Helping people grow, lead, and make change

First we chat (it’s free!)

We begin by spending 30 minutes getting to know each other. This is a chance to discuss what you are hoping to achieve with coaching (or consulting) and learn more about the process and how I work, and see if we are a good match.

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  • Choose the number of sessions and your form of payment. If your institution or organization will pay for your professional development, we start the process with your procurement office. Your coaching is strictly confidential! The only information shared to your organization about your coaching is the date of the session for invoicing purposes. I do not work with any institution or organization that refuses this approach.

  • Schedule your first session and you will receive a new client welcome email with a Coaching Reflection form. The form asks you to identify your goals for coaching, the context and challenges, and what meaningful progress will look like. You will also provide some details that will help me focus my work with you.

    • If you choose the iEQ9 Enneagram assessment [link here to iEQ9 page] for coaching or leadership development, you will receive a separate email link to the online instrument.

    • If you choose a workshop, facilitation, or consulting for a team or organization, the engagement is customized in partnership and collaboration with key leaders. We schedule a meeting to formalize the scope of work, timelines, and other considerations.

  • The coaching session begins with a co-created agenda that ensures you will leave with clear, actionable take-aways.  When appropriate I share relevant development tools, resources, and readings before and after sessions. We will delve into specific objectives to create a framework for tracking the progress and discuss your most pressing or emergent issues. With these goals in mind, we start coaching.  

  • Our work is grounded in establishing practical strategy that supports your progress over time. At the conclusion of our time together, we review takeaways and future actions to continue and sustain your progress. Many clients choose to continue the coaching, sometimes less frequently, or booking individual as-needed sessions. Others clients return to coaching periodically when future needs arise.

    Returning clients are guaranteed the coaching rate from their original agreement. Nobody likes surprises, especially about costs.

  • “I so trust her judgment and professionalism that I now refer my clients who need coaching services to her.”

  • “Having an external coach has helped me to move beyond the roadblocks and to achieve the goals I have set as a professor.”

  • “Amanda has helped me find simple, behavior-based solutions to problems that had been vexing my entire professional life.”

  • “Your thought-provoking exercises and discussion, your acceptance of where everyone in the room was made this a tremendously useful day. So, thank you.”

  • “I’m very grateful for working with you last year; it really helped jump start my research productivity and made me feel more optimistic about my career!”

  • “Amanda’s amazing gift is to show you how to bring out your best self and share it with others.”

  • “Amanda has been instrumental in my professional development in academia.”

  • “Through her thoughtful guidance, I learned how to lead more confidently and authentically in a way that reflects who I am.”

  • “Amanda’s coaching extended well beyond our sessions. I continue to draw upon the insights and practical lessons she shared, and they have made me a more self-aware, confident, and effective leader.”

Pricing

I believe in transparency so my prices are visible. As a small business owner, I have to balance my need to make a living from coaching with my lifelong commitment to equity. 

Money can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss out loud (or even on my website), but I want you to know why I charge what I charge. I offer some sliding scale rates for post-docs, early career professionals, and special situations. If the prices are intimidating in any way, please still book a chat with me! Let's talk through it and see if we can make it work.

  • Support and accountability at all career stages. Sample topics: career arc, advancement, productivity, building skills, and retirement transitions. Includes between-session email support.

    My rate is $250 per hour

    Prepaid package of 4 – 9 coaching sessions $225 each

    Prepaid package of 10 – 24 coaching sessions $200 each

    iEQ9 Assessment add on, $120

  • $3,000

    9 sessions with iEQ9 Assessment, document review, and unlimited email and text support. Established & New Leaders sample topics:

    • Self–awareness, communication, accountability

    • Leadership challenges, skill gaps, learning and applying new behaviors

    • Change management, transitions, career arc, “3rd act” and/or secession planning

    • New leader 30-60-90 day strategy, goal setting, annual planning

    • Building culture, team management, giving/receiving feedback, conflict management

    • Shared purpose, vision and mission, strategy and tactics

  • $250 an hour

    Many people experience similar challenges but may suffer in a culture of isolation. Group coaching is a cost-effective opportunity to use coaching conversations to facilitate targeted learning and skill development while benefiting from the experiences of peers. Custom designed by group. Fees are based on scope, duration, and number of participants.

  • Workshops, Strategy, Facilitation, Project Development

    I work with departments, institutions, and groups to provide strategy and facilitation for a range of  change management activities such as retreats and meetings, professional development by cohort (e.g., faculty rank, graduate students, staff), or increasing belonging and community. Both in-person and virtual, consulting often combines several services.

    Fees starts at $3,000 based on project scope.

  • I offer fixed- and variable-rate retainer agreements that provide clients with ongoing collaboration and access to services. Please inquire.

Clients describe Amanda Shaffer as thoughtful, practical, collaborative, and deeply effective in supporting both individual growth and organizational development.