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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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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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THRIVE helps me to be more specific with my goals and how important is give me time for my self.
Thank you Cindy!

Eti Pazos December 29, 2024

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This was my first workshop and didn’t know what to expect. I left the THRIVE workshop with an action plan to help me become more resilient. I also learned the importance of teamwork and having a strong support system.

Lino Noto Woodbridge November 12, 2022

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I liked when we went into the breakout groups the most since we were able to discuss what we learned and how to apply what we learned. I learned different things like phases of resilience, the importance of taking action, the 6 human needs, mindfulness vs mindlessness and the relationship between goal-setting and resilience. I've definitely taken more action with short-term goals and have been more proactive and patient with myself

 Anonymous (name withheld per request of participant)

 

June 13, 2022

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Great tools ; great instructor; great webinar!!! Wonderful trainer with lots of thought-provoking ideas and strategies. Really looking forward to the next class! A wonderful series! So many practical tips! Loved this course! Jennifer Fitzgerald

Jennifer Fitzgerald June 13, 2021

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For the past 3 months I have consciously committed to be present, be still and be silent and observe my surroundings and energies of people I’m interacting with to better manage my reactions to others.  A work in progress – Thanks Cindy for the follow up.

A.G., Mississauga February 11, 2023

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In experiencing the coaching routine, I have a more in-depth understanding of the word accomplishments. For me, working on a daily basis to recognize, has been more beneficial.  It allows for easier change and shifting with hope of it becoming a more natural occurrence without having to track it.  Understood how our “circumstances” of life can cause any disruption of our “staying on track”.  It is working within those circumstances and going through them to continue to be on track where we do not become discouraged.  This is where knowing you can wake up the next day and begin again.  Tracking daily allowed me to catch a glimpse of how flat I was really living my life.

 

Susan B. Executive Assistant June 3, 2015

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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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"I took the 6 Week Thrive program as I was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the best 6 weeks that I  spent during this time. I learned some extremely valuable tools to use in my everyday life as well as when I return to work. I liked the fact that the 6 weeks were broken up into key areas. Starting with Mindset and ending with Commitment. I was able to use this program for carving out the  time out for me to make the necessary changes for me in my life.  The biggest step being my signing up for two online courses and working towards two future goals of mine.  This program was absolutely beneficial to me, and it was wonderful to meet  on a weekly basis a group of women, who were all committed to change!"

Georgina Pheron June 20, 2023

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Working with Cindy is an absolute pleasure.  She is warm, kind, supportive, and always sounds genuinely happy to be on the call with me – it’s such a fabulous to start the morning on the days I work with Cindy!  She’s also very good at pointing out limiting language and the moments I get in my own way which is great because she catches things I would never see on my own.  I’ve grown a lot since we started working together, and I’ve been able to push through fears and take on challenges I wouldn’t have been able to overcome on my own.  I’m now building a website I believe in, have taken huge strides in getting over my fear of talking to strangers on the phone, and am now in greater alignment with my authentic self than I could have imagined a few months ago.  And the good news is that it’s only getting better from here.

Ainsley G, 29 Salaried Entrepreneur June 3, 2015

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