Cindy Saunders

Leadership coach · Reno, NV · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: HRCI SPHR

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
The Cornerstone Program
Senior leaders and executives who want deeper insight, influence, and centered presence		 24 sessions · 36 weeks · 24 one-on-one coaching sessions · 9-month engagement · Tailored assessments including 360, EQ, DISC, and Leadership · Between-session support on request
The Ascent Program
Senior leaders and executives ready for the next level, including women in leadership		 18 sessions · 24 weeks · 18 one-on-one coaching sessions · 6-month engagement · Tailored assessments including Emotional Intelligence and DISC · Between-session support on request
The Focus Program
Experienced leaders needing targeted support without long-term commitment		 6 sessions · 8 weeks · 6 one-on-one coaching sessions · Flexible timeline typically 2-3 months · Optional assessments Emotional Intelligence or DISC · Between-session support on request
Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching
Leaders seeking to understand and improve emotional intelligence		 2 sessions · Detailed report with insight into emotional patterns · Strategies for leading with clarity and connection · One initial session to determine assessment fit · Follow-up debrief session to explore results on request

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

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
Initial honest assessment of current leadership situation · Identify leadership goals and challenges · Develop leadership habits and skills · Apply insights in real-time leadership context · Measure progress over time
Assessments
Emotional Intelligence, DISC, 360 Feedback, Leadership Assessments
Before coaching
HR professional and business leader, HR, business, and leadership development (20 years)

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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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