Coaching
My coaching can help higher ed leaders:
- Clarify aspirations, identify goals, and overcome pain points in your professional and personal life.
- Align your professional aspirations and goals with your personal values and purpose.
- Reclaim balance in your life and refocus on what truly drives results.
- Build systems and habits that sustainably support your performance and effectiveness.
- Lead teams with accountability, empathy, and integrity.
My coaching isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most, with clarity and intention.
If you’re ready to create space for better leadership and a more fulfilling life, LET’S CONNECT
Consulting
I consult with organizations on:
- Development of mission, vision, and values statements.
- Strategic planning, including creating goals, projects, and outcomes tracking methods.
- Program, department, or unit reviews.
- Policy writing and reviews.
- Meeting or retreat facilitation.
- Custom trainings that help higher ed teams improve productivity, address challenges at their root, and drive meaningful results.
Here’s what my clients say:
“My experience with Dr.Shane Long as a coach was amazing. He really listens, really tries to help, and gives real, practical, valuable input to help you reach your goals. I would highly recommend him as a coach, he has a unique ability to see the very core of the issue and ask the most amazing questions to help you see the things you have not seen yet. If you’re ambitious, if you want what you want, and you want to achieve it as quickly as possible, then I highly recommend Dr.Shane.” – Igor M.
“I started working with Shane at a unique crossroads in my career, at a time when the higher education landscape is undergoing major changes. Shane’s thoughtful, empathetic, and relational approach helped me maintain clarity around what was realistic and achievable in both the short and long term as a job seeker. He listens carefully, knows when to add moments of humor, and provides responsive and balanced guidance. To those considering working with Shane, I highly recommend him!” -Amanda D.
Taking you and your team to your highest potential!
I’m Shane, a coach and consultant who helps higher education professionals find balance, focus on what truly matters, and lead with courage and compassion.
After more than twenty years in student affairs and higher education leadership, I know what it’s like to feel stretched thin and stuck in “busy mode.” My coaching helps you cut through the noise — so you can reclaim your energy, clarify and pursue your career goals, and align your work with the life you actually want.
Specializing in serving small institutions and community colleges, my consulting services provide a range of solutions to improve your organizational effectiveness. I work with teams on projects using a values-, mission-, and vision-driven approach.
