Who we are
Villanueva Communications, led by Cindy Villanueva, is an offshoot of Knockout Marketing Strategies and specializes in coaching leaders to achieve greater communications success.
Cindy brings over two decades of marketing communications experience, working with companies as diverse as SaaS, cybersecurity, martial arts and fitness, real estate, and pharmaceutical research. She is both an executive speaker coach and a dynamic public speaker.
What we do
1:1 leadership coaching
for individual contributors who have become managers
1:1 leadership coaching
for managers who have become directors
Group coaching
for new, underperforming, or challenging teams
1:1 executive speaker coaching
for keynote and panel engagements
Speechwriting
Long form writing
such as blog posts and corporate storytelling
What Our Clients Are Saying
“When I changed jobs, I was given the opportunity to lead a new team of marketers. When it became clear that there was strategy, process, and urgent people development needs, I immediately thought of Cindy Villanueva to help us achieve our goals quickly.
The result of her engagement with my team has been nothing short of miraculous. Even when a team member wasn’t initially receptive to coaching, Cindy earned their trust and investment quickly and the positive change in how those mentees show up at work has been noticed by many. And perhaps most importantly, the team members who have decided to engage with her look forward to their sessions and view the time as immensely beneficial. It’s a win-win-win.”
SARA ADAMS
Head of B2B Marketing, Logitech
1:1 Leadership Coaching
New Managers
New managers face a host of challenges for which they may not be prepared. Give your new managers the jumpstart they need to be successful with biweekly coaching. Topics range from delegating, micromanaging, inspiring, strategic thinking, and other relevant issues.
Packages are available by the quarter or annually, with 50-minute biweekly sessions.
New Directors
New directors likewise encounter unique opportunities such as leading leaders and developing executive presence.
Packages are available by the quarter or annually, with 50-minute biweekly sessions.
Teambuilding with Intentional Culture©
Whether a team is new, has a new leader, is underperforming, or is facing new challenges, it’s essential to coalesce around shared culture to achieve success.
Packages include initial a two- or four-hour team meeting with an introduction to Intentional Culture (a program designed to build not only camaraderie, but shared values and goals) and one month of follow up calls (team and/or 1:1).
1:1 Executive Speaker Coaching
It’s a well-known trope that public speaking terrifies even the most accomplished professional. Yet at a certain level, executives are expected to speak proficiently at team, all hands, and industry events. Every speaker, regardless of experience, can improve and be prepared for the stage.
Packages are custom-built and can include in person coaching in your office and onsite at the speaking venue, presentation review and design, and speechwriting.
A la Carte Projects
Speechwriting
Storytelling is an artform and the stage is a wonderful canvas. No matter what background or industry your audience hails from, every person loves a good story. Using language that resonates, we craft a compelling narrative that educates and inspires your listeners.
Long-form writing
Your stakeholders—whether employees, customers, partners, or other—want to hear from you. But making the time and finding the talent to write regular blog posts, newsletters, or contributed articles can be difficult. We create the written communications that express your work in your voice.
Note: this service is also available as a package for monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly editions.