April Schaaff

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About April Schaaff

A Systems-Thinker and Problem-Solver with a Passion for Creating Solutions I’m successful in coaching people and organizations on how to maximize their skills and reach their full potential; but, the passion that fuels me is creating and implementing systems that help people experience greater success in their careers and their lives. I have coached executives, managers, and employees from various walks of life; but one of the constants is my love for helping people discover successful ways to manage themselves and lead others. I have developed human resources policies, training, and coaching programs based on proven psychological concepts for years. Because I have enjoyed a varied, deep, and broad education in human resources, employment law, and psychology, I see the theoretical as being practical. In other words, if you understand why the system does what it does, then you will know how to improve it! I create value for organizations by being an effective negotiator. Whether I am driving negotiations for better benefits at a lower cost or negotiating with an employee to bring them closer to the organization’s perspective and expectations, I am an intuitive and experienced negotiator. This talent to see and explain the global issues without losing focus on the details results in my ability to quickly see the organization-wide needs and produce detailed plans or broad strategies to solve problems. The heart of my leadership philosophy is continuously creating a dynamic culture of respect and value for one another. Just as we know people are not perfect, we know not all behavior in the workplace can meet with approval. But, as leaders and employees develop their capacity to embrace different personalities and styles as well as respect and value one another as people, the entire organization’s success will be the natural result!