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Cindy Gross

Befriending Dragons

Hi Reader,

Back-to-back calls. Holding space for everyone else.
Delivering. Performing. Proving.
The days blur together—and so do you.

If that’s you, you’re not broken. You’re at a threshold.
And something in you already knows: this isn’t sustainable.

I’ve been there.
For me, the breaking point came not from failure—but from success that didn’t feel like mine.
I was performing the version of leadership I thought they needed.
Until my body—and my clarity—said enough.

That’s what my coaching is for.

Not to help you hustle better.
To help you come home to yourself.

I work with leaders—especially women and non-binary folks—who are done shape-shifting to fit systems that never fit them.
We name what’s true. We listen to the signals. And we build new ways of leading that don’t cost you your clarity, your boundaries, or your joy.

And now, there’s a new way to start that process with even more clarity:

I’m now certified in the Leadership Circle Profile™ (LCP).

It’s a 360° leadership assessment that doesn’t just show what you do—it reflects why. LCP reveals your Creative strengths, your Reactive tendencies, and what might be shaping your leadership from behind the scenes.

Some clients may want to start their coaching arc with this mirror.
Others prefer to move straight into the Dragon Path.
Either way, if you’re curious, ask me.
We can tailor your journey together.

Want to try a small shift this weekend?

So many of us say “yes” before we’ve even checked in with ourselves—yes to the meeting, the favor, the deadline, the emotional labor.
It’s not just overcommitting. It’s a pattern of giving away your power to stay safe, included, or useful.

This weekend, try this instead:

Before you say yes—pause.
Ask yourself: Is this a true yes you can feel from your heart and body? Or a yes to avoid guilt, disappointment, or conflict?

If it’s a yes from alignment, name it.
If it’s a no or a maybe, say: “Let me check on that and get back to you.”
Even that one sentence creates space—for your truth to have a seat at the table.

Journal about it for one week.
What patterns come up? Where do you comply or accommodate by default?
Where did you try something new—and what shifted?

This is how you begin to move from Reactive to Creative—one pause, one choice, one brave boundary at a time.

If you’re ready to stop performing and start leading from clarity—let’s talk.

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Or just hit reply and tell me what’s top of mind or heart for you.

With dragonfire warmth and enduring wisdom,
Cindy Gross
Founder, Befriending Dragons
Your Leadership Clarity Coach
🐉 https://befriendingdragons.com

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