
Results

Chad Wolohan
Cindy's coaching strengthened my leadership, expanded my skill set, and deepened my understanding of Emotional Intelligence in action.
VP Mining
Senior Executive Leader

Melody Rose
Cindy guided me to strategic solutions for my biggest leadership challenges, making a dynamic impact on my professional growth.
Director
Project Engineering & Management

John Wasson
Cindy's executive coaching sharpened both my strategic and tactical leadership, helping me build and lead a highly collaborative, successful team.
President
Production Pattern & Foundry

David Hagerty
She has a unique ability to recognize, understand, and explain complicated business relationships, along with developing strategies and identifying drivers for change.
Senior Manager
Corporate Strategy

Sheryl Bennett
Through Cindy’s executive coaching, I developed skills in communication, conflict resolution, psychological safety, trust, and emotional intelligence, all of which strengthened my leadership approach.
DNP, RN, NCSN
Associate Professor, UNR

Dan Halber
Cindy’s professionalism and experience helped me overcome hurdles within the corporate world and lead with greater impact. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their leadership.
Owner
Halber Consulting Inc

Misty Moreno
Working with Cindy completely shattered my belief that I was already emotionally intelligent. Her insightful guidance revealed the blind spots in my self-awareness and communication skills that I had missed. Through her expert coaching, I learned to handle stress, conflicts, and feedback with greater composure and empathy. This eye-opening experience has not only improved my professional relationships but also positively impacted my personal life.
PHR, PMP, Veteran Mentor
Vet2PM - American Military University

Deidre Bradley
I would highly recommend Cindy as an executive leadership coach. She listens intently and quickly identifies what you need to work on. Cindy is extremely professional and provides thoughtful feedback to help you see potential blind spots that may inhibit your professional success. Her leadership coaching approach is both insightful and effective, helping leaders gain clarity and take action.
Vice President, Human Resources
HCA Healthcare

Phil Dalke
Cindy's passion for people and improving our soft skills are critical and translate to any industry. Her approach and demeanor are perfect. I have known Cindy since ~2014, when Cindy in an HR role was voluntarily and frequently sending mine supervision helpful leadership coaching insights, which added to the bottom line. Over time, I have sent Cindy a few individuals for leadership coaching. Even though the coaching is confidential, the level of success is always positive!
General Manager
Americas Gold and Silver

Jessie Link
When I first started working with Cindy, I wanted to improve my communication skills with my employees and improve my decision-making. Over the course of a few months, her leadership coaching gave me new ways to assess my work environment, manage my team more effectively, and make stronger leadership decisions. I now have a deeper understanding of my reactions to circumstances, and these lessons will stick with me forever. Cindy was easy to work with and stayed focused on my goals. I recommend coaching with Cindy and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Process Superintendant, Metallurgical Consultant, Winnemucca, NV

Kevin Ciccotti
Cindy Saunders is the consummate HR professional. She's authentic, engaged, curious, intuitive, and 100% committed to the organization and people she serves. In my tenure as an Executive Coach, I have had the opportunity to work with many incredible HR leaders across the country, and I have found none better! Cindy's ability to get to the bottom line of issues helps her to effectively problem-solve, and her insights on effective leadership are second to none. Add to that Cindy's leadership coaching prowess, and you have a formidable combination of skills that set her apart from the crowd. She is a leader I would not hesitate to follow.
CPCC, PCC Certified
Coach/Keynote Speaker/Trainer
The Human Factor Formula

Anna Benscoter
Over the course of a few leadership coaching sessions, Cindy helped me find the confidence to move forward with some very difficult decisions. Her HR background and coaching experience allowed her to bring both practical insights and encouragement in perfect measure. She understood the complexities of my situation quickly, and her guidance gave me the clarity I needed to move forward. I highly recommend Cindy’s leadership coaching.
Student Business Services Manager
California State University Channel Islands

Vinayak Prakash
As I aspire to become a global business leader post my education, I wanted someone with whom I can discuss in detail different people related circumstances I have faced in my 5-year career so far, how I managed them and what I could have done better. Cindy has a sound understanding of different personality types and leadership principles and helped me explore my own through our leadership coaching sessions. Further, she has been able to guide me on how to leverage my style to gel with different personalities and leadership types.
MBA Candidate
Kellogg School of Management
Strategy & Operations

Kimberly Robertson
Cindy helped coach me through the most challenging interpersonal circumstance of my career. It was a major hurdle that affected my ability to function at work on a day-to-day basis. Her leadership coaching provided me with the clarity and confidence to navigate this situation. She truly sees and hears her clients, providing authentic feedback that empowers them forward. Cindy’s coaching strategies continue to help me both personally and professionally.
Director of Accounting
IEL LLC , Phoenix

Katherine (Kit) Prendergast
Cindy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her professional coaching with leaders and their teams. Over the years, Cindy has worked within business entities of all sizes and industries. She has coached individuals on the executive level, upper management and supervisory levels. Cindy is particularly skilled at identifying employee engagement needs and designing innovative programs to meet these needs. Cindy is highly successful in bringing out the best of everyone she has the opportunity to coach and mentor. If you are a well-seasoned leader or one just starting out you will benefit greatly from partnering with Cindy as an executive leadership coach to excel in your future leadership role and responsibilities.
PCC Certified Executive Leadership Coach, Career Connections of Sierra Nevada

Wendy Jarding
Cindy helped coach me through the most challenging interpersonal circumstance of my career. It was a major hurdle that effected my capacity to function at work on a day-to-day basis. Her ability to really see and hear me, her understanding of workplace politics, and her authentic feedback empowered me forward beyond this difficult period. I learned new coping skills and strategies that continue to propel me forward in my personal and professional life today.
Administrative Assistant
Intermountain Electric

