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Linda Shaffer-Vanaria

BIOGRAPHY

Experience/Background
Linda Shaffer-Vanaria is an executive coach and team learning engagements consultant, specializing in “edge” performance. Her focus in “edge” leverages the leadership mindset of individual and organizational clients to achieve their strategic objectives.
Formerly, Linda was an executive coach, leadership development consultant and business improvement change agent for Royal Dutch Shell. Her position at Royal Dutch Shell placed her in the thick of the company’s ongoing effort to globalize. She consulted there with exploration, products and functions teams to bring cutting edge leadership principles to Royal Dutch Shell’s forefront. Additionally, Linda has over 21 years of leadership experience as an officer and aviator in the United States Navy. She was the Navy’s third female test pilot and the first woman to command a squadron in the San Diego area; Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Thirty (VRC-30). While in command, her squadron was recognized as the 1996 Battle Efficiency (Operational Excellence) Award winner for the first time in its 21-year history. For the three years prior to transitioning to the private sector, Linda was the Director of the Naval Leadership Training Unit, the entire U.S. Navy’s Pacific Coast leadership school. The school trained over 11,000 officers and enlisted personnel annually, providing graduates with leadership tools for success in their next career levels.

Clients
Royal Dutch Shell, Weekenders U.S.A., Senior U.S. Naval Officers Education

Linda is formally schooled as a Co-Active Coach with the Coaches Training Institute and is certified in a number of assessment tools. She holds a B.S. degree in Systems Science Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania Engineering School and in 1994, was selected as a distinguished graduate, the first woman and the ninth graduate in 20 years to be so honored. Linda also holds an M.S. degree in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee. She is a graduate of both the U.S. Naval War College and U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Linda has logged over 3,300 flight hours in 33 major types of aircraft and is an associate member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Linda is also a member of the Alliance for Strategic Leadership.

Contact Information
Linda Shaffer-Vanaria
760-729-9216