Cindy Wigglesworth

Cindy Wigglesworth

Cindy Wigglesworth, MA is the author of SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence (SelectBooks, Oct.2012) and is the creator of the SQ21™ Spiritual Intelligence self-assessment. Cindy founded her business, now called Deep Change, in 2000 after working at ExxonMobil for 20 years in Human Resources management.

She teaches leadership development and focuses on the multiple intelligences required for success in our personal and professional lives. She trains executive and life coaches, therapists and spiritual directors to use her SQ21 tool in their practices.

Cindy has appeared on Oprah, PBS and various radio programs. Her blog can be found on the Huffington Post. She has published articles in Integral Leadership Review and Kosmos Journal.

Her website is www.deepchange.com. She can be reached at cindy@deepchange.com

The Future Human: Why Spiritual Intelligence Matters

The Future Human: Why Spiritual Intelligence Matters

Cindy Wigglesworth   August 1, 2025  
Cindy Wigglesworth presents spiritual intelligence (SQ) as a vital developmental line alongside physical, cognitive, and emotional intelligence, defining it as the ability to act with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace. Drawing on research, practical frameworks, and her SQ21 model of 21 skills, she shows how cultivating SQ transforms spirituality from abstract potential into concrete behaviors that foster wise leadership, compassionate presence, and greater collective resilience in the face of global crises.
Spiritual Intelligence: 21 Skills for Wisdom, Compassion, and Love in Action

Spiritual Intelligence: 21 Skills for Wisdom, Compassion, and Love in Action

Cindy Wigglesworth   October 4, 2024  
Cindy Wigglesworth, trailblazer in the field of spiritual intelligence, has created an assessment tool that identifies our spiritual strengths and weaknesses — qualities that fall outside the traditional IQ or emotional intelligence (EQ) parameters — in order to provide a guide for determining which skills we as individuals need to develop in order to show up in the world as love in action.
Abortion, Freedom, and the Sanctity of Life

Abortion, Freedom, and the Sanctity of Life

Cindy Wigglesworth   August 10, 2022  
Watch as Cindy Wigglesworth, Mark Fischler, and Corey deVos take a careful look at the Supreme Court’s deeply controversial decision to overrule Roe vs. Wade, and the subsequent banning of abortion access in dozens of states across the country. How does something like the sanctity of life change from one developmental stage to another? How do integral "metaphysics of wholeness" inform our views? Watch to find out.
Integral Panel: Post-Election Wrap-Up

Integral Panel: Post-Election Wrap-Up

Cindy Wigglesworth   November 12, 2020  
Join Corey deVos, Jeff Salzman, Cindy Wigglesworth, Ryan Oelke, and Mark Fischler as we explore some of the deeper implications of the 2020 election results through a more integral lens.
Starfleet Values Are Integral Values

Starfleet Values Are Integral Values

Cindy Wigglesworth   April 23, 2018  
Today Jeff is joined by fellow integral nerds Cindy Wigglesworth and Corey deVos in this integral appreciation of the venerable Star Trek franchise. Open hailing frequencies, set phasers to stun, and prepare to boldly go where no Star Trek review has gone before.
Star Wars: The Force Evolves

Star Wars: The Force Evolves

Cindy Wigglesworth   January 29, 2018  
Jeff is joined by Cindy Wigglesworth and Corey deVos, and together they dive deeply into the rich mythology and mysticism of the Star Wars universe — sharing their personal connection to Star Wars, their integral appreciation of its central themes and principles, and their best guesses as to where the Force may be taking us next.
Integral Activism: Doing Nothing, Leaving Nothing Left Undone

Integral Activism: Doing Nothing, Leaving Nothing Left Undone

Cindy Wigglesworth   April 21, 2012  
In this special episode of The Daily Evolver, Jeff talks to Cindy Wigglesworth about activism from an Integral perspective, addressing some of the big questions currently resonating throughout the integral community. When is it time to reflect, and when is it time to act?
Spiritual Intelligence: Measuring the Infinite

Spiritual Intelligence: Measuring the Infinite

Cindy Wigglesworth   November 9, 2011  
Cindy Wigglesworth and Ken Wilber explore the history of human intelligence research, beginning with the well-known ideas of IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence), noting their impact on our personal relationships and careers.