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Kathleen Zwarick Shanley

PhD, CAE, PCC

Kathleen Zwarick Shanley
How will clients benefit with you as their coach?

Clients will be set up for "success" feeling fulfilled, engaged, heard, and connected. They will develop measurable results and begin to see them with each session.

What results have clients reported after working with you?

Testimonials are available here: www.think-statice.com/clients. In addition to those, clients have reported that I helped them discover where and when they were making up stories in their head that may negatively impact their leadership ability and did so while making it enjoyable and fun. They report they feel inspired, acknowledged, and validated.

Here's a sample testimonial:

"As a new leader on an established executive team I was in search of perspective, renewed focus and an opportunity to work more closely with my teams to meet our goals. I interviewed three coaches and Kathy's coaching strategies were most in line with my priorities and she listened to what I was looking for. Within 6 weeks of working with Kathy my focus changed from self- doubt to positive self-awareness and focus. Kathy continued to push me to harness my positive energy and use it to support my team and myself. I now approach work and life with a renewed motivation and focus. Her ability to push my thinking and help me work past mental barriers has changed the way I consider problems and work through them. It has also helped me speak with my team as they become challenged in achieving their goals. In just a short time I was able to take frustrations in my lack of forward momentum to leading a large team through a challenging project with energy and action. As Kathy said multiple times, 'trust the process'. I did and have the utmost respect for Kathy's approach, her candor and support for my continued professional growth and success."

What do clients say about working with you?
"I had the drive and the determination; I just couldn't see where I was going wrong. I was so frustrated at my lack of progress. I couldn't see any other way of doing things. With her help, I actually came away with a totally new way of looking at my life. It was as if I had all the answers, I just wasn't able to find them myself. I cannot thank Kathy enough for helping me see what was important, and for giving me back the self-assurance that I had hiding in me. I don't think she even realizes such an important role she was in helping me make my decisions for the future." "My new position as senior director was exciting but sometimes challenging and overwhelming. Kathy was a tremendous help in getting me to set appropriate priorities and improve my leadership style. Her suggestions were always on point, as were her instincts. Kathy's extensive experience is evident in her delivery and style, as well as extremely constructive. Her coaching style is not only very positive but also tactful and practical. I have absolutely no hesitation in giving Kathy my strongest endorsement as an executive coach." "Kathy is an outstanding executive coach. Kathy and I worked together on specific leadership and communication behaviors that have allowed me to become much more effective in my role. The tools and methodology that Kathy uses are both tailored and insightful. She has a terrific way of gently pointing out both the areas where I excel and where there's room for improvement. She isn't prescriptive, but rather asks open ended questions that lead you to recognize the right path. She's personable, easy to work with and also has a great grasp of what's necessary to navigate in today's complex business world."
What is your coaching philosophy?

I provide tools and workshops that foster consistent, sustainable change and believe in a client-focused, values-driven approach to advancing your goals.

What strengths do you have as a coach?
  • Empowering individuals to lead
  • Creating "buy in" and engagement
  • Developing communication skills
  • Building strategies to address conflict
  • Improving executive presence
What types of clients do you work with?

I coach those who want to level up their leadership and managerial skills. My clients include executives (COOs, Vice Presidents), emerging leaders (managers transitioning to directors), and anyone who wants to stand out in associations and non-profits. I also work with professionals seeking consultative coaching

What is your professional background?

Kathy Shanley, PhD, CAE, PCC, has been a C-suite executive for more than 30 years in the policy and public relations fields. Her portfolio includes being an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council, authoring articles on improving employee engagement, effective business communications, and developing trusting behaviors in organizations. She is a certified association executive, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialed professional coach, and earned her advanced certification in leadership and corporate coaching. She served on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Medical Society Executives.

Kathy has been recognized for her accomplishments nationally. In 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services honored her with the Administrator's 2012 Special Citation Award for her leadership in the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes. In 2023, the American Urological Association (AUA) awarded her a Presidential Citation for advancing public policy and advocacy as well as her role with the AUA Board of Directors' Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.


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Career Coaching Packages
Service What You Get Price Add to Cart
Three 30-Minute Coaching Sessions The Career Coaching service matches individuals with a personal coach--a confidant, champion, and challenger who will help you:
  • Gain personalized guidance through job transitions
  • Prepare and navigate through your annual reviews
  • Leverage your behavioral and professional strengths effectively
  • Diagnose reasons for career dissatisfaction
  • Learn how to take action in networking, interviewing, and taking on new opportunities
With Career Coaching you can:
  • Learn how your behavioral style affects those you work with
  • Build a compelling value proposition for a potential employer
  • Manage change more effectively
  • Overcome hurdles that impede success
  • Sustain professional success and maintain balance
  • Get ongoing support through all phases of your career
Member: $224.00
Non Member: $280.00
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