‘MAVEN’ MIARA SHAW

Leadership Facilitator & Business Strategist | Keynote Speaker

Supporting Executives, Women Leaders, Founders & Student Leaders

I support high-performing professionals and student leaders through powerful leadership development, strategies for work-life integration, and confidence-building practices that help you lead with clarity and live with intention.

Connect with the Leadership Wellness Circle community. A year of intentional gatherings (one per quarter) for high-performing women to lead powerfully and live joyfully. Experience the support, strategies, and sisterhood to shift from doing to being without burnout. 

You can also explore the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast, where we talk all things work-life integration, leadership confidence, women’s wellness, and business growth.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and start aligning your success with your well-being.

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Are you ready to Shift from Doing to Being?

For too long, high-performing leaders have believed the exhausting myth: that success requires sacrificing everything–your relationships, your health, your peace while running on empty and over-giving until there’s nothing left.

That’s not leadership. That’s burnout in disguise.

I don’t accept that narrative, and I don’t believe you have to either. Real success isn’t about doing more, it’s about being intentional with your energy, your time, and your life.

You can lead powerfully AND live well.

I believe you’re here because you’re ready for something different. You want to feel connected to what matters most. You want joy, fulfillment, and a sustainable rhythm that actually supports the life you’re building—not one that burns it down.

You don’t have to choose between success and sanity. Let’s discover YOUR strategy to Lead Well. Live Well.

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HELLO THERE MAVEN NATION!

I’m Miara, a…

High-Energy Presenter
Sassy Leadership Facilitator
& Hope Cultivator!

 

Who had to design her own work-life integration before she could help other women find it for themselves.

I know what it feels like to try to keep it all together without falling apart. To be the “superwoman” that everyone looks to make everything alright. It takes a toll on you. And if it continues it can rob you of your joy.

I was a woman who juggled being a no-nonsense high-powered energy trader, wife, and busy mom of four active kids. I was always on the move. No time to stop and reflect on what I truly wanted for my life outside of managing a demanding career and being a wife and mother. But as luck would have it, a downturn in the energy sector impacted my position and gave me the time to reassess what I really wanted. Isn’t that how it works? We sometimes have to be pushed into our destiny. For me, it was my season of “becoming” when the Maven surfaced and uncovered who I truly was and what I could offer the world.

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4 Ways to Work With Me

Leadership Wellness Circle

Join our powerful community designed for high-performing executive leaders and business founders who desire to prioritize well-being as the foundation for their success and fulfillment. We help individuals and organizations: Unlock their Potential. Lead with Confidence. Thrive in Wellness.

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Leadership Development

Through tailored learning experiences, your leaders receive personalized coaching and guidance to cultivate executive presence, confidence, and articulate communication in various settings. They learn to navigate challenges with poise, thereby elevating their influence both internally and publicly. 

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SPEAKER & FACILITATOR

Miara infuses high energy into audiences comprising corporate professionals, ambitious business entrepreneurs, and exceptional high school students!  Miara employs her sharp wit, straightforward communication, and action-oriented speaking style to deliver transformative solutions. Collaborate with her to elevate your event to a transformational experience.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Miara equips students with essential leadership skills, public speaking skills, fosters self-confidence, and helps them discover their unique voice. Her programs are designed to help high school and college students become impactful leaders. With Miara’s guidance, they learn to navigate challenges and excel in both academic and personal settings.

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Honest Feedback

From My Clients

“The virtual training led by Miara Shaw was a great way to close out the year for my team.  Her insights, interactive and practical approach, and understanding of the importance of harmonizing professional and personal life equipped us with tools to enhance work-life integration and reminded us of the importance of taking time to focus on our well-being.  Thank you Maven Miara!”

NAANA DANQUAH JEFFRSON
General Counsel Americas Land

“Miara’s relatable style and leadership expertise at our Women’s Leadership Summit for high school girls made her an ideal speaker for the event, and we can’t wait to have her back for future summit!”

DR. KARLA HERNANDEZ DECUIR, INTERIM VP OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
University of Houston-Victoria

“The Wellness seminars facilitated by Miara are educational and insightful. Employees look forward to participating in her active and engaging session. We are happy to partner with Miara to provide training to our clients. She’s the best in the business.”

HORATIO NEELY
Executive Vice President, Neely EAP

“The HR Training Department at Harris County Public Health would have no hesitation in recommending Miara for her skills in engagement and facilitation.”

JEANETT CASTILLO
Human Resources Training Assistant, Harris County Public Health

“Having Miara speak at our Women’s Leadership Summit for high school girls was a transformative experience for our audience. Her insights on developing communication skills and self-confidence when speaking in public struck a chord with the audience, delivered with both passion and authenticity.“

DR. KARLA HERNANDEZ DECUIR, INTERIM VP OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
University of Houston-Victoria

“Miara provided an excellent workshop focused on the importance of a work/life balance for the working mothers in our organization. I and other attendees learned so much from her presentation on Creating a Balanced Rhythm. We left the summit feeling truly empowered! Thank you Miara for your wonderful words of wisdom and tips on how to create balance in our daily lives!”

V. BEAVERS, M.ED
Stephen F. Austin State University, Director Office of Multicultural Affairs

“We had some great learning experiences and a lot of fun with your guidance at NSLC. “The skills we learned during our leadership sessions are the most important thing anyone could possibly take away, as they not only helped us while interacting with others during the NSLC program but also prepared us for a world where communication is vital. You are a captivating speaker and an approachable, encouraging person.”

MADISON WONDRA, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
National Student Leadership Conference

“We were so fortunate to have Miara Shaw speak at our Women’s Empowerment Summit at Stephen F. Austin State University, she was inspiring, relatable, and entertaining! I was able to also get organized with the tools and template that Maven Miara provided. Being connected to like-minded women made me feel like I wasn’t the only one going through business challenges (especially during a pandemic).”

SHRONICA HOLMES, CEO
The Rose Residential Care Home

“Miara is engaging, insightful, and easily connects with students from all backgrounds as a leadership facilitator & public speaker. Our high school students looked forward to the sessions she led them through with moans, groans, and laughter into their growth zones. I must say that not only did the students enjoy working with Miara, but the staff and I did as well. Without her unwavering support of both the students and the staff, growth our conference wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without her.”

C. SANGSTER, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
National Student Leadership Conference

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Leadership Wellness Circle with ‘Maven’ Miara

Leadership Wellness Circle (formerly Success with Saneness)—a leading podcast for female executives and women founders seeking to elevate their leadership confidence, enhance work-life integration, prioritize wellness, and drive business growth.

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"Maven" Miara Shaw is a sassy leadership facilitator, speaker, and founder of the Leadership Wellness Circle, intentional gatherings for high-performing women to lead powerfully and live joyfully. With 12+ years guiding executives and founders, she champions the "Lead Well. Live Well." philosophy, helping purpose-driven leaders shift from constant doing to intentional being. Maven supports leaders who refuse to choose between success and well-being through strategic leadership development, wellness integration, and her signature frameworks.

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hello@miarashaw.com // Miara Shaw is based in Houston, TX, and serves clients globally. Learn more about her Leadership Wellness Circle at leadershipwellnesscircle.com, a vibrant community for high-performing women to lead powerfully and live joyfully. Experience the support, strategies, and sisterhood to redefine success on your own terms without burnout.