Meet Cindy Wahler

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Cindy Wahler. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Cindy below.

Cindy, thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?

My parents raised me to believe that obstacles or set backs were opportunities to be creative and find an alternative path. It was expected that in life we all face various challenges and if we learn to pause and regroup we will find an innovative solution.

I observed my parents and their sense of optimism was contagious. They were my role models regarding the need to reflect and learn how to be resourceful. I began to realise that they as well as many others share an essential trait. Their level of energy was infectious and attracted like minded people. Optimists are highly resourceful and pool their common intelligence by working together to problem solve.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I have the good fortune of being highly curious. I love to learn and explore new things. It’s what keeps us youthful. A sense of curiosity has allowed me have a number of successful careers. As a risk taker I always lead with my inner voice which says “what is the worst thing that can happen?” The worst is I may fail, be rejected and although that stings the gain of wining far out weighs the cost of not stepping forward. Once I can answer that question it almost always empowers me to move forward.

I run a successful consulting business supporting executive leaders align critical leadership skills to develop and execute on strategy for profitable growth. I basically work with three groups: I am an advisor to Boards for CEO Succession; Coach Executives and their teams on effective collaboration and stakeholdering and thirdly support the development of Emerging leaders. You can find me at cindywahler.com

My clients have been a tremendous wealth of insight and have taught me so much around what makes leaders successful. I then took many of these invaluable insights on what makes great leaders and published a book entitled “20 Effective Habits for Mastery At Work” The book can be purchased on Amazon.

And for absolute fun, another passion of mine is baking. So again taking yet another risk, launched a cookie and dessert business in 2021 called Bite Me Cookie. You can explore all my dessert offerings on Instagram @bite.me.cookie

I love to challenge myself and both the leadership consulting business and my baking business are a few of my many passions.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Being bold and taking risks. I strongly believe that later in life you do not want to have regrets for not trying. I take comfort in knowing I had guts and courage to put myself out there.

Humans are not meant to do just one thing in life. We have many talents and the key is to surround yourself with those who believe in you. They challenge you and provide invaluable insights that help shape your dreams.

Do lots of research. Learn from experts in the field. Being bold and courageous is a compelling trait. It allows you to persevere and keep going even with setbacks or failures.

As far as advice, I think if you play it safe you will have a predictable and secure life. If you bet on yourself you will have an opportunity to embody a sense of self mastery and tremendous resourcefulness. I equate it with never allowing others to take away your currency!

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

I have built a highly resourceful network of family and colleagues. When I am overwhelmed or stuck, I with easily ask for help. It is common place to do the opposite and dig in. Unfortunately this can be isolating and does not allow us to transition to an alternate path.

I also assume that my problems or challenges are not unique to me, but rather shared by many. I always call upon my network for advice and guidance.

I strongly believe that no one is successful by themselves. In other words, my success is the result of being open to feedback and being aware of my shortcomings. This allows me to pivot, regroup, and move forward.

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