Transformation is a journey without a final destination
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Struggling to clarify your vision and purpose?
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Seeking to boost confidence to overcome obstacles, biases and doubts?
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Wanting to unlock the courage to navigate your path with authenticity & resilience?
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Wishing you were making more progress toward your goals and dreams?
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If you are nodding along to any of these experiences, know that you're not alone.
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Navigating your journey can be challenging, especially without a clear plan and guide.
Dreaming of being more confident, brave, successful, fulfilled and authentically yourself is just the beginning; turning those dreams into reality is where the real journey begins.
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The good news? The key to your success resides within you.
Even better news? You don't have to navigate your journey alone. Our purpose is to light the way, providing the roadmap and tools to navigate your path to success.
About Me
Hi, I'm Cecilia Hajredinaj (Rodriguez Gallardo)
Latina Leadership Coach & Strategist
Storm Breaker & Navigator
With over 25 years of experience climbing the career ladder in corporate America, I took on various leadership roles and overcame numerous challenges along the way. Throughout my career, I learned to adapt, upskill, think strategically, and navigate change, which helped me build a successful career. However, despite these achievements, something always felt missing.
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For years, I wrestled with an inner struggle, searching for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. This led me to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-awareness, where I explored what truly ignited my passion, purpose, and energy.
During my time leading the coaching business at Morgan Stanley, everything came to light. I realized that coaching others to think strategically and purposefully about their future wasn't just a side-gig, it was when I felt most alive & fulfilled.
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Seeing the transformation in those I partnered with became my greatest reward and inspired me to dedicate myself to making a meaningful difference. Thus, Thrive & Lead by Design was born.
Today, my mission is to empower women leaders & ethnically diverse leaders to navigate their complex environments and achieve their fullest potential by integrating self-awareness with strategic planning, critical decision-making, & execution.
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Leveraging my unique blend of personal insight, business acumen, and a coaching framework + tools, I empower others to thrive.
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Are you ready to embark on your journey? Let's take the first step together!
How We Can Help
We provide purposeful leadership coaching in three key areas.
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Our services include 1:1 coaching, intimate team workshops and group programs for up to 20 participants, designed to drive results, foster a sense of community, and create meaningful change.
Career Direction
Set purposeful career goals & uncover strengths, values, and passions to align career with true self.
Confidence & Assertiveness
Overcome fears, self-doubt & systemic barriers to seize opportunities and express thoughts effectively.
Strategic Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Navigate complex environments—whether due to organizational change, new leadership, new field or role, climbing the career ladder—& make informed decisions.
Success Stories
"The coaching sessions taught me to be kinder to myself and appreciate my accomplishments. Also, to value my time and delegate to others when possible. Cecilia was a great listener to my challenges of the week and helped me to navigate through them and set priorities. The career projection exercise was challenging and very effective. It brought to light professional areas of interest I had been contemplating, but had not put on paper in this way. It is a great tool and will use it in the future."