An Uplifting Message
Dr. Cynthia Zurchin is a motivational speaker, trainer and coach who uplifts her audiences with insightful, passionate workshops and presentations. Cindy can help guide your organization in the areas most needing attention by tailoring her presentation to your company’s specific goals or opportunities. She has worked with General Motors and Fed Ex and many other industry leaders to deliver presentations helping to increase workplace productivity, improve client relations, implement new processes and provide fresh ideas on leadership and mindfulness.
She has appeared on the Jim Blasingame Small Business Advocate Show, as well as other podcasts inspiring leaders to push in a new direction to achieve success.
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This Shaler police officer rescued her from a car fire 41 years ago. In January, they reunited by chance.
On a sunny day in April 1981, Shaler police Sgt. Ralph Hoffman was patrolling Mount Royal Boulevard when a car full of young men sped past him him with a blue volunteer firefighter’s light flashing on its roof.

4’E’s of Maintenance
The New Year brings thoughts of resolutions and ways to improve our lifestyles and create healthy habits. Many of us have experienced our best intentions end up in disappointments. There is no reason we have to pick the date of January 1 to make improvements to our lifestyles. It is always the perfect time to commit to yourself to develop the best YOU!…
Taking Time to Give Thanks
As we prepare to think about Thanksgiving, which is right around the corner, I place signs that say, “I am Thankful for….” on the doors to each of our dance studios along with a pad of sticky notes. The students and families have a chance to take a sticky note and complete the phrase sharing what they are thankful for with others…

Client Logos and Testimonials
“Thank you so very much for coming to UPMC Mercy today to present to the nurses who care for trauma and burn patients. They loved your presentation and you received all 5s in our rating system. One of the nurses commented she’d love to have you as her life coach! Thank you for sharing your story and giving back to the health care team.”
Michele Buraczewski
Trauma Nurse Educator, UPMC Mercy
“Cindy Zurchin is a relatable, master storyteller who skillfully weaves her personal and professional experiences into meaningful lessons of self-leadership and resilience. She engages individuals and communities by creating individual context, creatively exploring options, and coaching for success! Cindy is a compassionate and consummate professional, with a heart of gold.”
Peter Gray
V.P. Operations, The Ken Blanchard Companies
“I’ve worked with Cindy Zurchin over the last few years and she is a true professional leader and trainer. Cindy is one of the most energetic, informative and passionate trainers you will ever work with. Her style of training is as effective as her impressive leadership success as a school principal and superintendent. She always gives her customers ‘service with personality’ from the heart.”
Kevin Hammond
Executive Director, The Blanchard Institute
“I was very impressed with Cindy’s knowledge of topics, high energy and great examples. She was able to connect with and engage our engineers and designers who benefited from the training on customer service, building trust and effective communications.”
Vance Williams
General Manager, JNE Consulting
“Dr. Zurchin has been a great motivational speaker and trainer to inspire our staff. She has helped our teachers build trust with our students. This has enabled us to further our mission and vision as we continue to do great things for students!”
Mark Kalpakgian
Director of Strategic Partnerships, The Classical Academies
“Our teachers and classified staff have really benefited from the training on mindset and building resiliency. We have seen the academics, attendance and behavior improve. The strategies you provided have been more effective than changing curriculums to see success with our students. Success breeds success! Thank you.”
Brian Bettger
Director of School Climate & Student Wellness, Victorville, CA