a fresh perspective.
"I approached Cindy following a challenging career episode that led me to question the ways I went about my work and career. My confidence was shaken, and I seemed to live on a roller coaster of emotions. While this was something I could identify, I didn’t know how to address it. I wanted to regain my confidence and smooth out the highs and lows that I knew were impeding my effectiveness. I wanted to take time to really look deeply at what I do and how I do it.
Working with Cindy gave me a powerful framework with which to identify and put to use the various emotions and energies that flow throughout the course of one’s day, week and indeed career. I discovered a new level of self-understanding which helped me better evaluate not only my own feelings but to better read relationships and personal interactions with a much greater level of precision.
This has led to some noticeable changes in my work. I am more engaged and objective with every interaction and conversation with co-workers, partners and clients. In several cases, this has led to a reframing of conventional wisdom, leading to outcomes that others did not think were possible.
In one example I worked with a colleague in Germany to set a senior level meeting with a partner. I planned to visit Germany on business and I suggested that we meet with an executive partner to advance an initiative. There were a lot of doubts expressed back to me - the partner is too busy, we had just met with them, the individual we wanted to meet was very hard to reach, etc. The unstated message was “stay out of my business”.
Prior to working with Cindy, I likely would have accepted this at face value because the “local guy knows best”, and I did not want to interfere with his relationship with this partner. Instead, calling on approaches I learned through coaching, I proposed to reach out to the partner, whom I knew from previous experience, to suggest we meet while I was in Germany. This reframed the dialogue and did not put my colleague in an uncomfortable position. He agreed there was “no harm in that.” When I reached out to the partner, he enthusiastically, quickly, and perhaps surprisingly to my German colleague, accepted this idea to meet. We convened in Germany and had a very productive meeting. We are now engaging at a strategic level in the region in ways not imagined prior to that small, but important step.
This is just one example of how I’ve been able to find opportunities in what I previously might have considered barriers that went unchallenged. There are many other such examples. Taken together, they’ve led to greater effectiveness, satisfaction and overall fulfillment at work.
One of the benefits of working with Cindy is that the framework works equally well in personal parts of life. I feel I am now able to bring that same level of understanding and engagement to my family. This of course has similar benefits to what I am seeing at work, just through the lens of family and home life."
D. Covello, Global Partner Director - Massachusetts
of high value.
"Cindy has a fantastic ability to help me see a different perspective on a situation and to be able to guide me through the next steps. Cindy creates a space for me to understand my values and my goals therefore developing my emotional intelligence. I always come away from our conversations feeling more energized, more confident and ready to tackle the next challenge - I can't recommend her highly enough.”
Kimberley B. - London, United Kingdom
“Having had the pleasure to be coached by Cindy for many years I can speak first hand to the value she has created and continues to bring to my career. The attention she provides to not only the things that matter to me, but her ability to help me realize what else I should consider is second to none. Cindy truly cares about her clients and challenges me to be my best. Without a doubt, I bring more value to my organization because of the coaching I get from Cindy!”
Chad D., Vice President - Tennessee
"Cindy Weingartner is truly a SUCCESS Executive Coach, who inspires and guides me to unlock my potential and see myself as worthy of success. I hardly recognize my life. Since participating in coaching, I have accessed my inner strength and have magnetized harmony in my personal and professional life.
Because of Cindy's coaching I was recently chosen as one of the top 40 under 40 awardees for the Pacific Business Times. The award is for my strong current and past community efforts in Santa Barbara County. Cindy has consistently impressed me with her cutting edge strategies for career success, and her willingness to help others succeed.
Cindy is not only an expert coach, she is also a person with high integrity, compassion and very motivational. I shall always be grateful to her for opening the door to unlocking my potential and seeing myself as worthy of success in every sense!"
Dr. L Mattison, COO - California
a clear focus.
“After almost 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I was considering becoming an independent consultant. I was introduced to Cindy by a colleague who knew that she was just the right person to guide me. I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but was overwhelmed by the fear that I may not be able to maintain the work/life balance I desired. Cindy empowered me by helping me to identify my goals, prioritize my values, and envision my ideal lifestyle. Once we focused on that, my next steps became extremely clear. Not only did Cindy help me to identify my path, but also offered helpful tips based on her experiences starting her own business. With every coaching session, I become more and more confident in my journey. Cindy is a talented person who inspires and motivates not only through her coaching, but also in how she lives her own life.”
Cynthia M. - Pennsylvania
"My experience with coaching was a game changer. Cindy provided the tools, framework, and knowledge to challenge the way that I had been thinking, and as an extension, acting (or, more likely, reacting). Through Cindy’s assistance I've developed a greater level of self-awareness, and am now able to connect my professional life and personal life with who I am, and what I value. Additionally, Cindy helped to shatter preconceptions that were impeding my personal and professional growth. As a result of removing these obstructions, as well as gaining clarity around my values, I am now able to link my thoughts and actions with who I am, and what I value. This linkage has enabled me to reduce the noise, and conflict, and move forward with a greater level of effectiveness, both personally and professionally."
Joe C. - New York