Dan O'Connor
I have known and worked with Cindy since 2016. Her breadth of industry experience and depth of concern for employees and associates is tough to find in industry today. She consistently makes the extra effort to ensure employee's concerns are addressed and mesh with company requirements. This background and experience created a solid foundation for Cindy as acoach to advise professionals as they navigate their career growth and transitions. If you are looking for something in your career to give you that edge and make a difference, reach out to Cindy!
President
Vertex Recruiting LLC

Martha (Taylor) Beardsell
Perceptive & curious - two hallmarks of a great coach and two traits that Cindy exudes. I had the pleasure of working alongside Cindy whilst delivering leadership programs at her organization. I was impressed at Cindy's ability to intuitively ask great questions and cut to the heart of every issue. Cindy's values and wisdom in all things people-oriented really struck a chord with me. With Cindy as your coach you are well placed to succeed.
Leadership & Business Development
United Kingdom
JH
It was very effective to have a coach focused on my experience and development. I’ve benefited from many group development presentations before, and this was an amazing complement to them, getting the individual attention on areas where I need the most development or have the most challenges. The flexibility of scheduling and rescheduling sessions was also particularly important for me to fit my shifting work obligations.
DT
Some coaches listen enough to understand the goal and desire and then introduce a generic development tool and tell you to apply it. Cindy tries to understand the reasons I would like to develop in a certain area and the reasons why I have struggled to this point and has created actions and tasks specific to me and my situation.
KM
The most valuable part of the program was Cindy! She asked insightful questions, held me accountable, and helped uncover additional topics I didn't even realize I wanted to discuss. I liked the structure of our meetings, the follow-up, and how we aligned on my commitments at the end of each meeting. Cindy also did a great job as we wrapped up the program to help me think about sustained progress on the work we done. That felt especially meaningful so this program doesn't just become a "thing" that I did but rather can help me continue the growth.
JH
Having a professional expert coaching me on specific challenges I faced during the last months was quite valuable.
MG
The most valuable aspects of the program were the one-on-one coaching and the structured assignments. The individualized coaching provided a focused space to discuss challenges and tailor strategies to my specific needs, making the sessions highly effective. This combination of personalized guidance and practical application made the program particularly impactful.
JJ
Cindy is very insightful, listens to my concerns, and provides genuinely relevant and applicable feedback/advice. Her guidance is beneficial for all areas of life and goes far beyond the workspace. I think this is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in career growth/development.
KM
Cindy’s individualized and professional coaching provided me with incredibly valuable insights which have led to better work-life balance management, confidence, and overall leadership growth. Cindy taught me what a sensitive striver was, having this language and self-awareness has helped me to better manage my neurodiversity. I was not even aware of HSP or Sensitive Strivers prior to meeting with Cindy and not only has it improved my performance it has changed my life. She is an outstanding coach, and I am so grateful for the experience.
RM
The most valuable aspect of coaching is that it was helpful to have another perception and understanding ways that you can improve. You may not see the issues that are right in front of you.
TW
Cindy asked many questions that made me think deeply about what I wanted and how to move from analytical precisionist to a quicker decision maker. I also started blocking time to complete tasks, creative time and unexpected demands of time.
AW
Cindy helped me to find ways to help refocus my goals and energy from situations that seem unresolvable to more manageable targets. One thing that she said in one of our sessions has sat strongly, which is that I cannot change a culture of an organization, but I can help my team to develop tools to work well within it. She has also helped in pointing out the benefits of making smaller, clear, and manageable targets and setting goals to achieve in future months. Basics of being proactive rather than reactive. I feel much more confident in my ability to contribute as a manager in my organization.
DW
Cindy was exactly the help I needed to push my management skills to the next level. I lacked soft skills to help me better interact with my team. Cindy helped coach me through this since day one and now I am aware of this and change my approach as needed. I really enjoyed my time with Cindy and appreciated the boost to my capabilities that came from our sessions.
MW
Cindy has helped me understand myself better, what my inhibitors and motivators are, exploring my fears and goals. In addition to self-discovery, I have developed specific actions to develop myself professionally - things that are attainable and can be continually worked on. I feel like I'm coming out of this experience with the equipment I need to make positive and meaningful changes in my life, it will just be up to me to use the equipment.
SA
Cindy is absolutely amazing! I love that we not only worked towards the goals I set for myself in this program, but dug into the mindset and emotional aspects required to reach those goals. I've tried several productivity/task management systems over the years but never found a method that really worked for me. Cindy helped me "loosen" my internal expectations of wanting to find the perfect task management tool/method, and instead incorporate bits and pieces of known tools/methods to work best for ME. 10/10 recommend Cindy to anyone that as maybe thought "oh I've tried all the productivity methods and nothing works, why would this be any different?" because trust me, it IS different. Cindy will assure that. :)
JW
I enjoyed the coaching experience with Cindy as I was able to bring in situations that occurred and review other ways I could have responded. It was great receiving her insight and feedback.
JF
The real world experiences, examples, and unfiltered straight to the point advice and guidance from Cindy was top notch. I really valued our time and will take a lot of the lessons that I learned with me throughout the remainder of my career.
BR
Talking through situations and allowing for self-reflection has helped me to realize where I can improve and what I can do to reach that improvement.. Cindy was incredibly adept at helping me look at situations from a different perspective, allowing me to find solutions to issues and implement those skills in different aspects of my personal and professional life.
GH
The experience was great! Cindy guided me through a bit of self-discovery, and I realized I was setting up a lot of my own roadblocks. She gave me some great advice on things I could try, and I have put them into action.
