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I'm Here Too Podcast

I’m Here Too Podcast

A podcast, hosted by Ara Tucker that explores the intersections of art, culture, creativity, family, identity and all that fills the spaces in between.

We all have a chance to make our own mark, our own impression. Big or small as it ends up being. What a freeing realization that has been for me. Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a long and circuitous road getting to the place where “I” feels authentic and where I don’t apologize for the way I walk through the world.

It took me a long time to get to here, a place where I will be seen and heard. But now that I’m here, I’m eager for some company. I look forward to sharing my journey with you, learning from others, and creating a space where we can feel more connected, inspired and safe to be ourselves.

Off we go!

Building the Foundation for a Well-Lived Life, a conversation with Cynthia Cuffie, MD

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Hi everybody!

Welcome to this episode of I'm Here Too: Building the Foundation for a Well-Lived Life, a conversation with Cynthia Cuffie, MD. I'm really excited for this one. We're going to sit down with Cynthia and hear about her early academic experiences and how those paved the way for her career success as a physician, as a corporate executive and as an executive coach.

We'll also learn how she managed to find the time to be an engaged mom of three, while giving back to her community. And if you're a lover of all things home renovation, then listen closely toward the end, because I think you may find that you have a show or two in common with her.

So I mentioned that she found the time to be an engaged mom of three, and yes, you may notice the resemblance…she is my mom.

I'm really excited and really grateful that she took the time to sit down. So looking forward to sharing this conversation with you.

Off we go, enjoy!

CHAPTERS

(00:00:06) Introduction

(00:01:08) Childhood Challenges and Family Support

(00:03:52) Early Academic Experiences and Influences

(00:07:55) Finding Musical Inspiration and High School

(00:10:03) College Years at Cornell University and the Road to Becoming a Physician

(00:19:50) Influencing Children's Education and Ambition

(00:25:10) Passing Educational Values to Grandchildren and the Power of Empathy

(00:31:11) Learning Through Professional Experiences

(00:37:47) Impact of Travel on Professional Perspective

(00:40:49) Purpose and Integrating Family and Career

(00:46:00) Leadership and Community Service

(00:54:15) Hopes for the Next Generation

(00:55:04) The Importance of Education and Not Limiting Yourself

(00:56:27) Cynthia's Superpowers

(00:57:45) Cynthia's Ask of the Audience

(00:58:33) Cynthia's Love of All Things Home Renovation

(01:00:59) Parting Words: Enjoy Life, Keep it Broad

About Cynthia Cuffie, MD

Cynthia is an endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience in global pharmaceutical clinical development. As a corporate executive, she led strategic and operational cross-functional teams in global research, developed and executed leadership development programs for emerging leaders, and led a regional employee group mentoring program during organizational restructuring. During these years, she also maintained patient contact and student teaching responsibilities as an attending physician and clinical instructor at university hospitals.

As an executive coach, Cynthia leverages her corporate leadership experience and clinical training. She provides executive and career coaching, leadership development, and candidate selection guidance to individuals, teams, and organizations. Cynthia is also an experienced course facilitator. A certified assessor of a variety of assessments such as leadership, conflict and change management, team, and 360 feedback, she offers comprehensive customized services.

Cynthia completed an endocrinology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. She received a MD degree from Rutgers University and a BS degree from Cornell University College of Human Ecology. She is an International Coaching Federation certified executive coach with a certificate in career planning from New York University.

She has served on various boards, including the American Heart Association of Central New Jersey, the Cornell University Board of Trustees and The Pingry School.

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