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Coaching is an effective way to help people reach their full potential in many different ways such as self-awareness or goal achievement!

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Types of Coaching

Coaching with Cynthia Johnson Ed.D.

By working with Cindy, you will be able to break seemingly large and overwhelming goals down into smaller and manageable steps.  After each session, you will feel motivated to work on actions that will take you closer to achieving your goal. Coaching is also very effective for working on confidence issues, helping you to overcome beliefs about yourself that have held you back for too long.

Coaching can change lives:

  • It can strengthen personal and professional abilities
  • It can empower change and growth
  • If open to possibilities, it can help change perspective
  • It can jumpstart creativity

According to American University in Washington, D.C. Executive Coaching is a proven way to develop an individual, team, and organization across all industries. A Metrix Global study found Executive Coaching has a 788% return on investment. The ICF reports a 70% increase in individual performance, a 50% increase in team performance, and a 48% increase in organizational performance.

Coaching

Process of inspiring and motivating individuals to reach their goals, along with growing both personally and professionally. The process involves questioning, prompting, thought, and dialogue.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • One-to-One Coaching
  • Group Coaching
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Mentoring

The purpose is to accelerate the personal and professional development of a mentee by providing guidance, advice, and feedback.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • One-to-One Mentoring
  • Distance Mentoring

Consulting

The purpose is to provide thoughtful recommendations and ideas that create change or transformation based on workplace analysis, interviews, discussions, and other meaningful data. The goal is to serve as a troubleshooter and provide strategies to improve workplace performance and climate.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • One-to-One Mentoring
  • Distance Mentoring
  • Workplace Culture
  • Workplace Climate
  • Bullying
  • Systems Thinking

Mastermind Coaching

The process of mastermind coaching is where the coach helps a group of people achieve their goals by facilitating discussions that lead to solutions that can solve simple to complex problems.

Walk and Talk Coaching

This process can be in person or at a distance. The client has a topic of the moment that they would like to discuss in confidence. The coach provides confidential support that helps guide the client to a solution or resolution.

Professional Development

Do you receive professional development funding to improve performance in your professional setting? Coaching is a great way to grow professionally and provides sustained support over time.

Additional Coaching Services

Work Transitions

Life Transitions

Behaviors that Impede Work and Home

New Employment or Position Coaching

Working with Unhealthy or Toxic Colleagues

Schedule a FREE discovery call with Cindy.

Together, we can identify areas of growth and develop a plan to help you achieve your professional and/or personal goals.

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Professionalism and reflection define Cindy’s coaching approach. She creates trusting relationships with all of her clients. Her deep knowledge of educational systems and personalized professional development to improve practice have personally assisted me in making decisions regarding my work goals and future. Cindy accomplishes this through her dedication to helping create positive outcomes and personal and professional growth for each individual she comes into contact with. She is passionate, an amazing advocate, and an invaluable resource in the development of creating reflective and effective professionals and leaders.
Jerilyn AshbaughWest Valley School District State and Federal Programs Coordinator
Dr. Johnson is a wonderful coach with a wealth of knowledge! She is relational, empathetic, and always listens with intention. Her natural way of promoting personal reflection empowers those she works with to identify and set achievable goals for personal and professional growth!
Kerstin Thaut
Cindy motivated me to discover my true passions. She walked me through my list of ideas asking questions to help me discover what I really wanted to do in life. I am now working towards a new career that will fit into my passions. I am looking forward to the change of loving what I do and not just working to pay my bills.
V. J. Daniels Ph.d. CandidateAdministrative Assistant III Gonzaga University
The results are measurable. This has been my first experience working with a coach). In our sessions, Cindy has guided me to define and achieve both long and short term goals. I highly recommend her to anyone desiring progress and change in their work and personal life.
Melissa WhiteAccount & Sales Rep. Central/Eastern Washington, & Idaho
Cindy helped me to discover that working in an unhealthy environment and the destruction of a bully is mind debilitating and depressing. Once I was able to recognize the behaviors, I was able to stand up and protect myself from the destruction. I was able to develop an exit plan and find a job where I could thrive. Knowing this information I could share it with my professional colleagues and support change along with advocating for a healthier work environment.
Kellee C.Registered Respiratory Therapist. Eastern Washington
I’ve had the privilege of co-teaching Culture/Climate workshops with Cindy. She was also an integral part of developing the curriculum, layout, and follow-up sessions with clients. Her professionalism, knowledge, and presentation skills are excellent, and Cindy is well received by people who have attended the workshops. Cindy “connects” with individuals, which makes it easy for them to grasp key concepts and, more importantly, implement them! She knows the value of the emotional quotient in getting results. Cindy believes in follow-up and reps for leaders to truly make the changes necessary for personal growth. We all have warts and challenges, and Cindy is a master at getting others to share their vulnerabilities and do something about them. Her real passion is coaching leaders one-on-one to help them reach their goals and aspirations. She has been very supportive of me and has helped me grow my business. I have recommended Cindy to many companies that I work with that want to grow specific leaders in their company.
Wayne GibsonPresident of Unlimited Potential, Inc.
After retiring from my position, I was at a crossroads and not 100% sure what direction I wanted to go – all I knew is that I wanted a change that would help me to live a more balanced life doing something that fed my soul. Cindy thoughtfully listened to me, and without giving me advice, she led me through a process that allowed to me to think creatively and explore the possibilities. She shared her insights when I was getting in my own way and helped me to get past them. I am grateful to have this clarity and to have worked with Cindy.
Brenda WalkowskiChicago, IL
Dr. Johnson helped me identify the barriers I was encountering and formulate a plan of action to move forward. Her wisdom, insight, and calm and grounding presence were a beacon during a difficult time of transition and allowed me to find my way.
Shannon, Ph.D CandidateGonzaga University
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Atalaya - Founder, Owner

Cynthia Johnson, Ed.D.

Cynthia Johnson, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor of Emeritus at Gonzaga University. She works with individuals across the country as a certified personal and executive leadership coach. She is also completing her additional coaching certification in the area of trauma.

She has been involved in education since 1994. She served as President and Treasurer of the Washington Council of Education Administration Programs during her tenure at Gonzaga. She achieved recognition in 2013 with the Jeanne Foster Wardian Leadership in Education Award from the School of Education at G.U., the 2012 winner of the Leading for Professional Learning Award through Learning Forward, and one of five finalists for the 2007 Texas Principal of the Year. She received her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a cognate focus on the role of Superintendent in Schools from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. She has two master’s degrees, one in School Administration and the other in Special Education. She also holds state certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, Biology, School Administrator, and School Superintendent. She is passionate about mentoring and coaching individuals to grow and improve. Her focus areas in education were creating collaborative teaming in PreK-12 schools, positive school culture and morale, and working with at-risk students and families. Her current role is coaching school leaders and those in the private industry. She also serves as an adjunct instructor for The School of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.

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Education & Certifications

  • Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration
  • Certification in School Superintendent, School Principal, Special Education, Biology, Elementary Education
  • M.A. in Special Education
  • M.A. in School Administration
  • B.A. in Elementary Education
  • Certified Executive Coach
  • ICF (Level 2 Certification)
  • Hypnolinguistics
  • Certified Coach Practitioner
  • Business of Coaching Certification

Contact Cindy

Phone

(509) 824 2250

Email

cindy@atalayacoaching.com

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