Welcome to Thrive Coaching & Consulting! 

My name is Shannon Waffen,
and I can’t wait to work together.

Let’s get to know each other better.

Over the past twenty years, I’ve built a unique and extensive background in culture transformation, leadership development and coaching, organizational development, and positive psychology. 

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, I graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and earned master’s degrees in Human Resources and Labor Relations (Cleveland State University) and Applied Positive Psychology (University of Pennsylvania).

I’m currently enrolled in the Certified Professional Co-Active Coach program and will be certified with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) by the summer of 2020.

My focus on strengths-based coaching creates a path for my clients to thrive both personally and professionally. Trained as a Positive Human Resources leader, I’ve worked in the financial services and consumer goods industries, spanning family-run, public, and private equity-owned organizations.

From the individual to the corporation, inspiring engaged employees and fostering empowering environments through positive leadership has been my passion for over twenty years.

I started Thrive Coaching & Consulting because I believe every person is creative, resourceful, and naturally whole. I am dedicated to helping you find your true purpose and meaning in life. From personal ventures to career aspirations, let’s work together to evoke transformation. 

You want to live your best life, and I want to help you get there.

Let’s thrive together.