internationally, I love visiting local grocery stores, libraries, and post offices. I enjoy discovering the details of daily life outside the US.
Let’s Work Together
Don’t let overthinking, overwhelm, and fear get in the way of your desired career path.
Coaching together can help you find a new job, get a promotion, or excel in an existing role.
Cynthia’s ability to truly understand individuals shines through in her coaching.
“She takes the time to listen deeply and crafts a personalized career blueprint with insightful guidance.
What truly sets Cynthia apart is her approach to relationships. It's one built on giving generously, always willing to go the extra mile for others. She possesses a remarkable network of connections and readily leverages them to make introductions and facilitate opportunities.”
— Albert, Pleasanton, CA - Technology Professional, Engineering
As an avid traveler and photographer, I love documenting my adventures.
Take a look at my photo gallery below…
TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY
