Gia Nardini
Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University
“When I came to Cindy, I was nearing promotion from assistant to associate professor and feeling stressed and uncertain about whether I was even pursuing the right career path. I was skeptical coaching could help. What shocked me was how transformational our conversations became. Through her probing questions, I realized I was focused on the wrong goal. I cannot control whether I get the promotion. I can control the mindset I bring each day. I now have weekly reminders set to ensure I'm working on the things I find meaningful, not the things I think will get me promoted. The same shift carried into my home life. With one particularly struggling child, two of Cindy's questions reframed everything for me: 'What belongs to you, and what belongs to your child?' and 'What energy are you bringing to the table?' I fundamentally changed how I show up. She is now significantly more open to new experiences and performing better at school. I could not believe the transformation.”