Cindy Schmelzenbach
Christian life and strengths coach for cross-cultural leaders in New Mexico
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $170 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Christian coachingFaith-based life coachingPurpose and callingPurpose and directionLife transitionsGoal setting and accountabilityWork-life balanceLeadership developmentTeam performanceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths) |
| Works with | Christians and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | New Mexico, United States |
| Credentials | ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; Conversational Intelligence Enhanced Practitioner; Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling; Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach (PCCI) |
| Practice | Coaching With Cindy |
Cindy Schmelzenbach is a Christian life coach and strengths coach who works with leaders, including those in cross-cultural settings. She holds an ICF Professional Certified Coach credential and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She spent 19 years in cross-cultural leadership roles with a global ministry organization and launched a Member Care initiative across 46 countries of Asia Pacific. She also serves on faculty at Professional Christian Coaching Institute and offers mentor coaching for other coaches.
What Cindy helps with
Cindy helps clients find clarity, align their choices with their values, and build a fresh vision and mindset. She also works with clients on resilience and life balance.
- Aligning life choices with personal values
- Building resilience
- Finding genuine life balance
- Creating a fresh vision and mindset
- Understanding personal strengths through CliftonStrengths
- Improving team dynamics and relationships
- Leading in cross-cultural settings
- Reaching ICF credentials as a coach
Who Cindy works with
Cindy coaches individuals and leaders in many settings. Her clients range from people quietly changing their world to public leaders who influence thousands with their decisions. She has a special focus on intercultural and intergenerational leaders, and on people who work where diverse cultures meet.
How Cindy works
Each session starts by setting the client's focus and desired outcome. Cindy then explores new awareness and perspective with the client and designs action steps that support progress. She offers CliftonStrengths coaching to help clients see how they are designed and what energizes them. Her practice also includes team or group coaching. Clients start with a complimentary inquiry call to check fit.
Background and qualifications
Cindy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She is also a Conversational Intelligence Enhanced Practitioner and a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI. She spent 19 years in entrepreneurial businesses and 19 years in cross-cultural leadership roles with a global ministry organization. In that work she developed a Member Care initiative and coordinated it across 46 countries of Asia Pacific.
Cindy Schmelzenbach pricing
Programs and services
- Life coaching
- CliftonStrengths coaching
- Team or group coaching
- Coach supervision
- ICF mentor coaching
- Complimentary inquiry call
Cindy Schmelzenbach reviews
The CoachVouch take
Cindy led a Member Care initiative across 46 countries of Asia Pacific and now coaches leaders who work across cultures.
Best for Christian leaders in cross-cultural settings who want clarity, resilience, and a plan built on their strengths.
Common questions
How much does Cindy Schmelzenbach charge?
Coaching with Cindy runs $140 to $170 an hour. Message Cindy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cindy Schmelzenbach help with?
Cindy Schmelzenbach helps with aligning life choices with personal values, building resilience, finding genuine life balance and creating a fresh vision and mindset.
Is Cindy Schmelzenbach certified?
Cindy Schmelzenbach lists: ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; Conversational Intelligence Enhanced Practitioner; Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling; Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach (PCCI).
Does Cindy offer mentor coaching for other coaches?
Yes. Cindy provides ICF mentor coaching for coaches working toward or renewing an ACC or PCC credential.
Does Cindy coach teams and groups?
Yes. Her practice includes team and group coaching along with one-on-one life coaching and strengths coaching.
How do I contact Cindy Schmelzenbach?
Send Cindy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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