Cyndi and Dan Thomsen Founders of the Thomsen Institute of Extraordinary Relationships: Relationship Coaches, and Speakers

Welcome—I’m Cyndi Thomsen.


I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who find themselves navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, or feel the pull toward something greater. They are ready to reclaim clarity, step into courage, and create meaningful impact in their lives, organizations, and communities.

🌱 My Journey: From Silenced to Seen


For years, I quietly held myself back. Told I was “tone deaf” as a child, I believed I wasn’t creative enough, talented enough, or good enough to belong on stage—or in the spotlight. Yet creativity had its own way of breaking through.


Through piano, acting, directing, and teaching, I began to reclaim my voice—not only artistically, but in life itself. Entering the workforce, I built a 25+ year career leading teams and shaping organizations with clarity and vision.


When the call to start my own business came, I carried a hidden belief: that to truly step out on my own, I needed more credentials—like an MBA—before I could be “legitimate.” Even after earning them, that belief lingered. What I ultimately discovered is that courage, clarity, and presence matter far more than another degree.


My turning points—including seasons of doubt, burnout, and physical pain—taught me the real work: listening to your body, your story, and your deeper calling. That is where transformation begins.


Today, through Creating a Passionate Life and The Creative Connection podcast, I dedicate my work to helping leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and change-makers at their own crossroads reclaim their voice, refocus their vision, and redefine what truly matters—so they can live and lead with clarity, courage, and lasting impact.

💡 Why I Do This Work
I help leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers at crossroads reclaim their voice, realign with purpose, and step forward with clarity, courage, and impact.


🧭 What I Offer
Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, beginning a bold new chapter, or leading a team or yourself through change, I provide support, strategy, and presence-based guidance to help you grow.


  • 🎭 Coaching & Mentorship – Personalized support for clarity, confidence, and courageous leadership
  • 🌱 Workshops & Retreats – Interactive spaces to cultivate presence, resilience, and aligned vision
  • 🎤 Speaking & Facilitation – Engaging keynotes and team sessions that spark clarity, connection, and innovation
  • 💫 Circles & Masterminds – Trusted communities for accountability, courage, and meaningful impact


💜 What I Believe
Creativity belongs to everyone. Your voice matters, and when it’s aligned with vision and purpose, it creates ripples of change that extend far beyond you.


Core Values
🧭 Clarity – See the path forward, even in uncertainty
💪 Courage – Step into fear with resilience and presence
🌍 Inclusivity – Every voice matters
🌟 Empowerment – Equip others to lead with confidence and impact
✨ Excellence – Show up, do the work, keep growing
🛠 Honest Feedback – Truth delivered with care


👋 Let’s Create Something Together
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