Cynthia Rodríguez

What if the momentum you're chasing isn't about doing more—but about realigning with what actually matters? In this centering 5-minute reset, Sheila Slick and Dr. Cynthia Rodriguez guide leaders through a powerful practice designed for the moment when early-year excitement fades and the pace overwhelms your purpose. This isn't about pushing harder. It's a breathwork meditation that helps you distinguish between constant motion and consistent alignment—and discover why returning to your intention is the real measure of growth. You'll learn why awareness itself creates momentum, and how to release the pressure of perfection while staying grounded in what you set out to do. Through intentional breathing and guided reflection, you'll reconnect with your focus without the weight of self-criticism. If you're ready to lead from steady focus instead of exhausting force, tune in now. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

What if starting the new year strong isn't about doing more—but about showing up differently? In this clarifying 5-minute reset, Sheila Slick and Dr. Cynthia Rodriguez guide leaders through a powerful intention-setting practice designed to help you realign without reinventing everything. This isn't about resolutions that fade by February. It's a breathwork meditation that helps you identify one word that will guide how you move through the year—not what you accomplish, but how you show up. You'll discover why leadership isn't defined by your output but by your intentionality, and how to trust that each breath brings you forward even when you can't see the entire path ahead. If you're ready to lead from clarity and calm instead of pressure and overwhelm, tune in now. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

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What if the key to leading well in the new year isn't about doing more—but about deciding what to leave behind? In this transformative 5-minute reset, Sheila Slick and Dr. Cynthia Rodriguez guide leaders through a powerful transition practice designed for the threshold between years. This isn't about resolutions or pressure to have everything figured out. It's a breathwork-based meditation that helps you acknowledge what shaped you, release what no longer serves you, and clarify the feeling you want to lead from in the year ahead. You'll discover why choosing one guiding emotion matters more than any list of goals—and how to use intentional breathing to step into renewal without the weight of old stories holding you back. If you're ready to lead from clarity instead of carrying everything forward, tune in now. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Are you exhausted from carrying everyone else's weight while trying to lead effectively? There's a hidden distinction that separates sustainable leaders from burned-out ones—and it's not about working less or caring less. It's about understanding the difference between holding space and carrying weight. Cynthia Rodriguez, EdD guide you through a transformative meditation designed for leaders who support others—teachers, coaches, managers, parents, mentors—anyone feeling the strain of constant emotional labor. This reset teaches you to stay present and supportive without absorbing everyone's challenges as your own. Tune in to discover the simple breathing technique that lets you lead with compassion while protecting your own energy—the practice that changes how your entire team responds to pressure. Perfect for educators, healthcare leaders, nonprofit directors, and anyone who holds space for others professionally. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

What if five minutes could transform you from reactive to strategic? When back-to-back decisions have you trapped in the weeds, you're not leading—you're surviving. This guided meditation lifts you above the noise to see what rushed thinking always misses. Hosts Sheila Slick and Dr. Cynthia Rodriguez guide you through a powerful visualization technique that helps overwhelmed leaders step out of reaction mode and into intentional decision-making. But here's what most executives don't realize about strategic clarity... Tune in to discover the one question that cuts through mental clutter and reveals your next right move—without overthinking it. Perfect for leaders facing high-stakes decisions, team challenges, or the constant pull of urgent demands. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

What if the key to stronger leadership isn't working harder—but learning to pause with intention? In this powerful 5-minute guided meditation, we explore how breath-centered presence transforms your ability to lead with both clarity and compassion. Discover why the most effective educational leaders are mastering the art of leading from the heart rather than sheer willpower. Through intentional breathwork and mindful reflection, you'll experience a simple yet profound shift: from reactive leadership to grounded presence. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about reconnecting with the wisdom that emerges when you stop running on empty. Whether you're navigating challenging conversations, supporting struggling colleagues, or simply feeling the weight of constant demands, this reset offers something most leadership training misses entirely. Ready to lead from your center instead of your stress? Tune in now to discover the practice that's changing how leaders show up. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

When was the last time you felt truly aligned with your work, not overwhelmed, not pressured, but deeply connected to your why? In this transformative 5-minute reset, discover a powerful chest-centered visualization technique that helps leaders reconnect with their vision when the noise of urgent demands drowns out purpose. Through guided breathwork and reflective inquiry, you'll learn what happens when you ask yourself one critical question that top executives use to realign with their leadership purpose. What if the path forward isn't about seeing the entire journey, but illuminating just the next step? This episode reveals why vision doesn't shout, it returns softly, and the exact moment clarity replaces overwhelm. Tune in now to experience the reset that transforms scattered energy into focused leadership, one intentional breath at a time. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support. Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Are you leading on empty, holding the fire for everyone else while your own vision dims? In this powerful 5-minute reset, discover a transformative breathwork technique that reconnects you with your leadership purpose before your next critical decision. Through a simple visualization practice, you'll experience how top executives reignite their inner flame when the noise of endless demands threatens to pull them off course. What if five minutes could shift you from reactive to intentional leadership? This episode reveals the exact moment when scattered energy becomes focused vision, and why the most effective leaders protect this practice fiercely. Tune in now to experience the reset that helps you lead from your best self, not your most depleted. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

What if the difference between scattered leadership and breakthrough clarity took just five minutes? In this conversation, Cynthia shares her father's counterintuitive approach to treating everyone from CEOs to janitors the same—and how that philosophy shaped her leadership style. She reveals why schools are facing a teacher crisis as technology races ahead, and what that tells us about leading through any industry transformation. The real question: Can dedicating just five minutes each day completely reset how you approach challenges, relationships, and opportunities? Cynthia says yes and explains exactly how to make it work. Tune in to discover the one practice that creates clarity, strengthens leadership presence, and helps you tackle change with a calm, focused mind...plus why Sheila's committing to making this her new daily ritual. Cynthia Rodriguez , has spent over 18 years leading teams, strengthening culture, and managing organizational growth. With a BA in Elementary Education, an MSW in Social Work, and an EdD in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development, she brings deep expertise in both educational leadership and human development. As Head of School at a Montessori program, she oversees strategy, operations, and staff development with a focus on building strong, resilient teams. Her background in life coaching and emotional intelligence shapes her people-centered approach. She's passionate about helping adults navigate change, reduce burnout, and lead with clarity and purpose. To connect with Cynthia , visit her LinkedIn Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter : https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by : https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

In this foundational guided meditation, Cynthia Rodriguez, EdD introduces a powerful breath reset technique designed for leaders drowning in back-to-back meetings and endless decisions. But here's what most people miss: it's not just about breathing—it's about what you're holding onto that isn't yours to carry. You'll discover whether you're breathing from a place of stress or from a place of strength. The breakthrough moment comes when you choose one word—just one—that becomes your anchor. Clarity? Strength? Calm? Presence? This isn't positive thinking; it's strategic emotional regulation that transforms how you navigate your entire day. Ready to ground yourself in under 5 minutes? Listen now and discover your anchor word. Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

When Sheila Slick and Cynthia Rodriguez started talking about leadership techniques, something unexpected happened. This isn't just another episode. This is the origin story of why Sheila Slick, MS and Cynthia Rodriguez, EdD launched an entirely new podcast series - because something about this five-minute practice fundamentally shifts how we show up in our daily lives. The real question: If five minutes could prevent burnout, improve clarity, and transform how you show up daily, why isn't everyone doing it? Stay connected! Subscribe to our newsletter at 5minutemindsetreset.com for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Connect with Sheila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book