Meet Jessica Cygan Tingstrom

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jessica Cygan Tingstrom. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Jessica with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
I come from two young parents who immigrated to the United States in the late 80’s. As my first expanders and role models, they demonstrated through their own actions and determination that anything is possible; not easy, but possible if you work hard and get a little bit lucky. They instilled a sense of confidence and belief in me. My father in particular saw my potential and never let me settle. In my eyes there were no limits for what I or anyone else in that manner could do; I still hold this vision. My childhood is rich with examples of people who held strong values, a consistent work ethic and big dreams.

The world intrigues me. From a young age I knew deep in my belly that I am destined to do something with purpose and reach. I don’t second-guess this feeling and it guides all my seemly ‘big’ decisions. Schools, cities, relationships, career moves, and in business. I am at a stage in my life where I follow what lights me up. If I am excited about the topic and having fun most of the time, my fire and drive continues. If it doesn’t, I have learned the art of letting go to create space for the next. I trust life and am willing to do what it takes when I’m on my path.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am an ICF-certified coach, working with individuals and teams to unlock their potential, optimize performance, and improve their personal sustainability. I work within a high performance culture and this requires the best of my coachees on a daily basis. Coaching enables them to continue to grow, increase self awareness, and take aligned action towards their goals. What is exciting me the most right now is that I see many of my clients focused on creating long term healthy habits to increase resiliency and manage emotions. Behavior change takes personal discipline, commitment, and self-compassion – all of which I have the privilege of witnessing regularly.

I am also really excited about the topic of Gen AI & biometrics use in coaching. Keep a close eye on this emerging trend!

In addition, I own Be Still Holistic Wellness, an intentional community and digital wellness studio rooted in stillness. We offer personal development classes and workshops, guided meditations and movement, and live interactive events. Stillness is where you are reminded of your innate power, creativity, and wisdom. My intention is to create a space for our members, Stillness Seekers, to exhale, release their shoulders, and regulate their nervous system. From this place of groundedness, they have access to an ecosystem of tools and community to continue on the path of self-discovery and growth.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Remain curious: feedback is your opportunity to learn. Stay rooted in your values.
Build an authentic, true network of people you can count on.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
Honestly, I love this question at this point in time because the answer is myself. Ironically, I created Be Still Holistic Wellness based in the belief that we all have exactly what we need within us to achieve what we desire; building this business actually mirrored this belief right back.

There are a number of people who have inspired, coached, and mentored me along the way. For a while I held a limiting belief that I needed others to “help me” make it in this industry. Community is important for sure, but if you don’t believe in yourself 110%, like really, deeply in your bones believe in yourself, it is not going to work. I credit the personal work I do and have done for years – journaling, prayer, meditation, movement and self-care. Self-inquiry and reflection are what I need to stay grounded and learn from my actions.

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