Cynthia Whitfield-Story

Leadership coach · Franklin, TN · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: Hogan

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"INSPIRE1 partners with executives, leadership teams, and organizations to strengthen leadership effectiveness, navigate complexity, and build cultures where people and performance thrive." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Strategic Planning
organizations navigating mergers & acquisitions, scaling, or restructuring		 Discovery phase · Development phase · Implementation phase · Clear priorities aligned with business vision · Cross-functional accountability and momentum on request
Fractional C-Suite Services
organizations in transition, growth, or realignment		 COO services to improve operating plans, manage day-to-day, enhance management systems · CMO services to increase marketing ROI and create go-to-market strategies · CFO services to develop financial strategies such as financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning · Part-time, project-based, or interim executive services · Embedding seamlessly into team/business to deliver stability, systems, and results on request
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
buyers, sellers, or organizations restructuring		 Buy-Side & Sell-Side Advisory · Critical Review of plans to uncover risk and confirm opportunities · Post-Merger Integration · Due Diligence on financials, operations, and market position · Preparation of strong financial packages for sellers on request
Comprehensive Business Plans
business owners		 Strategy Development · Market Research · Capital Raising Support · Operational Planning · Partnership Building on request
Capital Raise Guidance
business owners		 Equity Capital guidance (venture capital, private equity, angel investors, corporate partners) · Debt Financing guidance (loans, asset-based lending, flexible options) · Alternative Funding exploration (revenue-based financing) · Assessment of business plan, financial model, and growth story · Preparation of investor-ready materials on request
Executive Coaching
senior leaders		 Confidential one-to-one coaching · Help to become more self-aware, decisive, visionary, and action-oriented · Sharpen presence · Deepen emotional intelligence · Align leadership approach with organizational priorities on request
Team Coaching & Culture Programs
mid-level and senior leaders, teams, boards, cross-functional teams		 Workshops · Leadership retreats · Team summits · Build trust · Bolster alignment on request
Leadership Development / Individual Coaching
individual leaders		 Build on strengths · Build self-awareness · Develop practical leadership tools · Create supportive space for reflection and perspective · Improve collaboration and leadership style on request
New Staff Onboarding & Coaching Development
new leaders and employees		 Onboarding programs · Development programs · Smooth integration · Clarified expectations · Build confidence and momentum on request
Continuous Feedback & Development
leaders and organizations		 Structured feedback loops · Reflection points · Measurable milestones · Regular actionable items · Track progress through measurable goals on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Assessment of business plan, financial model, and growth story · Preparation of investor-ready materials · Execution including connecting with sources, negotiating terms, structuring deals, and closing transactions
Assessments
Hogan Personality Assessments, Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching, Leadership 360 Stakeholder Interviews
Before coaching
Senior Vice President, Insurance; Entrepreneur, FedEx delivery business, gas station and convenience stores

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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