Cindy Jackson
CPCC, PCC
Executive Coach
Founding partner of Savvaire
Over 25 years of people-empowering experience…from here to the U.K.
As a senior leadership consultant, executive coach and speaker, Cindy is a sought-after thought partner and catalyst for growth. Before incepting Savvaire, she joined p.Link Coaching Center for Excellence after a prestigious role as the V.P. of Global Education for the Aveda Corporation.
Having lived and worked in Montreal, London, Sydney and New York, Cindy has a first-hand understanding of different business cultures and the realities execs and their teams face. She’s able to connect with people on all rungs on the corporate ladder and gets to the heart of the challenges quickly.
What about her credentials you say? Oh yes, she’s got them.
Cindy has earned many internationally recognized coaching designations and is certified to use a variety of powerful assessment tools such as:
Designations
- CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach)
- ICF PCC (International Coach Federation - Professional Certified Coach)
- Intelligent Leadership Coach™
- Leadership Circle Leadership System™
- Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator
Assessment tools
- The Leadership Circle Profile™
- Gallup's Strength Based Leadership Assessment
- Values in Action - Character Strengths assessment
Physically fit and mentally strong. Namaste.
Cindy is a passionate advocate of physical and mental fitness, making Pilates and meditation a regular part of her life. She and her husband, David, love reading, cooking and traveling from their home in Minneapolis – along with their dogs Luna, Bertie and Tash and cats Bronte (21 years young) and Max.
In her own words...
Where'd you grow up?
“Montreal, Quebec. Canada. It’s the largest city in Quebec, primarily French speaking, and very chic. When I left Quebec, I was fluently bilingual, even though my family spoke English. I was definitely a city girl.”
Super power? What would it be?
“The power to heal or be an amazing artist.”
Favorite food?
“Mangoes, although I have a giant weakness for French fries. Do Martini’s count?”
Who or what inspires you?
“Nature and courage. People who take risks to live the life they want and make a positive difference in the world.”
Most favorite word?
“Possibility”
Least favorite word?
“Impossible”
What are you most passionate about?
“Conservation and protecting wild spaces and the animals.”
What qualities do you admire in others? and in yourself?
“Most of all kindness. Then curiosity, fairness and open-mindedness. I love my own love of learning — and humor.”
Best advice you've ever given?
“Be curious and try stuff.”
Describe your happy place?
“On a beach by the ocean in the sunshine…in Australia…the ocean soothes my soul.”