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I am a University of British Columbia (UBC) Certified Coach and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as a faculty member in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education at UBC. Throughout my career, I have embraced diverse leadership roles and find deep fulfillment in working with people at every organizational level.
I specialize in coaching individuals and teams through transformative challenges including change management, leadership development, goal setting for both career and life aspirations, conflict resolution, and building sustainable motivation for long-term success. My coaching approach centers on helping you identify and leverage your unique strengths to create solutions that propel you toward your personal and professional goals—often reaching heights you never thought possible.
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You're accomplished and capable, yet you sense there's more potential waiting to be unlocked. You're seeking individual coaching to navigate your next breakthrough—whether that's seizing a new opportunity or addressing a current challenge. Perhaps you're wrestling with career transitions or life goals, navigating a complex situation or conflict, facing an important decision, or struggling with motivation, procrastination, or accountability.
You value working with someone completely outside your personal and professional circles—someone who offers a genuinely safe, confidential space for exploration and growth. You're open to new approaches and drawn to a strengths-based methodology that builds on what you already do well. If this resonates with you, let's explore whether we're a good fit. contact me to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation via Zoom or phone.
"Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have." - Norman Vincent Peale
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I'm struggling with a big decision; how do I know what is the “right” thing to do?
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I want to make a career change, where do I start?
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What can I do to get out of my own way and achieve my goals?
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I start something with great intentions and then lose my motivation, how do I stop this cycle?
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Someone in my life is difficult to deal with, what are some strategies to help me deal with this?
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How do I lead more effectively at work? Or, how do I transition into a leadership role?
"Shawna is clearly passionate about coaching and committed to helping people achieve their goals. She listens deeply and offers insights and questions that push me to reframe challenges and identify achievable next steps. I am a coach in training, and Shawna has been very supportive as I start on the path to making a career change. I really appreciate how accepting and direct Shawna is in her approach to coaching."
- Helen R.
"I really enjoyed Shawna’s approach. I was working with her through a very vulnerable time, and although we had never met previously and although connecting through a virtual medium can be sometimes impersonal I felt a lot of trust toward her from the start. She was able to cultivate a very supportive and positive environment."
- Kristen B.
"Through her keen listening skills, Shawna is able to draw out moments of clarity to find the wisdom within myself to answer critical questions I am having at any given time. Shawna has the effective skills to make me implement changes while feeling empowered doing so!"
- Valerie R.
“I could tell that Shawna enjoys what she does and really wants to help. Shawna coaches in a way in which she doesn’t tell me what to do but instead guides me in the direction of figuring out what I want to do.”
- Zoe K.
“I am an organizational coaching convert thanks to Shawna Faber! Shawna worked with my Senior Management Team to develop a charter that guides internal communications for the BC Highway Patrol. This charter has been critical to improving how we lead our program and communicate our efforts to make our highways safer together. My team have told me that Shawna’s ability to organize and lead key discussions allowed them to identify where we could do better, how to chart a course to make these improvements a reality, and put us on the path to reach our true potential.
Shawna also provided me with individual coaching sessions in which she facilitated discussions which required me to focus on aspects of leadership that I knew could be enhanced, but never seemed to have time to get to. Just like my team, it was Shawna’s thoughtful and probing questions which challenged me to examine my leadership, find ways to improve, and develop a plan to make it happen! I believe that not only has Shawna helped me to be a better leader, but she has also provided me with skills to apply this to other areas so I can continue to enhance my ability to lead the BC Highway Patrol more effectively. If you are thinking that organizational coaching would allow you to do better and reach your potential, I would highly recommend Shawna!”
- BC RCMP
- Chief Superintendent Holly Turton
- Officer in Charge – BC Highway Patrol
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I'd be happy to do a 15 minute introduction to find out if coaching is for you. Send an email to shawna@drfabercoaching.com or use the contact button.
