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Valerie R. Sheppard

MBA
Self-Mastery and Mindfulness Expert
The Heartly Center for Mindfulness and Self-Mastery
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
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Languages 
English
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Personal Details

Bio

Valerie is an accomplished speaker/presenter who has been entertaining and educating audiences for more than 3 decades. She uses her performance chops and speaking background to connect with the audience and share messages in meaningful ways.

Valerie has studied adult learning principles, is certified by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business to teach at the University level, and teaches at the University of California, Irvine. She has shared wisdom on personal leadership, living a vibrant life, leading high-performance teams, marketing and business strategy, spiritual aspects of leadership, and more.

She has shared the “stage” with such notables as Les Brown, Andrew Harvey, Rickie Byars Beckwith, Dr. Sharon Stroud, Greg S. Reid, Kim Castle, Don Miguel Ruiz, Marsh Engle and actress Tina Lifford. Audiences praise Valerie for her stage presence and her ability to make complex concepts easy to understand, as well has how engaging, interactive and inspiring she is.

“Valerie, you deeply moved and powerfully motivated our audience! The wisdom and tools you shared, and the light-heartedness and authenticity you bring to the stage make you truly inspiring. The audience made it clear how they felt about you with that standing ovation! I can’t wait to welcome you back!”

~Teresa de Grosbois, Founder and President, Evolutionary Business Council

“Valerie Sheppard is a brilliant speaker who lights up the room with insight, intelligence and genuine guidance. She educates and elevates her audiences in success principles that motivate and inspire action. It has been my distinctive pleasure to welcome Valerie to our Amazing Woman’s Day stages on multiple occasions with plans to invite her back time and time again. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a dynamic presence for your event, keynote program or symposium do the same!”

~Marsh Engle, Author, Founder of Amazing Woman’s Day, www.marshengle.com

Current position (3)

Self-Mastery and Mindfulness Expert

The Heartly Center for Mindfulness and Self-Mastery

Founding Member

Evolutionary Business Council

Founder & CEO

Hearts Awakening

Degrees (2)
MBA, Dual: Marketing and Transportation and Distribution Mgmt
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
1993 to 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Speech Communication
George Mason University
1979 to 1984

Presentations

Presentations (2)
This is How You Soar!

Situations in life can be stressful and debilitating. Anxiety and worry can be daily experiences. How do you rise above the muck and yuck of your life to experience peace, ease, happiness and fulfillment - no matter what is going on around you?

In this interactive and inspiring keynote, you'll:
- Explore what keeps you anchored where you DON'T want to be;
- Get clear on the keys to soaring in every aspect of your life;
- Create your action plan to overcome obstacles with courage and confidence.

Top 5 Reasons Why Some Leaders Never Become Great and How You Can Avoid Being One of Them

Great leadership is not as simple as adopting communication, motivation and decision-making tools. Great leaders also master themselves - they are winners at the “inner game” of powerful leadership.
Participants will:
* Explore key dynamics of the inner game of leadership and which one relationship is the key to winning it.
* Discover their personal blocks to exceptional business and team leadership and how to move them out of the way.
* Create a new leadership model that delivers strengthened presence and impact.
* Adopt practical tools to ensure ongoing improvement.

Past talks (7)
Your "Wings-Not-Necessary" Guide to Soaring
Evolutionary Business Council Global Conference
San Diego, CA, USA
2016
This is How You Soar
Center for Investment and Wealth Management, LIFEvest Commencement
University of CA, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
2016
BE Your Magnificent Self
Dynamic WomYn Awards, Keynote Address
University of CA, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
2015
Work-Everything Else Integration: Making Your Life More Juicy and Delicious
Women In Business Spring Luncheon, Keynote
Paul Merage School of Business, University of CA, Irvine, Irvine CA, USA
2015
Essentials of High-Performance Leadership: Empowerment Behaviours for Personal & Team Success
Center for Educational Partnerships - Day of Leadership Mastery
University of CA, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
2015
Leadership Essence-ials
CITIBANK Healthcare Solutions
Newport Beach, CA USA
2014
Leadership Lessons From Improv Comedy Every Business Leader Should Practice
Vistage Orange County
Orange County, CA USA
2014
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Books & Articles (5)

Living Happy to Be ME!: Dancing Your Soul Lightstyle
The Heart of Living Vibrantly,
2016
The FACES behind the PAGES that INSPIRE: Untold Stories About People Who Empower Us Every Day
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,
2013
The Art of Allowing Happiness
To Have More Happiness, Eat Peas and Grapes, Part 1
To Have More Happiness, Eat Peas and Grapes, Part 2

Expertise (10)

Health & Well-being
Business
Wellness Happiness Fulfilment Success Leadership Mindfulness Self-Mastery High performance teams

Awards & certifications (10)

Gold Medal - Self-Help Category
Independent Publisher Book Awards
2018
Silver Medal - Personal Growth Category
Nautilus Book Awards
2017
Bronze Medal - Religious/Spiritual Category
Feathered Quill Book Awards
2018
Bronze Medal - Self-Help Category
Feathered Quill Book Awards
2018
2016 Excellence in Service to Students Award
The National Society of Leadership and Success
2016
2016 Spotlight Award
Dynamic Womyn of University of California, Irvine
2016
2016 Excellence Award
The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition
2017
2015 Unstoppable Award
The Evolutionary Business Council
2015
Women In Business Award Nominee
Orange County Business Journal
2012
“Rising Star” Award Nominee
National Association of Female Executives
2012

Testimonials (3)

  • Heart-centered, humorous, impactful speaker. I love watching and listening to Valerie and her golden nuggets, interactive exercises and stories.
    Laura Rubinstein
    CEO
    Transform Today
    Verified
  • Valerie Sheppard can have our stage any time she wants! She engaging, inspiring, fun, and leave the audience with loads of impactful learning.
    Teresa de Grosbois
    Chair
    Evolutionary Business Council
    Verified
  • Valerie's presence and content were truly remarkable. She not only makes complex and sometimes esoteric concepts relatable and understandable, she gives valuable tools which I can immediately implement to reduce fear and stress. For a dynamic new take on personal leadership and having it all, hire Valerie!
    Tina Dietz
    Verified
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Why choose me? 

I am a dynamic and fun change agent who will awaken and inspire your audience to greatness!

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