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Hello, I'm
Terri Schafer
Terri Schafer is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a speaker, an entrepreneur, and a longtime developer of leaders. In her early career, she ranked among the top 1% at a multibillion-dollar company and, at the time of her retirement, was the youngest person in the company’s history to retire with full benefits.
With more than three decades of experience developing leaders and building businesses, Terri now combines coaching, consulting, and trusted advisory services to partner with accomplished individuals and leaders as they deepen their awareness, broaden their perspective, strengthen their self-trust, and make decisions aligned with their commitments and values.
Areas of Focus
Leadership Development
Sales Mastery
Business & Entrepreneurial Growth
Personal & Professional Alignment
Vision, Values, & Strategy
Self-Trust & Decision-Making
Credentials & Professional Training
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ACC – Associate Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation)
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CPEC – Certified Personal and Executive Coach (The CaPP Institute)
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MLCT – Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member (Maxwell Leadership)
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Graduate of the Landmark Worldwide Forum
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Brain Science Coaching Certification
My Perspective
I believe people are whole, capable, and complete. I don’t meet someone to find what is wrong or what needs fixing. I focus on understanding how they perceive themselves, others, and the world; what they hold as true; what is most important to them; and what they might not have considered.
I believe we have a choice in what we allow to lead our lives. Fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt are part of being human, but they don’t have to be in charge. Our commitments and integrity can lead even when the outcome is unknown. For me, there is something powerful about being able to say, “I do what I say, and I say what I do.”
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I also believe there is always room for hope. Success does not mean you’ve reached the limits of who you are or what your life can hold. You can have created a life you’re proud of and still have dreams you’ve set aside, questions you haven’t answered, or parts of yourself you haven’t fully explored. Growth doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it begins with becoming curious enough to ask a different question.
Perhaps most importantly, I believe in being a balcony person, someone who sees you fully, challenges you honestly, celebrates you genuinely, and never demands that you shrink to belong. That is the kind of person I strive to be, both in my work and in my life.
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Personal Beliefs
My faith, my family, and the values I choose to live by are at the center of who I am. Growth, integrity, reliability, and excellence are not merely values I hold. They are standards I strive to uphold, both personally and professionally.
My faith has shaped how I see people and how I choose to live. While faith and spirituality play a significant role in my life, I honor and respect people of all beliefs and backgrounds. You do not need to share my faith to have a place in my coaching practice. What matters is that you have the freedom to bring your whole self to our work together.
You may not know exactly where the next step will lead, but trust yourself enough to take it.