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Amplifying people
aligning purpose
Actualizing Performance

We specialize in unleashing and actualizing untapped potential within individuals and organizations to achieve remarkable outcomes.

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Dr-Cynthia’s company, Bentzen Performance Partners, is a distinguished global firm that stands as a premier provider of transformative human capital strategies.

Founded by Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, MBA, BCC, our company's expertise lies in future-focused planning, cultural differentiation, diverse senior leadership, and elevated employee engagement.

With over three decades of experience, Cynthia is known for her nationally-recognized methods of identifying and unlocking human potential. She brings an unparalleled passion for cultivating workforce excellence and innovation, evident in her profound impact on company cultures. Cynthia's expertise spans various industries, including healthcare, gaming, and hospitality.

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“Cynthia is a

tremendous

executive coach.”

“Her warmth, focus, and ability to listen instantly set me at ease and reassured me that I was in good hands on my journey to self-discovery. ‘Aha!” moments abounded during our conversations, and I am poised to move even more confidently in the direction of some pretty big goals based on the insights and solutions we uncovered together. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone looking to make life and career shifts and dream a little bigger.”

— NINA BLACKSHEAR, EXECUTIVE COACH & CONSULTANT

Shape Your Future Success

Dr. Cynthia works with individuals and organizations to unlock boundless potential by identifying, investing in, and elevating highly-motivated talent.

Services for Organizations
Services for Individuals

YOUR JOURNEY TO IGNITE CHANGE AND CREATE REMARKABLE CULTURES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED STRATEGIES BEGINS HERE.

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Now or Never

Unleashing Your Power in the Present is a bold invitation to reclaim control, reignite purpose, and remove guilt from ambition.

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Stop Drifting

The Discipline of Direction™ challenges audiences to confront the illusion of stability and reclaim deliberate direction in their work, leadership, and lives.

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The Puzzle Premise

Investing in Uniquely Human Capital for Competitive Advantage moves leaders beyond legacy thinking and toward intentional workforce design.

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