Cindy Saunders is an accomplished Executive Leadership Coach and HR Professional with over fifteen years of experience spanning numerous industries. She is the founder of Leaders Rise, a distinguished Leadership Coaching company. Cindy's impressive credentials include several designations such as Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP), and certification as an Executive Coach with the World Coach Institute (WCI-CEC).

Cindy's leadership and coaching style are widely recognized for her unwavering commitment to developing informed and engaged work environments. She skillfully leverages the elements of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Principles to build strong leaders. Cindy firmly believes that cultivating authentic and effective leadership across an organization is paramount to achieving long-term success. Cindy's coaching clients have consistently reported strong and sustainable results that have positively impacted their professional and personal lives. Her vast experience in business and Human Resources combine knowledge with an easy and accepting demeanor; making her clients feel comfortable and supported throughout the coaching process.

If you are looking for a dedicated and experienced Executive Leadership Coach who can help you achieve your goals, Cindy Saunders is an excellent choice. With Cindy's guidance, you can expect to see real and tangible results in your professional and personal life. So why wait? Take the first step towards a brighter future by working with Cindy today. You won't be sorry - the proof is in the results.

Notable Client Achievements

• Coaching the Regional General Manager was a rewarding experience that allowed me to leverage my expertise in HR and personal coaching. During our sessions, I focused on both the strategic and tactical aspects of leading a team, providing guidance and support that helped the General Manager create and sustainably lead a highly collaborative and successful team.
• I coached a Vice President to enhance their leadership skills and emotional intelligence, helping them develop a deeper understanding of how it applies to their professional and personal life. Through our coaching sessions, the Vice President was able to improve communication with their team and make more effective decisions in their role, becoming a more empathetic and effective leader. They referred to the change as “transformational.”
• Working with the Senior Director in their new role, I helped them recognize their areas of strength and improvement, as well as specific behaviors to adjust. My ability to recognize and explain complicated business relationships allowed me to develop strategies and identify drivers for change, providing timely guidance that fostered the Senior Director's professional growth.
• During our coaching sessions, the Regional Manager gained a deeper understanding of their leadership strengths and unique style. By recognizing their own strengths, they were able to embrace their leadership style with confidence and understand that effective leaders come in different shapes and sizes..We also explored the importance of emotional intelligence and how it can be leveraged to influence and positively impact their team. By developing their emotional intelligence, the Regional Manager was able to contribute more effectively and confidently in their role as a leader, leading to improved team performance and success.
• Coaching the National Sales Manager was a rewarding experience that allowed me to leverage my expertise in improving decision-making abilities. During our sessions, I asked thought-provoking questions that challenged them to think deeply about their goals and how to move from being an analytical precisionist to an agile decision-maker..As a result of our coaching sessions, the National Sales Manager developed better time management skills, increased productivity, and most importantly, gained confidence. They began blocking time to complete tasks, innovate, and prioritize growth, all of which prepared them for their next-level role as Vice President.
• During our coaching sessions, I helped this Team Leader to refocus their goals and energy towards more manageable targets. Together, we explored the concept of making smaller, clear, and achievable goals to help them become more proactive and confident in their ability to contribute as a manager within their organization.
• One of the key takeaways from their sessions was the realization that they couldn't change the culture of their organization, but they could equip their own team with the tools necessary to work effectively. Through our discussions, they gained a better understanding of how to be proactive rather than reactive and developed a stronger sense of confidence in their managerial abilities.