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From the Soccer Field to the Boardroom

Meet Anne Shoemaker. As a former professional soccer player turned career advisor and executive coach, she shares the lessons from helping 100s of women leaders in companies like Home Depot and Dell gain career clarity and break the glass ceiling.

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Who is Anne?

Anne Shoemaker is a career strategist and executive coach, leveraging her 20+ years of experience to guide executive and aspiring executive women to leadership roles across various industries. She is the founder of a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise and holds a business degree from Wake Forest University, along with a graduate degree in e-commerce from Lulea University of Technology in Sweden.

Through personalized coaching, dynamic speaking engagements, and interactive workshops, Anne equips women with the tools they need to unlock their potential and achieve new levels of impact and fulfillment. She has a distinguished portfolio of clients, including CxOs, legislators, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Fortune 500 companies like Home Depot and Dell Technologies, as well as healthcare leaders from Duke Health and senior administrators from top-ranked academic institutions.

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Founder of a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise focused on elevating women in leadership
Business degree from Wake Forest University and a graduate degree from Lulea University of Technology
Expertise in coaching women leaders from Fortune 100 companies and various influential sectors
Provides 1:1 and group coaching, speaking engagements, and workshops for transformative career development
Clients include leaders from Home Depot, Dell Technologies, Lincoln Financial, Duke Health, and top academic institutions
Who is Anne?

Anne Shoemaker is a career strategist and executive coach, leveraging her 20+ years of experience to guide executive and aspiring executive women to leadership roles across various industries. She is the founder of a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise and holds a business degree from Wake Forest University, along with a graduate degree in e-commerce from Lulea University of Technology in Sweden.

Through personalized coaching, dynamic speaking engagements, and interactive workshops, Anne equips women with the tools they need to unlock their potential and achieve new levels of impact and fulfillment. She has a distinguished portfolio of clients, including CxOs, legislators, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Fortune 500 companies like Home Depot and Dell Technologies, as well as healthcare leaders from Duke Health and senior administrators from top-ranked academic institutions.

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From the Soccer Field to the Boardroom: A Journey to Empowering Women Leaders

Despite progress in workplace equality, many women still encounter significant barriers when climbing the corporate ladder. Having transitioned from a professional soccer player to navigating the complexities of a male-dominated industry, Anne was met first-hand with the challenges that still hinder women’s career advancements. And the truth is that many others still go through the same, struggling to break through glass ceilings, often stifled by outdated work practices and a lack of relatable role models in leadership positions.

On your show, Anne will share her compelling story, unfolding the transition from athletic discipline to executive coaching. She will discuss how her experiences as an athlete and the disparities faced in a male-dominated corporate world have fueled her passion for supporting and elevating women in their careers. On top of that, and drawing from her experience coaching hundreds of women leaders from Fortune 100 companies like Home Depot and Dell, Anne will offer strategies your listeners can leverage to gain career clarity and ascend to new professional heights.

Finding Your Voice and Navigating Career Transitions with Authenticity

For many mid-career women contemplating a professional pivot or those eyeing the C-suite, articulating their career narrative can be daunting. They grapple with how to communicate their aspirations and past experiences in a way that aligns with their future goals, especially when considering a leap into entrepreneurship or a strategic career downgrade to facilitate personal growth. This challenge is compounded by societal expectations and the fear of public perception, leaving many women in a state of career paralysis, unable to go public with their intentions.

On your show, Anne will share tactics women can leverage to navigate these critical crossroads while discussing effective strategies for crafting compelling career narratives. She will delve into the nuances of being authentic in their professional journey, creating a narrative that honors past achievements while boldly embracing future ambitions. Anne will also share success stories, walk your audience through the lessons from her work coaching leaders from Fortune 100 companies, and provide frameworks to help your listeners communicate their stories with confidence, thereby catalyzing meaningful career changes.

Networking for Women: Less Golf & Gin, More Connection & Community

Networking is often perceived as a challenging task for women, particularly those who are introverts or have significant caregiving responsibilities. Traditional networking scenarios like a round of golf or after-work drinks may not align with the reality of many women’s lives, creating a barrier to building professional relationships and advancing in their careers.

On your show, Anne will address the misconceptions about networking and offer alternative approaches that empower women to network on their own terms, without compromising their values or personal commitments. With a focus on authenticity and personal comfort, she’ll discuss how even introverted women and those balancing work with caregiving roles can make networking fit seamlessly into their lifestyle, providing a fresh perspective on how your listeners can effectively build professional relationships that empower their professional growth and align with their other life roles.

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