Shenandoah Chefalo
Podcast Host @Mindful Management
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WORK HISTORY
Podcast Host @Mindful Management
Host and produce a leadership podcast focused on workplace well-being, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed management, with over 100 episodes.Interview and engage thought leaders, executives, and practitioners across education, government, nonprofits, and justice systems to highlight actionable strategies for resilient leadership.Expand professional reach through thought leadership content that drives audience engagement, builds brand visibility for Chefalo Consulting, and positions the podcast as a trusted resource for leaders navigating culture change. Listen here: mindfulmanagementpod.com
EDUCATION
Coach U
Core Essentials Graduate, Executive & Life Coaching
University of Southern Florida
Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Michigan State University
B.A, Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science; Human Resources
ABOUT SHENANDOAH CHEFALO
I help K-12 districts and nonprofits reduce burnout, retain staff, and build cultures where safety + accountability coexist—so change actually sticks beyond the training room.I’m the Founder of Chefalo Consulting, author of the award-winning memoir Garbage Bag Suitcase, and creator of the Healing-Centered Leadership Pathway—a practical framework for leaders who want culture change to outlive the workshop and show up in everyday supervision, communication, and decision-making.What I doI deliver keynotes, leadership development, and implementation support that turns trauma-informed and human-centered principles into behaviors, norms, and systems leaders can sustain.Results leaders care aboutReduced turnover by double digits in child welfare and justice settingsSupported K–12 districts in whole-person leadership practices that improved staff climate and engagementHelped public service leaders balance compliance demands with authentic careTrained thousands of leaders across 30+ states, reaching organizations that serve tens of thousands of employees and millions of community membersWhy this work is personalI know firsthand what it feels like when systems fail people. As a survivor and alumna of the foster care system, I’ve turned that experience into a lifelong mission: helping leaders design systems that don’t just function, but heal.I share tools and insights through my Mindful Management podcast, courses (including Foundations of Trauma-Informed & Human-Centered Leadership), and books, including The Best Bunny and Hiking for Stillness (coming soon).If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who inspires action—or a partner to guide real culture change—message me here on LinkedIn or book a 15-minute fit check via the link in my Featured section.
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