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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.
Cindy has been a terrific resource to Metro! She met with us to clearly understand our needs then provided us with a shortlist of top-quality trainers for us to meet. The whole process was simple and seamless, and it saved us a lot of time in sourcing companies with specific skill sets. She's a pleasure to work with.
Gary Grant, CHRL
Director, Talent Management and Training
Metro Inc.
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
Manufacturing Consortium
Cindy has been engaged by Express Scripts Canada to provide Presentation Skills training to our management team. Cindy's expertise in this area has been invaluable in supporting our leaders with their leadership development in their presentation styles.
Anthea Gomez
Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services
Express Scripts Canada
Cindy is the epitome of positive energy! I didn't just work with Cindy at Duplium; I continue to keep in touch with Cindy because she is a wealth of knowledge and always a delight to catch up with. If you need something or someone, just ask her, she will get it done! She embodies the unique combinations of integrity, commitment and resourcefulness. Thank you Cindy for all the times you gave me just what I needed!
Susan Orenbach
Senior Human Resources Professional
We engaged Cindy to help us develop a leadership training program and provide our management with one on one coaching. Cindy's professionalism, ability to understand our challenges and develop an innovative, cost effective training program in a timely manner was truly impressive. I recommend and welcome the opportunity to work with Cindy.
Marina Lichtenberg
National Manager, Talent Acquisition
Canon Canada - "Your gateway to a dynamic career with Canon"
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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.
Cindy has been a terrific resource to Metro! She met with us to clearly understand our needs then provided us with a shortlist of top-quality trainers for us to meet. The whole process was simple and seamless, and it saved us a lot of time in sourcing companies with specific skill sets. She's a pleasure to work with.
Gary Grant, CHRL Director, Talent Management and Training Metro Inc.
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 Manufacturing Consortium
Cindy has been engaged by Express Scripts Canada to provide Presentation Skills training to our management team. Cindy's expertise in this area has been invaluable in supporting our leaders with their leadership development in their presentation styles.
Anthea Gomez Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services Express Scripts Canada
Cindy is the epitome of positive energy! I didn't just work with Cindy at Duplium; I continue to keep in touch with Cindy because she is a wealth of knowledge and always a delight to catch up with. If you need something or someone, just ask her, she will get it done! She embodies the unique combinations of integrity, commitment and resourcefulness. Thank you Cindy for all the times you gave me just what I needed!
Susan Orenbach Senior Human Resources Professional
We engaged Cindy to help us develop a leadership training program and provide our management with one on one coaching. Cindy's professionalism, ability to understand our challenges and develop an innovative, cost effective training program in a timely manner was truly impressive. I recommend and welcome the opportunity to work with Cindy.
Marina Lichtenberg National Manager, Talent Acquisition Canon Canada - "Your gateway to a dynamic career with Canon"
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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
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- CASE STUDY: Excel Training
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When it comes to daily rituals, there are three types of people. There are those who follow their routines rigorously, with no deviation or flexibility. Next, there are those who have some daily activities or habits, but with limited structure or routine, so things are often missed or pushed to […]
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It is very natural in times of challenge, chaos, and change to turn into a turtle and hide in your shell. For different people, this may mean different things, from becoming inflexible and stuck to those who try to weather the storm until it passes. However, staying stuck is sometimes […]
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“Don’t make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstanding, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz Don Miguel Ruiz wrote “The Four […]
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Hindsight Is 2020 by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC
When it comes to summing up a year with a phrase, “Hindsight is 2020,” is perhaps one of the best. In looking back at this time in 2019, very few people had heard about a virus in China. Even fewer understood the potential for the virus turning into a global […]
Working Through A Personal Year End Review by Cindy Stradling CSL, CPC
2020 is a year when many well-designed goals, as well as personal and professional objectives, were pushed to the back burner. For many in leadership and professional roles, the first half of the year was spent trying to convert traditional companies to remote work companies, addressing all of the technology, […]