Cecilia Poggi
Communication | Leadership | Emotional Intelligence
WORK - LIFE
with GUSTO
Helping Leaders Communicate Clearly, Lead Authentically, and Grow Strategically
Meet Cecilia
ABOUT ME
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With 25 years of global leadership experience, I help professionals think critically, communicate with presence, and lead with confidence — all grounded in emotional intelligence.
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Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I work with leaders and organizations across cultures to build influence and drive meaningful impact.
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As a top-rated expert and trusted GrowthSpace partner, I deliver leadership and communication training to clients around the world.
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I live in New York City with my husband and our two daughters.
Insights. Tools. Real-world impact.
Philosophy: Clarity, Confidence, Communication
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Practical Frameworks & Tools: Easy to remember, instantly applicable.
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Leadership Presence: Mastering your impact in every interaction.
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Strategic Messaging: Communicating with purpose and precision.
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Enhanced Visibility: Shining bright in your role.
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Emotional Intelligence: Understanding yourself and others for stronger connections.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
– George Bernard Shaw
Practice Makes Perfect: The Power of Role Play
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Communicating Effectively for Team Leads | May 22, 2024
“Role play was by far my favorite part of the Growthspace experience. In my homework, Cecilia would have me reflect on a real challenge I was facing at work... it helped me feel prepared before addressing challenges in real life. Cecilia also shared great homework assignments and frameworks (like ‘Bingo’) that were easy to remember and implement.”
Beyond the Surface: Deep Reflection & Growth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leadership Style Development | Dec 9, 2024
“Cecilia kept me engaged and pushed me to think more deeply about my goals and decisions. She never accepted a surface-level answer. Instead, she asked me to unpack the thoughts behind my words—this forced me to reflect and prepare at a much deeper level.”
Emotional Intelligence: From Triggers to Triumph
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leadership Style Development | Mar 14, 2025
“I loved the emotional intelligence aspect of our sessions—especially learning to recognize my own triggers and how they were holding me back. Cecilia’s pre-work and follow-up tools made it easy to practice what I learned between sessions. I’ve gained real confidence and can’t wait to keep building on that progress.”
From Learning to Leading: Growth in Daily Work
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leadership Style Development | May 9, 2025
“I’m extremely satisfied with this development experience, especially thanks to Cecilia’s coaching. Her guidance helped me apply learning directly to my daily work. I’ve grown in how I lead, connect with others, and navigate communication differences. She is down-to-earth, thoughtful, and incredibly impactful.”
“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” – Mark Twain