About Janet Schieferdecker

I’ve always believed that leadership is as much about presence as it is about strategy — and that the two can’t be separated. My work with horses has shown me, time and again, that people follow not just what you say, but the energy you bring into every moment.

As the founder of Choice Point Leadership, I help social venture leaders navigate the high-wire act of aligning values with results. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership development, organizational culture, and strategic execution, guiding executives and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

I’ve supported leaders in mission-driven organizations, social ventures, and non-profits to build cultures where purpose and performance thrive together. My approach blends deep listening, practical tools, and experiential learning — grounded in proven frameworks like The Leadership Circle Profile, David Emerald’s Power of TED, and OKRs — so clients not only know what to do, but have the presence and structures to make it stick.

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Credentials & Qualifications

Inflection points can be tough. When you are just about to break through to the next level, it often feels like there is a lot of resistance. You yearn for growth, for change, maybe for things to be better, but the task can feel overwhelming or elusive.

You want to have a guide that has both the experience and the knowledge to help you move to the next level.

Why choose me as your coach? I have a unique blend of experiences, skills training, and stance that has proven effective for people just like you.

• Coach with 25+ years of experience

• MBA from London Business School

• Both domestic and international line management experience.

• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner and Trainer.

• CEIP-ED , Certified Equine Interaction Professional - Education

• Licensed partner for Horse Dream: EAHAE (European Association for Horse Assisted Education).

Gallup Strengths Finder Strengths: Strategic, Responsibility, Ideation, Individualization, Input

I live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, where I can often be found hiking in open space with my dog, social dancing, or spending time with horses.

I love animals and nature, and I believe in the power of both to restore perspective, presence, and joy.

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