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From Air Force Officer to Helping Women Lead Without Overwhelm | Cynthia Coy
Description
Dr. Cynthia Koi (Cynthia Coy) is the founder and CEO of Uncaged Solutions, a leadership development and executive coaching firm helping high-achieving women move from overwhelm to overflow. A retired US Air Force officer, certified John Maxwell coach, and leadership strategist, she equips executives with the mindset, communication, and emotional intelligence needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
In this empowering conversation, Dr. Cynthia shares:
• Starting her Air Force career at 21 with major responsibility
• Lessons from 20 years of military leadership
• The core values of integrity, service, and excellence
• How experience became her greatest teacher
• Helping high-achieving women move from overwhelm to overflow
• Practical insights on discipline, resilience, and saying no
If you’re a young woman navigating ambition, leadership pressure, or the struggle to balance everything, this episode offers clear and grounded guidance.
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Connect with Cynthia Coy
Website:https://www.uncagedsolutions.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcynthiacoy/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Cynthia
1:40 - Early 20s & Joining the Air Force
8:15 - Learning Leadership on the Job
15:30 - Core Values: Integrity, Service & Excellence
23:10 - Lessons on Discipline & Responsibility
31:45 - From Military Career to Leadership Coaching
40:20 - Helping Women Move from Overwhelm to Overflow
48:50 - Setting Boundaries & Leading with Clarity
57:15 - Final Advice for Emerging Leaders