Profile of Marie-Josee Shaar, MAPP
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Marie-Josee Shaar, MAPP (Philadelphia, PA)
Marie-Josee has been an Instructor, Guest Lecturer and Curriculum Developer in Organizational Behavior and Applied Positive Psychology for 5 different universities. She participated in the design/facilitation of 6 organizational culture change initiatives taking place in 4 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia and France), and has experience in the banking industry, overseeing a territory of 100 branches and over 3000 employees. |
Areas of Expertise/Specialization
- Health, positivity and productivity
- Facilitating employee engagement and wellness
- Career change and progression for increased results and fulfillment
Personal Theory and Philosophy of Coaching
Most people want to be healthy, thrive at work, contribute and develop their skills, be fully present with their loved ones and make a difference in the world. They want all these outcomes, but approach each step of the way as one more daunting task on their to do list. As a result, they revert back to their old habits and keep living a second rate version of their own lives. Indeed, achieving sustainable lifestyle change isn’t easy. Americans wouldn’t spend billions of dollars on mood-enhancing drugs and weight-loss products each year if it were. By helping my clients experience how mutually reinforcing health, positivity and productivity are, I make the process not only achievable, but also elevating and contagious.
Illustrative Coaching Examples
- Health and productivity coaching for a senior executive of a multi-national company operating in the financial sector
- Leadership development coaching for an executive overseeing all operations of a US-based marketing research firm
- Career change coaching for a CPA who was laid-off during the 2009 economic downturn
Education, Training and Certifications
- Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania
- Certified Personal Trainer (AFPA)
- Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant (AFPA)
- Bachelor of Management, McGill University (Canada)
- Member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
Contact
Company: www.smartsandstamina.com
Call: 610.945.6141



