Meet Shelley Whizin
Hi, I'm Shelley, and my mission is to help you live more awake, love more deeply, and leave nothing unsaid.
Blending deep compassion with disarming humor, I meet you exactly where you are—human-to-human.
My work isn't about avoiding life’s difficult moments; it’s about turning everyday friction into a pathway for real, lasting connection and joy. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, searching for purpose, or facing the end of a long journey, I guide you to find meaning, peace, and aliveness in every moment.
My signature SEE–SPEAK–SHIFT™ framework gives you the practical tools needed for honest communication and small, doable changes that add up to real love. We'll work together to help you become a true "Friend for Life"—to yourself and to others.
Client Testimonial
"Shelley is the quintessential teacher… we learn because her teachings come from a fine intellect wrapped in genuine caring and affection."
— Iris Waskow, Senior Director of Communications, American Jewish University
Enjoy this insightful Big Blend Radio "Soul Diving Sunday" conversation where transformational life coach Shelley explores the deeper “why” behind personal growth, happiness, and authentic living. This episode offers inspiration for anyone seeking clarity, fulfillment, and a more joyful path forward.
Read the editorial Life Coach Success Insider" Q&A Big Blend's Substack!
Credentials & Interdisciplinary Experience
A Lifetime of Guiding Profound Transformations
My unique approach to coaching is built on four decades of diverse experience, blending professional mastery with deep spiritual wisdom. My work bridges the full arc of life, specializing in the essential truths of Conscious Living and Conscious Dying.
Authority & Expertise:
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Certified Death Midwife & Trainer: Equipped hospice teams, caregivers, and families to create sacred, healing experiences at the bedside (including training for the Twilight Brigade and the Veterans Administration).
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Shamanic & Mystical Integration: Incorporates insights from Jewish Mysticism (Kabbalah) and Shamanic wisdom (including apprenticeships in Peru) to ground spiritual concepts and ritual into practical, daily transformation.
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The Body-Mind Connection: Certified Yoga Teacher and an intensive student of body-based healing, focusing on emotional intelligence, cellular memory, and integrating the body, mind, and spirit for wholeness.
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Author & Educator: Writer of multiple books including What Do You Bring to the Table? and Daily Love Vows, and a creator of specialized educational workshops for professionals.
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Executive & Non-Profit Leadership: Over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and Vice President/Director for major foundations and institutions, bringing grounded, organized business sense to all transformational work.
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Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Jewish Studies (Summa Cum Laude), with extensive coursework in Marketing, Design, and Public Relations.
"It's your life. Enjoy the journey. And remember to bring love into everything you do... and a lot of humor along the way."
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