Shelia Higgs Burkhalter, affectionately known as “Shiggs”, is a bestselling author, an accomplished speaker, facilitator, and a certified Executive & Leadership Transitions Coach with 30 years of experience in the higher education sector.

Shelia specializes in guiding aspiring executives and leaders through successful transitions, placing a strong emphasis on people, values, and leading with heart. As the founder and owner of ShiggsB Coaching, LLC, she integrates her extensive knowledge of leadership, communication, and energy to create a transformative experience for her clients.

Shelia holds a Managerial MBA from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, an MSEd in Student Affairs Administration from Indiana University - Bloomington, and a BS in Mass Communication/Political Science from Southeast Missouri State University