Thomas Shields- Career Coaching- US, NC

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Thomas Shields

Career & Life Coach

United States | Charlotte, NC | Apr 15, 2025 | 10:51 AM Local Time

Credentials





  • Professional Coaching since 1994 working with healthcare professionals, business leaders, athletes, and students

  • Founded the Optimal Vision Institute in 2010

  • Founded Internal Fitness Systems® in 1997

  • Personal Success Coach – Nightingale-Conant Corp.

  • Masters degree in Educational Psychology

  • Bachelors degree in Business Management

  • Associates degree in Marketing

  • Certified Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)

  • Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis,

  • Certified in The Learning Edge

  • Certified in  Cognitive Coaching

  • Certified in Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

  • Coach University graduate of Coaches Training Program (CTP) 1999

  • Certified Instructor with Niche University

  • Overcame a life-threatening illness at age 29 and again at age 46

  • Overcame a life-long visual impairment to achieve 20/20 vision at age 33

  • Worked full-time while earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree part-time over a ten year period

  • Left a secure, well-paying government job to pursue my true calling in life at age 37 - Coaching!

  • Studied and applied peak performance principles and techniques for the past twenty years

  • Involved in sports and fitness training for the past 35 years, and played on two high school football  Championship teams

  • A unique ability to create a safe environment to learn and grow, and understand clients at a mental, emotional, and spiritual level




Identity

Username: optimalvision
Member Since: Apr 12, 2013
Last login: Oct 2, 2013