Woman of the Week ~ Cindy Casebolt

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Cindy Casebolt

My Current Job/Company: Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

My Work: I build, coach, and develop teams of amazing leaders, who enable strategy through amazing results for their businesses, their careers, and their communities.

My Passion: Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of science; Helping others achieve the potential in themselves they never thought possible.

My Family: Sean (my husband of 32 years who makes me laugh every day), Helen (beautiful and intelligent daughter), Jack (positive and caring son)

My Hero or Heroes: My grandmother (born Marya Dziadzio); immigrated from Ukraine to America alone at the age of 16 to achieve the American dream!

My Escape: An ocean view at least once a year.

My Pet Peeve: Those who step on others for personal gain.

My Indulgence: A Dairy Queen cake on my birthday!

My Roots: Focused on the things of relevance in history, now, and 100 years from now.

My Future: Exciting!

My Favorite Quote: “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton

My Accessory: All kinds and colors of blazers – the brighter, the better!

My Advice to Young Women: You CAN have it all – you just CAN’T have it all at the same time. Your life is a series of seasons – embrace the journey!

How I Balance it All: Daily “planning and solitude” to focus on the 3-5 most important things every day, sometimes every hour!