Bio
Joe Shaffner is a professional development and leadership consultant based in the Triangle area in North Carolina and Western Maine. He has more than 30 year’s corporate experience in building and leading successful teams in fast-paced businesses around the world. He spent most of his career in software development and sales organizations. During that time he coached hundreds of successful individuals and teams using tools such as Emotional Intelligence (EQ), DISC, VIA Strengths, Steven Covey Principles, Situational Leadership and the Five Behaviors Model.
Joe earned his B.S. in both business and economics from University of Maine and has an M.B.A. from George Washington University. He is a certified Everything DISC and a Five Behaviors facilitator, and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach as well as a Certified Executive (CEC) and Certified Mentor (CMC) coach. In additional to charity and board work, he enjoys playing the guitar and outdoor sports. He lives with his wife and two sons in Raleigh, NC and the mountains of Western Maine from time to time.