Bio
Christine Shaefer, Ph.D. brings a diverse background to her work as a catalyst of leader and organization development. Her education includes a BA in English/Communications from Pace University, a MA in Theatre & Drama from University of WI-Madison, a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Marian University, and a variety of designations and certifications. As founder of Live Both And, Christine urges individuals and organizations to employ both-and thinking to meet the challenges of today’s complex world. Her career grew from entry level to executive and spans all sectors, including time in for-profit enterprises, nearly two decades in the non-profit space and another decade in the U.S. federal government where she worked with global leaders on five continents, assessing their needs, creating customized curricula, facilitating with high engagement, and coaching with compassion. Christine sees the world through a strengths-based lens and believes communication, connection, and critical thinking are skills to be embraced and enhanced now more than ever.
