About Us

 

At Metamorphosis Coaching, we’re on a mission to elevate the performance and well-being of leaders and their teams—one transformative journey at a time. Our proprietary framework, The Metamorphosis Method™, guides leaders through a process of inner transformation that mirrors metamorphosis in nature.

Grounded in behavioral science and human development theory, this high-impact method helps leaders clarify their core values, leverage their strengths, activate their motivators, and reveal the internal saboteurs that limit potential. By addressing these four pillars, leaders gain the clarity, resilience, and authenticity to navigate complexity and lead with greater purpose and impact.

Lasting transformation begins beneath the surface. When leaders realign who they are with how they lead, they unlock the capacity to inspire, engage, and elevate those around them—creating organizations that thrive from the inside out.

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Dr. Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.

Doni Landefeld is the founder of Metamorphosis Coaching, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping organizations cultivate influential leaders and resilient teams. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and decades of experience working with leaders across healthcare, education, and corporate sectors, Doni brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and compassionate guidance to every engagement.

Known for her collaborative and practical style, Doni partners with senior leaders, physician executives, and high-achieving professionals to unlock greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her work blends evidence-based frameworks with tools from emotional intelligence, systemic team coaching, and Positive Intelligence®, helping clients navigate complexity, strengthen performance, and create meaningful impact.

Doni is also a passionate facilitator, speaker, and lifelong learner who believes in creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow. Based in Southwest Florida, when she’s not serving clients, Doni is either performing on stage as a classically-trained double bassist (and a little electric bass) or enjoying all activities pertaining to the salt life as a US Coast Guard certified Master Captain.

Areas of Expertise

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Positive Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Empathy
  • Optimism
  • Mental Resilience
  • Leadership/Executive Coaching
  • Team Development/Coaching

Training and Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policies
  • BS in Music Education
  • Double Bass Performance Certificate
  • Advanced Personal and Executive Coach
  • ICF Professional Certified Coach
  • EQi-2.0 and EQ 360
  • Certified Positive Intelligence Coach
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What We Do

Meet the Team

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Cynthia Gene Maloney

CPQC, CECP, CEOS

Cynthia Gene is a neurodivergent coach and group facilitator who helps women with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions in tech achieve holistic well-being, prevent burnout, and thrive in life and leadership. With 25 years in business and a rich background in energy work and adult learning, she integrates mind, body, heart, and soul in her coaching practice.

Expertise & credentials

  • Leadership & Mindset Development for ND Professionals
  • Certified XCHANGE Guide & Positive Intelligence® Coach
  • Certified in Emotion Code Healing & Aromatherapy
  • Experienced in Group Facilitation & Appreciative Inquiry
  • Fluent in American Sign Language & Neuropsychology-Based Learning
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Danny Ceballos

MBA, MA

Danny is an experienced executive coach and OD consultant who helps leaders and organizations boost performance, engagement, and culture by “Building Better Bosses.” He partners with CEOs, teams, and Boards to implement sustainable practices that drive results across people, profit, and performance.

Expertise & Credentials

  • Executive Coaching & Team Performance
  • Culture Transformation & Management Best Practices
  • Creator of the BEST BOSS BOOTCAMP for mid-level and senior leaders
  • Certified in DiSC®, The 5 Behaviors®, and Positive Intelligence®
  • Trained in Stakeholder-Centered Coaching and DEI/Culture Assessments
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Kathleen Fanning

M.Ed., PCC

Kathleen is a certified leadership coach, speaker, and educator with over 25 years of experience supporting professional women in creating balanced, fulfilling lives. She blends global perspective, deep empathy, and proven tools to help clients build resilience, clarity, and purpose in their leadership journey.

Expertise & Credentials

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • Specialist in Leadership, Resilience & Mental Fitness (Positive Intelligence®)
  • Certified mBIT & NLP Master Practitioner
  • Licensed in MBTI® and Belbin Team Roles
  • Skilled in Team Building, Group Facilitation & Presentation Coaching
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Mary Fineis

MBA, CPC, ELI-MP, EQ 2.0, EQ 360

Mary is a certified professional coach and leadership strategist with 30+ years of experience helping individuals and teams unlock peak performance and long-term success. With a holistic, results-driven approach, she equips clients to reach goals with clarity, confidence, and motivation.

Expertise & Credentials

  • Strategic Planning, Performance Coaching, Vision 54 Mental and Golf Training
  • Certified in Emotional & Positive Intelligence (EQ 2.0, EQ 360, PQ)
  • IPEC Certified Coach & Energy Leadership Master Practitioner
  • Expert in Mindset, Motivation & Personal Accountability
  • Holistic Success Frameworks for Whole-Person Growth
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Svetlana Parilova

CPC, CPQC, ELI-MP, MA

Svetlana is a certified professional coach and facilitator who helps fast-paced teams and leaders build resilience, foster trust, and align their goals with their values. With a passion for conscious leadership, she supports multicultural, high-stress, and female-led environments in thriving both personally and professionally.

Expertise & Credentials

  • Executive & Peer Group Coaching
  • Mental Resilience & Positive Intelligence®
  • Certified XCHANGE Guide, Energy Leadership & DiSC®
  • Group Facilitation & Consensus-Building
  • MA in Economics & Multicultural Team Support
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Taryn Laakso

PCC, CPCC, CPQC

Taryn is a holistic leadership coach with 25 years in HR and high-tech consulting, helping global leaders unlock heart-centered, resilient leadership. As a mother and step-mom to four neurodivergent young adults, she incorporates mindfulness, self-care, and inner leadership into her coaching approach.

Expertise & Credentials

  • Certified Co-Active & Positive Intelligence® Coach
  • Trained in Dare-to-Lead™ and Appreciative Inquiry
  • Specialist in Neurodivergence & Resilience
  • Group Facilitation & Psychophysiology of Women
  • Certified XChange Guide & DTS Consultant
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Patti Ciccone

Infinite Business Solutions

Since 2005, Patti has led Infinite Business Solutions with a mission to provide strategic virtual support to coaches, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. She and her team are known for becoming deeply embedded partners in their clients’ growth, offering streamlined systems and impactful collaboration.

Expertise & Credentials

  • Strategic Planning & Implementation Support
  • Systems Design & Business Automation
  • Coaches Console Certified Virtual Assistant
  • ICP-ATF: Agile Team Facilitation Certified
  • Virtual Speaker’s/Author’s Assistant Certifications