Sydney A. Paredes is president of Breakthrough Leadership, Inc., and specializes in helping leaders identify and break through barriers that keep them from reaching their full potential. She has helped executives across a variety of functions and industries improve leadership effectiveness and increase satisfaction in work and life.

Sydney builds on a unique blend of life experiences, education, and successful corporate experience. She holds a BS in Business Administration, an Executive MBA, and an MA in Applied Behavioral Science with a focus on leadership. Sydney is a Certified Integral Coach and competitive ballroom dancer. She and her husband, Don, live in Minnesota.