Dr. Cornell Verdeja-Woodson

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Welcome, I’m Cornell! I am a life and mindset coach for high-performing professionals who are ready to get aligned to their life’s purpose, achieve their goals, and make meaningful change. For more than a decade, I’ve helped leaders and teams grow in complex, high-stakes environments, leading organizational culture and talent development work across companies like Pixar, Google, Headspace, and Zillow. I bring that same rigor, care, and clarity to one-on-one coaching, creating a judgment-free space where your ambitions and your wellbeing can finally coexist.

My approach blends research and real-world practice. I lean on Expectancy-Value Theory to help you strengthen belief in your ability to change and connect goals to what you truly value—so motivation lasts. I pair that with proven coaching methods and a grounded, identity-aware lens that honors your lived experience, especially if you navigate marginalization at work or in life. Sessions are focused, compassionate, and practical: we identify your big goal, develop smallest but meaningful actions, establish clear habits, and hold gentle but firm accountability.

Clients come to me when they feel misaligned with their life’s purpose, overextended, unmotivated, or simply ready for the next, braver chapter. Together we clarify your values, redesign your routines, and build trust with yourself so progress becomes sustainable and self-directed. If you’re ready to get unstuck and move with intention—driven from the inside out—I’d be honored to be a part of your journey.

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