I am Ed Schaefer, a multifaceted executive and leadership coach committed to unlocking the full potential of professionals across various sectors. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, I offer a spectrum of personalized coaching services designed to support growth, enhance skills, and drive meaningful change in both personal and professional realms.

My approach blends evidence-based practices with a deeply empathetic understanding of the challenges and aspirations that professionals face in today's dynamic world. I specialize in creating environments where psychological safety, positive leadership, and continuous personal and professional growth are not just encouraged but celebrated.

Having worked with a diverse range of individuals and teams, I understand each journey is unique. This is why I personalize my coaching, aiming to challenge and support you equally. Whether it's navigating complex organizational dynamics, enhancing leadership skills, or fostering a culture of agile and positive psychology, my aim is to be a catalyst for sustainable and impactful change. 

My approach is holistic and integrative, touching upon the mental, emotional, and professional well-being of my clients. I specialize in:

• Executive and Leadership Coaching: Partnering with senior leaders, including CEOs, directors, and VPs, I focus on developing essential leadership skills such as strategic thinking, effective communication, and resilience. My aim is to cultivate thriving, innovative work cultures that foster success and well-being.

• Agile and Product Coaching: Leveraging extensive experience in Agile methodologies and product management, I guide teams and individuals in adopting agile practices, enhancing product development processes, and ensuring that product strategies align with customer needs and business goals.

• Strategic Facilitation: Drawing on my expertise in facilitating a wide range of meetings and workshops, from team retrospectives to multi-department offsites, I ensure collaborative, productive sessions that lead to clear decisions, alignment, and actionable outcomes.

• OKRs Coaching: I assist organizations in implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to sharpen focus, improve strategic alignment, and achieve significant milestones, drawing from a comprehensive understanding of various OKR methodologies.

• Positive Intelligence (PQ) and ADHD Coaching: Utilizing insights from positive psychology and personal experiences, I empower individuals to build mental fitness and manage ADHD, optimizing focus, stress management, and leveraging unique strengths.

• Young Professional Coaching: I provide mentorship to recent graduates and emerging professionals, offering guidance on navigating and excelling in the corporate landscape.

At the core of my practice is a commitment to fostering compassionate, authentic, growth-oriented environments. My mission is to empower leaders to create human-centered workplaces that are welcoming, inclusive, and conducive to reaching one's full potential.

I work with clients to develop self-awareness, resilience, and leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of trust, autonomy, and belonging. By enhancing skills such as mindfulness, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence, I enable leaders to transform their workplaces into settings where meaning, mastery, and flow are part of every employee's experience.

My vision is to contribute to the emergence of positive, forward-thinking organizations where diversity, well-being, and human flourishing are at the forefront. In such environments, individuals can bring their best selves to work, uplift one another, and collectively achieve remarkable success.

My Values:

• Compassion: I lead with empathy and concern, consistently prioritizing humanity in every interaction. Compassion for me means actively listening, understanding diverse perspectives, and responding with kindness and support to foster a nurturing and empathetic environment.

• Alignment: I am committed to fostering a culture of growth and integrity, where actions and goals are aligned with ethical standards and personal aspirations. Alignment for me means prioritizing behaviors and decisions that not only resonate with one's future self but also contribute positively to the collective well-being. It involves being proactive in personal development, striving for consistency in words and actions, and inspiring others to embody their ideal selves. This value encourages everyone to evolve and adapt, reflecting their best qualities even if they are still in the process of fully realizing them.

• Growth: I embrace the journey of continuous learning and development, advocating for an approach that values progress over perfection. Growth is about setting ambitious goals, embracing challenges as opportunities for improvement, and fostering a mindset of resilience and adaptability in the face of change.

• Connectedness: I believe in the power of building meaningful relationships and nurturing communities where inclusivity, diversity, and equity are paramount. Connectedness is about creating spaces where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging, values the unique contributions of others, and actively engages in collaborative and supportive interactions.

• Positivity: I champion an outlook of optimism and constructive engagement, where every interaction is imbued with positive intent and the potential for growth. Positivity for me goes beyond mere optimism; it's about actively seeking and recognizing the 'gifts and opportunities' in every situation, encouraging a mindset that focuses on solutions and the potential for positive outcomes. This approach is deeply rooted in the principles of positive psychology and the Sage perspective from Positive Intelligence, emphasizing the power of positive actions to transform challenges into avenues for development and collaboration. By fostering a culture of positivity, I aim to inspire individuals and teams to adopt a resilient, hopeful stance towards their personal and professional journeys, cultivating environments where positivity drives innovation, connection, and well-being.

• Daring: I advocate for taking bold steps and embracing vulnerability as a strength. Being daring involves challenging the status quo, stepping outside comfort zones to drive innovation and change, and having the courage to face uncertainties with confidence and resilience.

• Joy: I strive to infuse every interaction with positivity and enthusiasm, creating an atmosphere that celebrates success, fosters happiness, and encourages a light-hearted approach to work and collaboration. Joy is about finding fulfillment in our achievements and sharing that sense of accomplishment and happiness with others, making every moment an opportunity for uplifting experiences.

Together, let's embark on a journey of transformation and success. Get in touch to discover how personalized coaching can elevate your personal and professional life to new heights.