SHAFFER COACHING + CONSULTING
I work with clients and teams who are ready to rediscover their inner strength and believe in themselves again. If you are navigating a major transition and seeking to reconnect and get back to yourself, my goal is to help you find a sense of self-compassion, support, and wisdom within yourself. Together, we create a foundation to step back into your confidence and clarity, empowering you to chart your next path with purpose, resilience, and results.
My clients know me as a soulful, strategic, insightful, and experienced coach. I strive to build coaching relationships that are rooted in trust and focused on developing awareness, enhancing skills, and stretching each individual and team to realize their true value and potential. I believe in blending the strategic and practical aspects of work with the values that resonate deeply in your heart and soul.
I’m dedicated to helping my clients bring their innate strengths and skills forward through meaningful discussions about their experiences and visions for the future. With greater clarity, confidence, and courage, my clients are better able to take actions that support where they want to be.
I see myself as a guide, deeply connected to the flow of life and the wisdom that resides within each of us. My purpose is to help my clients and teams reignite their inner light, tap into their natural strengths, and navigate challenges through meaningful and practical coaching. I empower clients to connect deeply with what matters most, uncover purpose, and build the tools to achieve their valued goals. I find deep fulfillment in witnessing my clients and teams achieve meaningful results, gain well-earned recognition, grow in confidence and influence, embrace new leadership opportunities, and foster a deeper connection with their mind, body, and spirit.
The trust my clients place in me is something I deeply value, and our work often extends beyond our sessions. Clients frequently use the tools and insights we develop together long after our time ends, and many return for focused support when they face new challenges. Staying connected and witnessing their ongoing growth is one of the greatest rewards of this work.
ABOUT JANEEN
My approach is deeply rooted in my personal journey. When my father was ill with cancer, I served as one of his caretakers for ten years while also holding a senior leadership role at a Big Four consulting firm. During this time, I navigated a juggling act—managing my health as a Type 1 diabetic, acknowledging my stress and its impact, honoring my professional responsibilities, and tending to the relationships that meant the most to me. I was walking a path that demanded resilience, compassion, boundary-setting, and deep soulful exploration and self-awareness. This transformative journey became the soul and ignition of my coaching practice.
The experience awakened a deep calling in me to help others through life’s transitions. I want my clients to know they’re not alone—that they have wisdom and strengths within them, even if they don’t always see it right away. Together, we uncover the options, actions, and beliefs that truly serve them in navigating change. My role is to guide them in reconnecting with their inner light, setting boundaries that honor their needs, and finding balance amidst competing priorities. This work is about more than just problem-solving; it’s about helping my clients feel empowered and realigned with their true selves, equipped with tools that are both practical and deeply meaningful.
I draw inspiration from practices that nurture the soul—yoga, walking in nature, meditations, spiritual rituals, and self-exploration. I also cherish creating moments of joy such as savoring Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (in moderation!), diving into books about animal sanctuaries and personal growth, experiencing live music and theatre, being “one of those” pet owners, and exploring new cultures with my wife, family, and friends.
I'm based in Virginia and work with individuals and teams in organizations across the United States, EMEA, and Asia. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and let's connect.
JANEEN SHAFFER CREDENTIALS
Graduate of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Certification program.
Fully credentialed PCC-certified coach from the International Coaching Federation.
Team Coaching Foundations Certified Coach from Global Team Coaching Institute (GTCI)
Six Domains of Leadership™ 360 Assessment Coach certification developed by Delta Leadership founders and Duke University professors, Sim Sitkin and Allan Lind
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) certification created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
20 years of leadership experience in management consulting and talent acquisition in the highly-competitive consulting environments of Deloitte and Booz Allen.
Coach leaders at Microsoft, Genentech, CapitalOne, Cisco, SalesForce, Deloitte, EY, William & Mary School of Business, University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy, FDA, NIST, and USAID.
Coaching partner with Women in Technology, Georgetown University Alumni Association, and BetterUp.
Service clients in the U.S., EMEA, and Asia. I am Small, Women-Owned (SWaM) certified business in the Commonwealth of Virginia.