WHO IS
REBECCA SHAFIR?

My area of expertise is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION*

My programs include CORE Four Coaching for entrepreneurs and other self-starters. I offer College CORE Coaching for college students and for those preparing for college in their junior and senior year of high school with similar academic and personal challenges.

Education

• Indiana University School of Music – Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
  I toured the country performing in all major cities including at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
• Indiana University – Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Indianapolis Medical Center– Internship in Speech/Language Pathology

Experience

• Lahey Clinic Medical Center– Chief of Speech/Language Pathology for 15 years
• Hallowell Center(Boston MetroWest) for Cognitive and Emotional Health, Sudbury, MA – Coordinator of the Integrative/Alternative Clinical Services division serving clients with ADHD, anxiety and executive dysfunction*
• Mindful Communication– At my private coaching practice in West Newbury, MA., I utilize my extensive theater and opera experience and coaching presentation skills for business professionals/entrepreneurs/sales people. I consult to companies on topics related to brain health, attention disorders, cognitive efficiency, listening and leadership.

Publications

• The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction – an award winning book
• The COREageous Entrepreneur: Four Core Skills and Routines Every Founder Needs to Succeed  – soon to be published
• Speaking with Power and Persuasion and The Listener’s Edge – instructional CDs
• Mindfulness and the Therapeutic Relationship – contributing author
• The COREageous Entrepreneur Blog
• Mindful Communication Minute – monthly newsletter