I'm Shonnie Lavender

I am a coach, author, and speaker. My life and work are oriented around my Cause: To inspire and empower people to live in a conscious, loving, and connected way. Through empathetic listening, evocative inquiry, and compelling calls to action, I help my clients embody their authentic power, embrace their accountability, and become the change they want to see in the world.

I am a graduate of Coach U, certified coach, and a member of the International Coach Federation. I am on the faculty of the Secretan Center, a global consulting practice specializing in cultural and leadership transformation to achieve extraordinary improvements in personal and organizational performance. Additionally, I teach a six-month leadership course to other coaches through my role as Community Coach for the Higher Ground Leadership Community at CoachVille.

When I am not officially on the job, I can be found running the Southern Appalachian mountain trails near my home in Asheville, North Carolina; savoring time with my running partner, collaborator and soul-mate, Bruce; or cavorting with my five feline family members.

My Books

I have written two books, both of which you can buy through my shopping page. Simply click the links for more details.

Live the Life You've Imagined: 100 Practical Strategies for Creating Your Ideal Life

This inspirational and practical manual is filled with one hundred concepts grouped into ten themed, easy to read chapters. Each chapter includes self-study exercises. Retail price $11.95+shipping. ISBN-10: 1-4116-6455-8.

I Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow Workbook (which I coauthored with my husband, Bruce Mulkey) is an inspirational resource for creating compelling vows for your marriage, civil union, commitment or recommitment. This workbook will help you craft vows that will serve you not only during the ceremony itself but throughout your lives together. Retail price $24.95+shipping. ISBN-10: 1-84728-038-2 and ISBN-13: 978-1-84728-038-1