What's Next? Evolving Beyond the Agile Coach

Agile Coaches and senior Agile practitioners often find themselves at a professional crossroads. After years of guiding teams, enabling transformations, and fostering agility, the question arises: Where does my career go from here?

In this candid and practical session, Tracey Shaner shares her personal journeys of evolving beyond traditional Agile roles. Drawing from real-world experience, they explore how Agile professionals can transition into strategic leadership, enterprise transformation, and operational excellence roles without losing the essence of what makes Agile valuable.
Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking inspiration, or actively planning your next move, this session will offer clarity, direction, and actionable tools to help you design your next chapter with intention.

Bio:
Tracey Shaner is a Senior Operations Manager in Vanguard’s AI division, known for making learning fun, engaging, and emotionally resonant. Her passion lies in coaching individuals and teams by meeting them where they are and guiding them through transformation with empathy and energy. Since joining Vanguard in 1997, Tracey has held diverse roles including Product Owner, Scrum Master, People Leader, and Senior Agile Coach. She brings over 25 years of IT and data analytics experience, 12+ years of people leadership, and 15 years of professional Agile coaching. Her certifications include Six Sigma/DMAIC/VUE Specialist, LUMA, Leadership, PSM, PSPO, ICP-ACC, PAL-1, and PAL-EBM.

Outside of work, Tracey serves as President of Evan’s Eleven, a nonprofit supporting local communities, and Treasurer of the Norco Fire Company. A lifelong creative, she’s also a musician and DJ who began her career as on-air radio talent. Tracey currently resides in Pottstown, PA, where she continues to blend strategy, heart, and rhythm into everything she does.

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Agenda:

• 6:15 - 6:30pm ET Virtual mingle, connect to Teams

• 6:30 - 8:00pm ET Opening | Presentation & Discussion