About Cecilia Calderón

Cecilia partners with organizations and supports leaders to first look within, so they can lead and inspire with passion. She has over 20 years of experience developing leaders and partnering with organizations to build high performing teams. Her leadership experience spans roles in Credit & Collections, Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management & Development.

Embracing Resilience and Wisdom in Times of Change

By |2025-02-25T14:26:43+00:00February 25th, 2025|

Leading today is truly a journey of heart and strength. Each day unfolds with its own challenges—some we can predict, others that surprise us, and others can overwhelm us, stirring deep emotions from anger, and sadness to despair. In my journey, as a woman, and as an immigrant, I've found a powerful lesson ...

The Appreciation Shift

By |2024-10-31T15:26:44+00:00October 31st, 2024|

Join Cecilia Calderón as she guides you through a gratitude meditation to reclaim your focus and tap into a mindset that strengthens both inner peace and outer leadership. 

How to Soften the Grip of Self-Doubt

By |2024-07-02T20:13:48+00:00May 23rd, 2024|

It’s in these moments that despite meticulous planning and preparation, unforeseen complications arise, and the uncertainty of new challenges can magnify our inner doubts, prompting us to question ...

The Leadership and Life Lessons of The Camino

By |2023-10-26T14:58:59+00:00October 26th, 2023|

The first question I’m always asked is “Why?” I wish I had a specific answer, but I don’t. Sometimes you just feel the call, and 10 years ago I heard the call of the Camino. For years it was a very subtle call, sometimes making it to my bucket list and at other times falling off. At the end of 2019, I felt

The Power of Psychological Safety

By |2023-06-01T01:01:55+00:00May 25th, 2023|

Good leadership is one of the most important aspects of any successful business, and having a team that performs exceptionally is one of the most apparent signs of leadership success.

The Way We Talk to Ourselves Matters

By |2022-11-17T21:17:02+00:00March 4th, 2022|

Yes, when we defend or argue for our weaknesses, we don’t change. We can see this from two perspectives: The inside-out and the outside-in. Inside-out has to do with how we talk to ourselves and, more importantly, how we convince ourselves not to do or say what could positively change our lives. Outside-in looks at the impact on ourselves and others—specifically, our teams and organizations—when we defend, rationalize, or justify our ineffective behaviors when we get derailed.

The Ultimate Form of Self-Care: Saying No

By |2022-11-17T21:19:32+00:00September 7th, 2021|

Overload, exhaustion, and burnout are not badges of honor or status symbols; they are signs of an unhealthy workplace. When our default answer to every request is set to yes, we usually end up overextended and resentful. So, how can we begin building healthier boundaries? In this blog post, Cecilia takes a look into one of the most important aspects of self-care: saying no.

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