Today we’d like to introduce you to Cathy Mott.
Hi Cathy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey into leadership development began with a passion for understanding people and helping them recognize their own potential. Over the past 25+ years, that passion has grown into CWC Leadership Development, where I’ve had the opportunity to coach leaders, develop teams, facilitate leadership programs, and speak to audiences across a wide range of industries. Along the way, emotional intelligence became central to my work and inspired me to create My Journey Within, an app designed to help people build greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Today, whether I’m coaching, facilitating, or speaking, the heart of my work remains the same: I introduce people to themselves so they can lead with greater authenticity, confidence, and impact.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Like most entrepreneurial journeys, the road hasn’t always been smooth. One of the biggest challenges has been learning how to grow a business while continuing to deliver the highly personal, meaningful work that is at the heart of what I do. I’ve also had to navigate uncertainty, take risks, adapt to changing needs, and learn to trust myself through each new stage of growth. Those challenges have strengthened my resilience and reinforced something I often share with others: growth begins with self-awareness and a willingness to keep learning.
We’ve been impressed with CWC Leadership Development, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
CWC Leadership Development helps individuals and organizations strengthen leadership through executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and team development. We are especially known for helping leaders build greater self-awareness, strengthen communication, and create healthier, more effective workplace cultures. What sets us apart is our highly personalized, practical approach—we don’t believe leadership development should be one-size-fits-all, and we focus on creating learning that translates into meaningful, lasting change. I’m especially proud of My Journey Within, our emotional intelligence app, which extends that work beyond the classroom or coaching session and gives people an accessible way to continue developing their self-awareness every day.
How do you think about happiness?
What makes me happiest is seeing people have those breakthrough moments when they begin to understand themselves in a new way. Whether it’s a leader finding their confidence, a team learning to communicate differently, or someone simply becoming more self-aware, knowing I played a part in that growth is incredibly fulfilling. I also value time with family and friends and the moments that allow me to slow down, connect, and enjoy life outside of work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cwcleadershipdevelopment.com/
- Instagram: @cwc_leadershipdevelopment
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathy.jonesmott
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-mottmi/
