Howard Shafferman
Executive coach · Richmond, VA · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: ICF ACC
"Coaching that unlocks new creativity and results for business executives, teams and family endeavors" (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Coaching CEOs, senior financial, operational and talent officers, investment fund and creative agency founders, university presidents, law firm leaders, start-up entrepreneurs |
unlock creativity and resourcefulness · develop and apply solutions · find rhythm in work and personal life · explore leader's story and goals · series of coaching sessions over months | on request |
| Coaching for Portfolio Company Leadership portfolio company CEOs and executive teams |
grow competence, confidence and vision · enhance rewards to investors · regularized coaching for executive performance | on request |
| Coaching for Family Enterprises and Endeavors families and family members with multi-generational wealth |
crystallize values and desired legacy · resolve fundamental, relational and practical issues · invest best version of selves in family, enterprises, societal interests | on request |
| 360-degree Assessments: The Leadership Circle Profile business leaders and executives |
1 session · 360-degree input from bosses, peers, direct reports · graphic profile of creative competencies and reactive tendencies · comparison with 120,000+ leaders worldwide · springboard for coaching and growth | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 9 years coaching; the median for leadership coaches in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Leader tells their story · Leader sets macro goals · Series of coaching sessions begins · Each session explores specific goal-related topic · Coach uses powerful questions, active listening, direct communication · Leader develops and implements creative solutions
- Assessments
- The Leadership Circle Profile, Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile
- Before coaching
- Lawyer, Partner, Practice Group Head, Board Member, Law (26 years); Senior leadership roles, Federal Government (6 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
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Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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