Cynthia Iglesias Guven
Career coach · virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC
"I help federal government mid-career and executives transition to the private sector. I also help executives become authentic and effective leaders." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gov-to-Growth™ Program mid-career & executive public sector professionals |
12 sessions · 12 coaching sessions (50 min each) · Homework in between sessions · Resume assistance · Networking tips · Interview prep | on request |
| Executive Leadership Program mid-career & executive leaders |
6 sessions · 6 coaching sessions (50 min each) · Homework in between sessions · Communication guidance (public speaking, receiving and providing feedback, oral and written communication, etc.) · Delegating strategies · Work-life balance tips | on request |
| Group Coaching Sessions | Five to ten participants · One-hour discussions · Focused on shared themes like career transitions, leadership, or work/life balance · Reflection, strategy-building, and collaboration · Support of accountability partners | on request |
| Career Transition Group Session former government workers |
1 session · One-hour session · Connect with other government workers · Explore ways of transferring skills to another sector · Gain insight into positioning to pivot | on request |
| 1:1 One Hour Sessions existing clients needing specific and ongoing coaching |
1 session · One 50 minute session · Specific interview prep · Specific cover letter prep · Specific presentation/speech prep · Work-life balance concern | on request |
| Emotional Intelligence Assessments with Coaching | 6 sessions · EQ-i 2.0 assessment · Review results together · Identify priorities · Build personalized development plan through six coaching sessions · EQ 360 includes feedback from others | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 1 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Discuss your current situation and goals · Explore which program is right for you · Create a clear roadmap for your next steps
- Assessments
- EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360
- Before coaching
- Senior U.S. Diplomat, government diplomacy (25 years); Senior Executive, U.S. Department of Agriculture (10 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Job search | A 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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
Their website promises results: "The Gov-to-Growth program is 12 sessions with a guarantee to help high level public sector clients land jobs in the private sector.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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