Learn About The “Perfect Fit” System

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Learn About The "Perfect Fit" System

Specializing in ALL areas of corporate training including:

 

  • Leadership

  • Sales

  • Customer Service

  • High Performance Coaching

  • Communication

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What Athena Clients Are Saying

 

We have had the pleasure of working with Cindy Stradling to source several top notch consultants to assist us with the design and delivery of a variety of Learning and Development and HR Programs. This this successful collaboration we have truly appreciated Cindy's very high standards for members of her network, the drive and energy she brings to her work and most importantly her strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of her clients.

Deborah A. Fillippe, CHRL VP Human Resources Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.

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TRAINING/FACILITATING

Highly skilled subject matter experts
Fully customized
Real/relevant experience
Adult learning principles
Sustainable results
Interactive & engaging

COACHING/CONSULTING

Credentialed coaches
Real life experience
Leadership development
Results focused
Human Resources Support
Human Capital Consulting

DESIGN/ASSESSMENTS

Instructional design
Update outdated curriculum
Train the trainer
Perfect fit assessment
Customized 360
Relevant Content

Clients Say It Best

“Cindy provides a very progressive and engaging training environment. We have seen her successfully provide solutions to companies and individuals from all sectors, from the sophisticated to entry level. The integrity she applies to all aspects of her business is beyond reproach.”

Al Diggins, President and GM Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

Case Studies

Recent Posts

  • Listen Beyond Words by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    When people talk about a good communicator, what they often mean is someone who is articulate and able to get her or his point across in a discussion. While speaking effectively is one part of communication, the actual words you use are only a small part of the complete message. […]

  • Walk A Mile In Your Client’s Shoes by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    One of the most effective ways to develop a true relationship and understanding of another person is to have the ability to feel empathy. Empathy is not the same as sympathy; it is a much more authentic feeling. Sympathy is the ability to see things from your perspective and understand […]

  • When Speaking With Clients – Think Partnership by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    No customer likes to feel they are the target of a pre-rehearsed sales pitch. Old-school sales methods that pressure or push a customer or client into making a purchase are no longer effective and drive away clients. Sales professionals and business leaders who successfully retain clients and build their customer […]

  • Check In To Stay In Touch by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    As a business, staying in touch with your clients and customers is an increasingly important part of creating loyalty and trust. Clients of any type, including B2B, B2C, or B2G, are more likely to continue to work with another business that treats them like a valued client and not just […]

  • Never Assume Your Client’s Needs by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    There are three different types of beliefs when it comes to sales. These include the belief that a customer will not be interested in buying what you are selling, a belief the customer will only purchase specific types of items, or a belief that focuses on the possiblity of selling […]

  • The Art Of Asking Good Questions by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    The role of a sales rep has changed over time. The top salespeople today structure their time with clients very differently than meetings of a few decades ago. Increasingly, the role of a salesperson is to become a trusted authority for a client or customer, with the sales professional having […]

  • Breathe – Your Super Power by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    Breathing is something we do every minute of our lives. The average adult breathes about 20,000 times each day without ever giving the process a thought. Breathing is actually a complex procedure that requires a specific cluster of cells in the brain, known as the preBötzinger Complex, to signal the […]

  • The Many Benefits Of Mindfulness by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    Mindfulness is a way of being. It is a focus on what is happening in the present moment without dwelling on the past or creating anxiety over what is yet to happen in the future. Entering a mindfulness mindset allows individuals to make significant positive changes in their mental, emotional, […]

  • How To Be Where You Are For Better Communication by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. ~George Bernard Shaw A quick search of the internet makes it evident how important people see communication in all aspects of life. When focusing on business training and leadership development, communication becomes even more of a […]

  • Meditation Can Change Your Life by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC

    It may seem as if meditation and mindfulness are very new concepts, or perhaps New Age concepts, but they are actually ancient practices that date back to about 1500 BCE. The ancient practices were first developed in India, Japan, and China, and are also linked to religions including Islam, Hinduism, […]