Cristina Custodio, MBA ICF-MCC
I help social leaders realize their dreams of a more equitable and sustainable world, in their own style and on their own terms.
I have 25 years of experience in leadership and management. Since 2011, I have coached social leaders in education, philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, community development, economic sustainability, the environment, public health, STEM, the United Nations, and the arts.
I have served as a coach for the Fundación Banco Popular’s Community for Collaboration and Social Innovation (CCIS) and facilitator for the Puerto Rico Children and Youth Task Force.
I am on the global Board of Directors for ICF Coaching Education and the ICF Global Diversity Council. I have been an Ambassador for the ICF Foundation.
I am an ICF-MCC (Master Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation) with a BA (History & Literature) and an MBA from Harvard University. I hold additional certificates in Conscious Business Leadership Coaching, Group Coaching, Higher Ground Leadership Coaching, ICF PCC Assessor Training, Social Innovation, MOOC Development, and Critical Issues in Urban Education. In 2024, I was awarded the Ellen Shub Award for Coaching for Social Good by the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. I have also been recognized as one of the Top Leadership Coaches by Coach Foundation. You can learn more about my experience through my LinkedIn profile.
Gloria Custodio, Esq ICF-PCC
I help leaders reclaim their time, energy, and joy so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and impact, on their own terms.
I have over 25 years of experience across law, business, education, and leadership. I have been a federal judicial law clerk, the owner and general manager of a million-dollar retail business, a university instructor, a classroom teacher, a nonprofit board member, and a school administrator. My diverse career has given me deep insight into leadership, resilience, and the complexities of change.
I have served as Dean of Instruction at a high-performing Title I K-12 charter school and have worked extensively in leadership development, coaching, and facilitation. I am an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a trained transformational coach through the Blue Mesa Transformational Coaching Program. I also hold a BA (Literature) from Harvard University, a JD and an MA (Comparative Literature) from the University of Puerto Rico.
I am passionate about helping leaders navigate transition, avoid burnout, and create sustainable impact. You can learn more about my experience through my LinkedIn profile.
Beliefs
These are the core beliefs that drive our work, life, and this site. We are committed to helping those who help others. We are especially passionate about causes related to latin@s, women, education, and opportunities for under-resourced youth.
Coaching is a powerful tool to drive belonging and social impact
Shared values set the tone for what we do and how we do it
Dreams inspire
Out with judgment, in with joy
We are all students AND teachers
Love, combined with intention, makes the impossible possible
Everyone has a right to define success on their own terms and achieve them in their own style
Intellectual curiosity can take us far
Integrity is our best calling card
Aim for simple and small to make it sustainable and replicable
Solving the world’s complex problems requires collaboration and inclusion
