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Apex 3C

About

Founder, Apex C³
​Jeffrey Sherer

I created Apex C³ to help others tap into their full potential, unlocking sources of creativity and productivity. I look forward to helping enable your journey. You should choose a coach, counselor or consultant based on fit, not just a resume; however, if you’re interested in my experience, there’s a few details below.


Qualifications

Executive Coaching


I am an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC), having completed 125+ hours of training and 500+ hours of experience, and a certified Leadership & Performance Coach by Brown University.  I have also received ICF's Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) through completion of Team Coaching Global Alliance’s training program. 

Cyber, Risk & Strategic Consulting

With 25+ years of experience driving strategy, operations and risk/threat assessment in the public and private sectors I pull from diverse personal and professional experiences to help my clients identify and execute solutions. I have enabled, built and led world-class teams, from seven to 75+ people working across government, academia and industry.

Financial Counseling


As an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), I’ve completed 1,000+ hours of experience, rigorous training and examination to provide you with personalized guidance. With my AFC certification, I’ve demonstrated a deep understanding of financial principles and the ability to effectively help clients achieve their financial goals. The AFC designation builds on my formal undergraduate and graduate education rooted in finance and economics. My expertise extends to budgeting, debt management, saving, investing, and retirement planning. I’m committed to providing you with clear, actionable advice that empowers you to make informed decisions about your financial future.
Coaching Assessment Certifications

I am certified to administer and debrief the Hogan Assessment with additional certification in Hogan’s Advanced Feedback and Advanced Interpretation programs. I am also a certified practitioner in administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation instruments (FIRO-B and FIRO Business). I’ve completed additional training in advanced coaching techniques from ACT Leadership’s Next Level Coaching Program and from Quiet Works in bringing quiet into the workplace where and when our thinking gets done. 

Hogan Assessments

Assessments Certification Advanced Interpretation

Advanced Feedback

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Certified Practitioner

Fundamental Interpersonal Relations

Certified Practitioner (FIRO-B | FIRO Business)

Quiet Workplace

Quiet Works for Coaches

ACT Leadership

Next Level Coaching Program

Team Coaching  Global Alliance

Foundations of Team Coaching Advanced Training

Formal & Continuing Education

I completed my undergraduate education in economics, finance and systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania where I received two bachelor degrees, one in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School and a second in Systems Engineering from Penn Engineering. My graduate and continuing education has been centered on the management of technological change, industrial and organizational psychology, public policy and leadership at Carnegie Mellon and Harvard Universities. My research at Carnegie Mellon centered on the transfer of knowledge from organization to organization within the U.S. domestic laser manufacturing industry. I have been privileged to attend a multitude of executive education programs in the years since Carnegie Mellon, to include four programs over six years at Harvard to deepen my public policy acumen, focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, national security, and technology policy.

Wharton School 

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in

 Economics:  Finance

Engineering & AppliedScience 

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Applied Science:

 Systems Engineering

John F. Kennedy School of Government 

Harvard University

Executive Certificate: 

Public Policy

Tepper School of Business 

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science:

Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Tech Change

Consulting & Technical Credentials

As a seasoned consultant with an array of cyber, program management and technical certifications, I bring a unique blend of technical and managerial expertise to complex projects. My CISSP credentials demonstrate a deep understanding of information security best practices, risk management strategies, and compliance frameworks. Additionally, my PMP certification validates my ability to effectively plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. This combined expertise equips me to address the multifaceted challenges organizations face in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The Computing Technology Industry Association

Security+

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)

Wharton Program in Management & Technology

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security (SANS) Institute

Network Security Bootcamp

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Organizational Innovation

How Do I Know if Apex C³ is for Me?

Easy! Just schedule a complementary call and we can discuss goals, timelines, and determine if we’re a mutual fit. If not, we only lost a few minutes and hopefully you’ll also come away with some additional insights into where and how Apex’s coaching, counseling and/or consulting programs fit. 

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