Cindy Schwartz
Professional Development Coach
Welcome to BeCoached! I’m so delighted you have landed here.
I’m Cindy, a Professional Development Coach, and a former Director of Talent StrategyRecruitment Consultant for one of Canada’s premiere staffing agencies.
For 23 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of business and careers, advising more than 200 companies on their hiring strategies and needs while simultaneously guiding thousands of candidates into securing the right roles, negotiating the strongest offers, and begin their new journey’s with clarity and confidence.
That dual perspective gives me something unique in the coaching market.
I’ve seen the HR, recruiting and people game from every angle. I’m keenly attuned to what organizations value, what can trip up careers, and how professionals can set themselves up to be unique and valuable in a competitive job market.
In tandem, I’ve spent the last decade as a Professional Development Coach, working with individuals that didn’t fit into tradional recruiter models and were looking for somoene to create a more tailored approach.
I’ve blended all my expertise in guiding peoples careers into a space that’s designed just for you.
My clients have told me that what truly sets me apart is; my intuition, my capacity to listen to truly understand, to ask powerful questions, and cut through your noise, so you feel genuinely seen, understood, and safe.
I know change isn’t always easy, and I’m here to at that pace you need.
E-mail me your story. Together we can decide if coaching is the right fit for you!
Reach out to cindy@becoached.ca
Your future is waiting. Are you ready to discover what’s possible?
Who Am I?
My Credentials
23 years experience in Recruitment consultation
10 years in Professional development coaching
PPCC Certified Coach, Concordia University (ACSTH ICF Accredited Program)
Diploma in Management (Human Resources), McGill University
Bachelor- Sociology, Concordia University
Certified Yin Yoga instructor - Akasha studio
My interests
I thrive in nature, & love a long walk in the woods. Animals and the environment are very dear to me.
I live to travel to different places and meet people from various cultures
I spend my spare time doing yoga, listening to audiobooks and doing complex puzzles!
Coaching Fact:
Most people change jobs every few years, not because they have to, but because they didn’t choose their path with the clarity and intention a coach can help create.
What People Are Saying
“Working with Cindy is a dream. As a client in her coaching practice, she has been instrumental in helping me evaluate opportunities and work through tricky issues with confidence as I pursue C-level roles. Her deep experience as a recruiter, savvy understanding of the market, and genuine interest in helping her clients succeed is invaluable. She's a leader, deep thinker, and connector--with an unparalleled level of insight and skill, bringing warmth and ingenuity to finding the right match on both sides of the equation. I am grateful to have Cindy in my corner as I navigate career decisions and a path that isn't always linear, but truly meaningful and rewarding”
Jacqueline W PhD- VP, Marketing Communications
Working with Cindy was a life changing experience for me. During our very first conversation I had an aha! moment that moved me to tears, brought on by Cindy gently asking me the same questions I’d been asking myself, but was persistently too afraid to answer. Our subsequent sessions began with Cindy asking what I hoped to achieve during our time together and, though I was sometimes stumped at first, I was always surprised at what came out of my mouth. The person answering wasn’t my social/outwardly self, it was my real/raw self. There is something about her calm and steady presence that cuts straight to the core of the matter and allows you to jump right into the stuff that is difficult for us mere mortals to access in the clutter of our daily lives.
Valerie – VP Marketing