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The pace of change is faster than the pace of learning!

We need to develop new mindsets to keep up.

Whether you are an entrepreneur who wants to make more money and experience more success, an individual looking for professional development program or an organization interested in giving your employees new skills and tools to work more effectively, the THRIVE program has the content to help everyone become more resilient.

For Professional Development
Are You…

  • An Entrepreneur who wants to make more money and experience more success
  • Feeling stuck, lost or afraid
  • In a stressful job
  • Can’t seem to get everything done
  • Dealing with a major transition in your life
  • Unable to set or meet goals, life seems to always get in the way

For Corporate Leaders
Do you have…

  • Employees who are frustrated, stressed and overwhelmed
  • A decrease in employee engagement
  • Communication breakdowns
  • An increase in customer complaints
  • Too many missed deadlines

If you answered YES to any of the above questions then the THRIVE: The Keys to Lasting Resilience is the solution!!!

Through my THRIVE program and one-on-one coaching I help clients move through their immediate challenges and build personal resilience to thrive through the next challenges life presents.



Clients say it best…

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It was a blast!  It truly was.  Our live shows are like studio audience events, our true reach is in the views on Facebook afterwards in our Agent group.  I am sure we will have one of the largest views for this edition, based on the trend so far!  We have had many agents reach out to us to say how much these appreciated this event and the content you shared.  Everyone is extremely satisfied and felt the strategies were spot on.  Some have asked for a copy of the presentation which I will let you decide on that request.  This went very, very well Cindy and I thank you for working with us on this event.  We are extremely pleased. Thank you very much!  Dan Hamilton, District Sales Manager

Jamaica Tourist Board September 3, 2020

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In my first 8 weeks of working with Cindy I achieved more major business goals than in the previous 8 months. (And lots of minor ones too. Which affect my business-bottom-line less, but satisfy my soul.) It doesn’t hurt that Cindy has one of the most giving natures of anyone on the planet. She takes more genuine satisfaction in my achievements than anyone I’ve ever met.

I really appreciate the expert and attentive counseling Cindy gives. And the wealth of practical tips she has to offer. But the excitement and happiness she shows as I leap hurdles and move forward? I’m not sure how to express what that has meant to me. Or how much it motivates me. And how much it makes me believe that I can, and will, accomplish things I’d never believed I could do.  Marcia Ross, Author; presenter; workshop leader

Marcia Ross February 16, 2025

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3 Months after attending THRIVE I have been fairly consistent with my daily ritual to recharge, although I had to tweak it a bit from my initial intention.  I have been more conscious of feelings and reminding myself that I am in control.

S.H., Toronto February 11, 2019

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Even though I’ve spent the greater part of my life reading and studying the principles that Cindy teaches in her Thrive program, I was totally re-energized by the many reminders and great lessons she shared. Cindy’s a dynamic and passionate speaker who will inspire participants to overcome life’s inevitable obstacles, while looking forward to embracing new challenges. Her program is a great investment in both money and time.

Richard Fast, 29Days.com November 12, 2015

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Coaching with Cindy Stradling has been a lifesaver, and a life changer. Working with her has given me structure, accountability and better follow through. I am meeting deadlines, finishing projects, and learning to plan! Instead of jumping from crisis to crisis, I feel like I’m accomplishing important life tasks. I wish I had found Cindy sooner.

 

Dr. Melissa Brown March 15, 2025

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These workshops were really interesting as well as helpful. The breakout sessions really helped connect participants and it was great hearing how others are utilizing what we learned from Cindy.  Doreen Lynch

 

Doreen Lynch June 30, 2024

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Cindy and I ‘met’ when she sent a note out to her community on behalf of one of her colleagues (kindly forwarded to me by a shared connection) looking for coach/facilitators. Cindy walks her talk! Upon seeing my response, she looked up my Linked In profile, invited me to connect and have a call to get acquainted. I felt an immediate connection with her, appreciating her energy, enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humour. I was in the midst of my business planning and had been looking for a coach to challenge me in my thinking and before the end of that call, asked Cindy if she would be that person. Cindy brings a unique balance of directness and compassion to our conversations. She generously shares her wisdom gleaned from her longstanding business success and life experience, and readily connects me with others in her community who may be able to offer perspective on a given topic. I am so grateful for the way Cindy has challenged me to think differently about my business and honoured to be in a shared community with her.

 

Ann Reich ACPC, ACC July 5, 2025

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Very grateful to have been connected with you Cindy - so proud of all the changes I have made so far with your guidance, intuition and insane amount of knowledge. Wouldn't have done this without you! Thank you!

Kati Robinson March 15, 2019

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Thank you, Cindy, it was wonderful working with you as my professional coach! Your dynamic presence and a personalized approach was exactly what I needed to bring about powerful and lasting changes to my personal and professional life. Look forward to more solution-focused coaching with you!

Daria S. MA IC-LSC June 3, 2015

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Cindy offered an online sales training that went above and beyond my expectations. She was clear, concise, personable, and helpful in understanding the sales process and the messaging. She has great training skills and was able to easily tailor the training to my needs and my line of work. I highly recommend her Aligned Sales group for sales training and accountability. Working with her was a joy and she made things so easy and accomplish-able. Cindy offered an online sales training that went above and beyond my expectations. She was clear, concise, personable, and helpful in understanding the sales process and the messaging. She has great training skills and was able to easily tailor the training to my needs and my line of work. I highly recommend her Aligned Sales group for sales training and accountability. Working with her was a joy and she made things so easy and accomplish-able.

Gwen Brehm September 8, 2025

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