Maura Shaftoe

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MAURA SHAFTOE

You earn well, but money still feels heavier than it should.You’re not totally sure where it’s going, and you keep thinking you “should be better at this.”If that’s you, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. If you want a steadier way to relate to money, keep reading or send me a message.I’m a financial coach who helps high earning professionals, couples, and founders build emotional steadiness around money so they can make clear, grounded decisions without the spiral into panic or self-attack.My approach was shaped by walking the Camino de Santiago.The Camino reveals you. It distills what matters. It reminds you of our shared humanity and the power of doing less, better. That experience reshaped how I think about money, clarity, and the kind of support people actually need. My work is rooted in presence, not pressure, in steadiness, not performance.I’m a Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP™) and Certified Cash Flow Specialist (CCS™). I provide financial coaching and education, and I collaborate with your accountant, planner, or advisor so you have a cohesive, supportive ecosystem. No hype. No moralizing. No rigid rules.If you’re earning well but still feel behind, unsure where your money is going, or frustrated that you “should have this figured out by now,” you’re exactly who I work with.Clients come to me wanting clarity that doesn’t collapse into self-criticism or pressure, structure that flexes with real life, and a way of relating to money that feels steady and human.Together, we build a grounded, flexible cash flow system, one that blends practical numbers with human habits, values and real-life rhythms. Clients often tell me they’re surprised by how quickly things feel under control, how much lighter the mental load becomes, and how much easier it becomes to talk about money, especially as a couple.When you build steadiness, everything shifts.You feel confident and capable.You understand what’s happening without spiraling.You make aligned choices instead of reactive ones.You have a strategy that fits your actual life and still gives you freedom.Money becomes a source of clarity, not pressure.If this resonates, send me a message here on Linked in and we can explore it together.If you prefer to move at your own pace, I’m happy to share resources to help you get started.