Nydia Cardenas

Nydia Cardenas is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in coaching and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Cardenas Coaching and creator of The Energy Takeback, a workshop focused on preventing burnout and managing personal energy.426

Professional Background

Nydia has an impressive educational foundation, holding:

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University
• An MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business9

Professional Focus

Her professional work centers on:

• Coaching people and organizations to refuel and prevent burnout23
• Training entrepreneurs, particularly from economically distressed neighborhoods1
• Mentoring startup founders and supporting community innovation5

Key Achievements

• Trained 37 entrepreneurs on business planning and operations1
• Active in mentorship communities and startup ecosystems5
• Creator of The Energy Takeback movement, which helps individuals manage personal energy as a critical resource7

Currently based in Fort Worth, Texas, Nydia is a Chief Energy Takeback Officer who has worked across social and private sectors, including startups and established organizations.810