Proof, not promises.

By the numbers

25+ years

leadership

20+ years

coaching

15+ years

public speaking

5,000 hours

speaking

10,000+ hours

project management

11K

LinkedIn community

Recognition

ALPFA National Lifetime Achievement Award(2012)
DiversityMBA Diverse Top 100 Under 50, Executive and Emerging Leader(2016)
CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, recognized Chicagoland leader of color(2019)

In the press

“The secret of his success,” Latino Leaders Magazine (2015)
“The Men Who Mentor Latinas,” LATINA Style (2013)

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Podcast

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Cesar Lostaunau in a navy suit with a video crew at a conference

Cesar Lostaunau standing inside the large ALPFA letters at a conference

Community leadership

ICF Chicago Chapter board leader (2024 to 2025)
NAHREP Midwest Region corporate board (2021 to 2024)
ALPFA Chicago president (grew membership 50% to 450+, raised $130K in corporate support), Midwest region director, chief of staff
SHRM Chicago D&I Committee
Toastmasters area director and VP Public Relations
Mentor, Loyola University Chicago and Erie Neighborhood House

Client stories

Secured a Lead Chemist role at a global industrial company.

“Cesar’s coaching services played a crucial role…”
Ele T., Professional Chemist

Now intentional in my career path, embracing challenges head-on.

“As a mid-career professional, it was hard to admit that I still had so much to learn…”
L.L.

Built an action plan and found options I never knew existed.

“As a young professional, my coaching sessions with Cesar have been an enriching and valuable experience…”
A.D.

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