I love watching my students and clients discover parts of themselves they’ve stowed away for years, and sometimes, decades. We’re all more capable than we give ourselves credit for.

My tenth-grade English teacher once told me, "You'll never be a writer. It's a good thing you have strong math skills." At 16, I believed him. For decades, I wanted to write my story but had no idea where to start. And I didn’t think I could write.

In 2025, I discovered the Guided Autobiography class at Bellevue College. On the first day, uncertain if I'd return, we received a simple prompt: 'Tell me about a kitchen from your childhood'. Words poured out from somewhere I didn't know existed. Forgotten memories and details surfaced. It was extraordinary.

I couldn't wait to start my homework—a 2-page essay on a new topic. When we shared our work the following week, I was captivated by my group members' voices and perspectives. I also felt proud when I shared my story.

Week by week, our bond deepened through shared stories. After the eighth class, none of us wanted it to end, so we signed up for another round. Then we kept meeting over the summer. We're still together today.

I discovered the writer who'd been dormant inside me all along. The experience was so transformative that I am now certified to teach this process and am writing my own memoir. I hope you'll find this experience as meaningful as I have.

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 started to dare myself to speak up and share my point of view. 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, to dare to become more whole, and to bring all of yourself to each day.
To stop allowing yourself to be overlooked daring to shine your unique, extraordinary light.
To get out of your own way and believe in the value you bring just by being you.

Yes, you can.

“I love watching my clients dare to take a step toward their dreams!”

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 (SAP, EMC, Concur, Documentum, Accenture, Sybase)
Last corporate role: designing and leading change management (the people side of change) practices for the business unit

Cynthia's drawing of goals and adventure

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 just recently left the Seattle area and am now starting over in Winter Park, Florida

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 am a certified Guided Autobiography instructor and enjoy teaching classes that help my students write their stories

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 also swim with a Master’s team twice a week

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.

A notebook with a values wheel and stand with color pencils

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 work-life balance, learn to say no, and spend time doing activities you dream of doing.

Working Together

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