Cindy Jackson
Chief Learning Officer
Cindy Jackson’s ability to seek out the core of unique leadership challenges has made her a sought-after coach, speaker, and master facilitator. She helps her clients increase their capacity and raise their awareness of their leadership impact. Her approach to leadership consulting and coaching draws on her 25 years of experience as a senior executive at a multinational corporation. Cindy unfailingly brings an engagement program, a vision, a coaching session — and a room — to life.
As a thought-partner and catalyst for change, Cindy assists her clients to become more effective leaders who can navigate complex situations. Leveraging the pLink Leadership framework, she draws on compassion and deep listening skills to guide leaders into alignment with their purpose and values. Her history as a top-level decision maker gives her an intimate understanding of the expectations and challenges encountered by senior leaders, and she is highly skilled at supporting leadership development and a strong leadership culture within an organization.
Cindy has earned several internationally recognized coaching designations. She holds a Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation and is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach. Additionally, she is a Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. She is qualified to deliver the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and the VIA Pro: Character Strengths assessment. She is a certified practitioner in the Leadership Circle Profile™ 360 assessment tool as well as the Leadership Circle System of leadership development.
Cindy’s lifelong love of learning has resulted in keen research skills and a hunger for her own development. Those who know her delight over Cindy’s sense of fashion and fairness — not to mention, she’s got a great sense of humor. Cooking is one of her many passions, and her spice cabinet is bursting with flavors from around the globe. A true animal lover, Cindy would happily house a llama or a parrot—but for now, she and her husband keep it simple with three dogs and a cat at home in Minneapolis.
Chief Learning Officer
Cindy Jackson’s ability to seek out the core of unique leadership challenges has made her a sought-after coach, speaker, and master facilitator. She helps her clients increase their capacity and raise their awareness of their leadership impact. Her approach to leadership consulting and coaching draws on her 25 years of experience as a senior executive at a multinational corporation. Cindy unfailingly brings an engagement program, a vision, a coaching session — and a room — to life.
As a thought-partner and catalyst for change, Cindy assists her clients to become more effective leaders who can navigate complex situations. Leveraging the pLink Leadership framework, she draws on compassion and deep listening skills to guide leaders into alignment with their purpose and values. Her history as a top-level decision maker gives her an intimate understanding of the expectations and challenges encountered by senior leaders, and she is highly skilled at supporting leadership development and a strong leadership culture within an organization.
Cindy has earned several internationally recognized coaching designations. She holds a Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation and is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach. Additionally, she is a Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. She is qualified to deliver the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and the VIA Pro: Character Strengths assessment. She is a certified practitioner in the Leadership Circle Profile™ 360 assessment tool as well as the Leadership Circle System of leadership development.
Cindy’s lifelong love of learning has resulted in keen research skills and a hunger for her own development. Those who know her delight over Cindy’s sense of fashion and fairness — not to mention, she’s got a great sense of humor. Cooking is one of her many passions, and her spice cabinet is bursting with flavors from around the globe. A true animal lover, Cindy would happily house a llama or a parrot—but for now, she and her husband keep it simple with three dogs and a cat at home in Minneapolis.
Q&A with Cindy
Where I grew up: Montreal, Canada, and Sydney, Australia
My family: David (husband), Betsy and Kate (step-daughters), Luna, Birdie, Tasha (dogs), and Max (cat)
My favorite music: Joni Mitchell, Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, Van Morrison
My favorite foods: Italian, Middle Eastern
My favorite cocktail: Vodka martini
What I like to do in my spare time: Read, cook, catch up with friends, and be in nature
My first job: Selling jeans in the coolest store in Montreal
Something no one would believe about me: I once had dinner with David Bowie.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
Leonard Cohen