
Balanced Harmony: Where Mental Health Meets Career Mastery Master Series
2 sessions (90 minutes each) will be at 12pm EST on Wednesday, June 18th and Monday, June 23rd. Sessions will be recorded and available for 90 days.
What Is the Balanced Harmony Master Series?
Join this two-part webinar series designed to empower career coaches with the tools, mindset, and strategies to support their clients and themselves through the emotional complexities of career development. This series offers a space for career professionals to pause, reflect, and strengthen their emotional resilience while learning how to integrate mental health awareness into their coaching practice.
Through engaging, interactive sessions, participants will explore how their mindset directly influences the success of their clients. Coaches will walk away with practical strategies to manage their stress and burnout while developing the confidence to facilitate safe, empathetic, and productive conversations with clients navigating difficult emotions.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach or new to the field, Balanced Harmony will leave you feeling more grounded, equipped, and inspired to create transformational change in your clients’ lives and your own.
Member Cost: $249
Non-Member Cost: $299
(No certification included in this program)
What to Expect
- Unlock the power of your mindset — discover how your mental well-being directly influences your ability to guide clients effectively, and how nurturing your mindset can elevate your coaching practice.
- Identify personal strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout — ensure you maintain mental wellness while supporting others in their professional journeys.
- Learn how to foster a growth mindset in both yourself and your clients — equip yourself with the tools to build resilience and a can-do attitude that empowers both you and your clients to overcome career obstacles and setbacks.
- Lead by example with self-care practices — adopt practices that not only protect your own well-being but also model the importance of mental wellness for your clients, encouraging resilience in both your personal and professional life.
- Integrate mental health check-ins and wellness discussions into your career coaching sessions — offer a more holistic, supportive approach to client success, creating a safe and empowering space for clients to thrive.
- Master conversation techniques to help clients express their feelings openly — create a safe, empathetic space for addressing anxiety, stress, and career indecision, using effective conversation starters that encourage clients to open up without hesitation.
- Reframe negative self-talk — teach clients to see challenges as opportunities for growth, helping them develop healthier perspectives, stronger coping skills, and greater confidence to navigate obstacles with resilience.
- Gain the confidence to refer clients to mental health professionals — recognize when a client’s emotional needs extend beyond career coaching and confidently refer them to mental health professionals to ensure they receive the comprehensive support they need.

Meet Your Instructor – Felicia A. Shanklin, M.Ed., CPRW
Felicia is a dedicated career coach and educator who integrates mental health principles into career development to help individuals achieve holistic success. Her mission is to bridge the gap between mental health and career coaching, fostering environments where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
Felicia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Master’s degree in Adult Education. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), a Licensed Mental Health Trainer, providing certifications in Mental Health First Aid (Adult), and a Licensed Instructor in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.
Felicia brings extensive experience across higher education, K–12 schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, holding multiple professional roles throughout her career. She has designed and led comprehensive career development programs, coached over 2,000 individuals using nationally recognized career readiness frameworks, and launched initiatives to increase student engagement and professional growth. Her innovative recruitment strategies have significantly boosted job placement outcomes and streamlined candidate sourcing processes. Felicia has also built and maintained partnerships with dozens of employers to expand career opportunities and resources. She owns a Career Coaching & Small Business Development practice – Own Your Expertise LLC – that provides personalized support for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit leaders.
Felicia understands that mental health is a crucial but often overlooked part of career success. She is eager to share her expertise with other professionals through her Balanced Harmony Webinar Series, designed to support and guide individuals in navigating career and mental health challenges.
Felicia splits her time between Columbus, OH, and Atlanta, GA, and enjoys exploring outdoor cultural events with her family and friends when she’s not working.
Why PARWCC? Voices from our Community
The CPRW Certification is the benchmark for being a recognized résumé writer.

Investing in the continuous training and education provided by PARWCC makes me a trusted advisor…My hobby turned into a 5-figure business in one year because I invested in my education and received the career coaching credential from PARWCC.
Debraca R.

PARWCC’s extensive library of resources, networking opportunities, and career services insights have significantly enhanced my ability to deliver exceptional services to my clients…and equipped me to help job seekers achieve their career goals with confidence and expertise.
Dustin B.

I was fortunate to be a part of the 1st cohort of the Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC), and Dr. Saunders’ expertise, homework exercises, and her breadth of resources enhanced my understanding of the material by providing practical hands-on exercises.
Towanda W.

I’ve gotten so much value out of being part of this community! I love the monthly networking calls and webinars included in the membership, and attending the in-person Thrive! conference was truly a highlight of the year for me.
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