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Daron Shepard

Co-Founder, BUsiness & executive Coach, Life Coach

Daron Shepard is a highly experienced executive business coach with a diverse background in health and wellness, psychology, sports coaching, and business. He is an expert in leadership development, creating positive company culture, career counseling, conflict resolution, and resilience training. In his current role as a CEO Chair with Vistage International, a 22,000-member peer advisory organization, Daron facilitates team meetings and provides executive coaching for client’s committed to improving business performance, bottom-line results and enhancing the quality of their lives.

In addition, he is the co-founder of Step Up which provides access to coaches and coaching services committed to empowering clients’ and organizations to discover their truth, have clarity and become the version of themselves they aspire to be. He approaches his coaching practice with a set of guiding philosophies that prioritize self-acceptance, resilience, and the power of choice. Previously, Daron founded an international worksite health and wellness company, served as CEO for 25 years, and has also worked as a psychotherapist, facilitator and instructor, and varsity football coach.

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Areas of Expertise

Business and Executing Coaching

  • Business Coaching
  • Business Exit & Succession Coaching
  • Career Coaching
  • Conflict Management Coaching
  • Culture Coaching
  • EOS Implementation Coaching
  • Executive Coaching
  • Productivity Coaching
  • Sales Coaching
  • Strategic Planning Coaching
 

Life Coaching and mentoring

  • Adolescent Coaching
  • Career Coaching
  • Emotional Health Coaching
  • Family and Parenting Coaching
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Coaching
  • Sports Performance Coaching
  • Wellness Coaching

education

Daron has a Bachelor’s Degree in business and international relations from Bucknell University, a master’s degree in community counseling and psychology from Fairfield University, completed a two year master’s program in exercise physiology at Penn State with ACSM certification as an Exercise Specialist.

Daron's Career Experience

CEO Chair for Vistage Worldwide, an international peer advisory company, facilitating monthly group sessions as well as one to one coaching sessions to help CEO’s and business owners work through issues, become better leaders and discover the best version of themselves.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a health management company providing occupational health, wellness, fitness and change management services on-site at Fortune 1000 clients throughout North America.

Executive coach for CEO’s, business owners and their executive teams working on improving the performance of their businesses, their team relationships and the quality of their lives.

Co-Founder of a social platform where individuals can share their challenges, issues and feelings anonymously without feeling any shame or embarrassment and then receive advice from people who have experienced similar challenges.

 

Performance coach and mentor for individuals striving to discover and fulfill their full potential and improve the quality of their lives.

 

President of a real estate company owning TOD property.

Psychotherapist and counselor.

Testimonials

It is difficult to put into words what Daron has meant to me personally and professionally. He has helped me become a better leader, businessperson, and most importantly, Dad and Husband. He has been there through some of my highest highs and lowest lows, always available to talk and provide perspective. In the time I have worked with Daron my business has more than tripled in size while increasing profit margins substantially. He is one of only a handful of people that I could consider as having a major impact on my trajectory in terms of business and life. He is truly special.
Sean TaylorCEO at Healthcare.com
Daron helped me uncover strengths in myself over a decade ago that I still rely on to this day. A more dedicated coach does not exist, and Daron celebrates his clients’ successes like his own while finding a way to lift you higher than you thought possible.
Brian GerardiInstructor of Officership at United States Military Academy at West Point
I have been in my own business for 30 years. Daron has transformed my life and I would not be where I am in my business or personal life without his coaching. Hands down the best investment in time that I have ever made. Don’t wait, contact him today.
Mike ShullmanPartner at Russell Speeders Car Wash
Sheps 'never give up' attitude is a testament to the success he's enjoyed in his personal and professional life. Like many others, he has coached me through countless challenges inherent to developing from an adolescent to a young man. His approach is candid and constructive. I am grateful for his ongoing commitment to my development and recommend his mentorship to anyone.
Cameron ArmstrongDirector, Business and Product Development at NetVirta, Inc.
I have the pleasure working with Daron in group settings as well as 1 on 1. He is a great active listener, with every conversation my confidence builds. Daron assures that I look at challenges and issues through different lenses while always bringing it back to where the opportunities are. Daron started as being a coach for me, today he is also mentor and a true friend. I am very fortunate to have him in my life.
Mark ChirgwinCOO at Bender
When I was looking to take my managerial skills to the next level three years ago, I called Daron. Along the way, Daron's questions allowed me to bring my professional "why" into focus, which in turn permitted me space to feel comfortable in crucial conversations with my reports and colleagues. The bottom line: hidden interpersonal opportunities became visible, and I was able to refine the vision of my legal and compliance team and live into the leader I aspire to be. If you are looking to take your professional performance to the next level, I could not more strongly recommend Daron to you.
David CharninGeneral Counsel at Steel Perlot Management
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Business & Executive Coaching Rates

$450-$750 per Session, dependent on package selected

Life COaching
Rates

$300-500 per Session, dependent on package selected

Unlock your full potential with our executive and life coaching services. Our experienced coaches offer 20 services to drive self-discovery, empowerment, and accountability, utilizing proven processes to help you achieve your goals. Unleash your potential with Step Up.

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