A Bit MORE ABOUT ME...
My name is Shelly Groom. I live on a small plot of land surrounded by orange orchards in the Central Valley of California. I also have a cozy cabin in northern California which was always a dream of mine to own.
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I have three grown children, four grandchildren, two horses, three chickens, two dogs, and one husband. My horses are retired from their original jobs, just like me.
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I love to work with clients from my my mini-barn
or in my home office surrounded by my library of self-helpery.
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I have manifested my very best life over time—my relationships, my homes, my horses, even my mini-barn.
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I would love to work with you. There is no time like the present moment.
18-year-old me.....I blinked and 40 years went by!
MY LIFE EXPERIENCE
I have lived the life of a professional, an educator, a leader, and a mom. I know how it feels to be responsible for your family and your professional success. There is danger of losing a sense of self in the process. It is an honorable weight to carry and also one that can, at times, cause stress, life imbalance, indecision, and overwhelm. That's why I am so passionate about supporting you no matter what your profession or family status so you can stay grounded in a sense of self and find joy in each day.​
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I have experienced joy and struggle... I have lost family members, suffered from panic attacks, been diagnosed with a chronic illness, lost a friend to suicide, lost a job, lost a home, and almost lost my marriage. I have worked with amazing people and had amazing friends. I have also worked with toxic people and had toxic friends. I have done all the things...therapy, marriage groups, self-help books, leaned on friends and family, and hired myself a life coach. Now, I can look back on my life and see how these experiences have made me who I am in this moment.
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I have been coaching my entire career. During my 30 years as an educator, I spent the first half teaching high school students, coaching them on to college, career, and beyond through my AVID, English, and public speaking classes. For the last 13 years of my career, I served as a coach, a mentor, and a human resources director in charge of a mentoring program for teachers and administrators within a large school district. I enjoyed onboarding new staff and training mentors and coaches in how to support folks who were new to the profession through being present, listening intentionally, and asking responsive and powerful questions. ​
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My mission is to use my gifts, credentials, and experience to empower you to
create the life you want.
I created The Coaching Tree to serve you through 1:1 coaching and The Grove Group Coaching Exerience. Through this website, FB, and Instagram I am continuing to add thoughtful tools and tidbits of inspiration that have helped my clients create the life they desire.
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My specialty is partnering with people like you who are wanting change. This often requires decision making and shifts in perspective that can be difficult to do on your own. As a coach I serve as an honest and reflective partner who will listen without judgement, help you grapple with the challenges you are facing, and empower you to move forward.
Working with my own coach had a profound effect on my life. When I retired unexpectedly to take care of family, I found myself a little out of sorts. So, I hired a coach. Throughout our sessions, I learned more about myself than I ever knew, re-aligned my life to my values, and, though it's not ever going to be perfect, created a life of joy and purpose.
My coach empowered me to create the life that I dreamed of.
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I am absolutely passionate about helping others do the same.
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Together we can...
start with what you've got
so you can create the life you want.
Training & Credentials
I have a bachelors in communication and a master's in education. I have been trained in Positive Intelligence, Cognitive Coaching, Mentoring Matters, and Tschannen-Morans' Evoking Greatness. I received my initial coaching certificate through the Certified Life Coach Institute, am a member of the International Coaching Federation, and am a graduate of the Optimus Coaching Academy, London.
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I am also certified in the DISC profile system. With regard to California Teacher Induction and CASC programs, I served as a human resources and induction director for 13 years, have been BIR trained, and have served as team lead on many accreditation site visits.