Ronald M. Shepard, MA, CTACC, CCC Business Professional EMT

Horizons Unlimited Life Coaching Services is lead by its founder and solo entrepreneur Ronald M. Shepard, MA. Ron utilizes his skills of over 30 years working in the business field, personal life experiences, and educational background to maximize the lives of business professionals who want to align their personal values with their personal and business success. His experience managing successful businesses, obtaining a well-earned Bachelors Degree in his late 40s and a Masters Degree in his mid 50’s, developing his own successful business, and being successfully married since 1967 has positioned him to understand the challenges of balancing one’s personal and business life while maintaining a successful outcome.

Professional:

• Business Coaching
• Business Management for Multiple Business Ventures
• Career Coaching
• Child Protection Team Member
• Collaborative Work with Community Based Businesses
• College Adjunct Teacher – Adult Development and Diversity
• Community Multiple Provider Team Member
• Conflict Resolution
• Director of At-Risk Adolescent Program
• Education and Career Counseling
• Family Group Counseling
• Grant Writing
• Individual Counseling Specializing in Men’s Issues
• Job Site Development for Community Based Program
• Life Transition Coaching
• Non-Financial Retirement Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Workshop Development, Facilitation, and Speaker

Education:

• Bachelors Degree – Vermont College of Norwich University
• Masters Degree – Vermont College of Norwich University
• Clinical Certification Domestic Issues National Association of Forensic Counselors
• Coach Training Alliance -- Coaching Certification
• Coaching Institute (Coaching U) – Comprehensive Coaching Certification

Membership Affiliations:

• The American Counseling Association
• Business Network International – Chapter President and Vermont Region Assistant Director
• Governor Appointment to Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners
• National Association of Forensic Counselors
• Toastmasters International

Personal

• Married to his wife, Sharon, since 1967, helped raise 3 beautiful and successful children, and proud grandfather of two grandchildren who both possess great academic and athletic abilities.
• PTA President
• Drama Coach
• Founder of “Ministry of the Arts” – Church Program
• Organizer and Facilitator of Various Community Fund Raising Events
• Volunteer Religious Education Teacher for over 30 years

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