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In this episode of Business Origin Stories, Cynthia Newman shares lessons from more than 40 years in wealth management and her transition into executive coaching. After spending decades leading people, developing talent, and navigating organizational complexity, she now helps professionals strengthen leadership skills, improve communication, and create sustainable growth in their careers and businesses. 

One of the central themes of this conversation is self-awareness. Cynthia explains how leaders often struggle not because they lack expertise, but because they are unaware of how others experience their communication, decision-making, and leadership style. She reflects on lessons from her own career and discusses how those experiences now inform her coaching work. 

Amy and Cynthia also explore practical leadership challenges, including managing up, building credibility, working within teams, and creating clear accountability structures.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why self-awareness is foundational to leadership growth
• How bringing solutions, not just problems, builds credibility
• What executives can learn about communication and executive presence
• The importance of role clarity within leadership teams
• Lessons from working with husband-and-wife business partnerships
• Why quarterly planning can create stronger accountability than annual planning
• How leaders can support difficult team dynamics while maintaining trust
• What Cynthia learned from decades in wealth management and management leadership

The conversation also touches on career transitions, mentorship, executive coaching, and the importance of slowing down long enough to learn from the season you're currently in rather than constantly chasing the next milestone.

For leaders navigating growth, organizational change, or new responsibilities, this episode offers practical guidance grounded in experience and thoughtful reflection.

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