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Meet The Founder and CEO, Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez, Ph.D.
Director of Coach Training

 
Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez, Ph.D., is the founder of The Character and Self-Esteem (CASE) Institute, established in 2009 after she lost her job as a corporate nurse due to downsizing. Turning adversity into opportunity, she built CASE into an internationally recognized coach training and certification company.  
 
With over two decades of experience in coaching, education, consulting, and mentoring, Dr. Shauntel is a Certified Life Coach, Master Certified Coach, Certified Business Coach, Certified Executive and Leadership Coach, and Certified Coach Trainer. She has also authored multiple books, and is an international best-selling, award-winning author.  
 
Her work has been recognized globally. She was chosen out of 600 coaches as Coach of the Year in 2010, honored as a top coach trainer, and earned Diamond Expert Author status with Ezine.com for publishing over 150 articles that have inspired thousands worldwide.  
 
Dr. Shauntel’s education includes a Ph.D. in Holistic Coaching, a Doctorate in Christian Counseling, dual master’s degrees, and extensive certifications in psychology, mindset, personal development, stress management, resilience, mindfulness, and NLP. With a background in healthcare, education, and business, she brings both academic and real-world expertise to her students.  
 
From her beginnings as a single mother on welfare to becoming an internationally respected coach trainer, author, and speaker, Dr. Shauntel embodies resilience, faith, and determination. She is passionate about equipping others to break barriers, find purpose, and live fulfilled lives.  
 
When she isn’t training and mentoring coaches, she enjoys time with family, writing, reading, basketball, and anything inspirational.  
 
 
 
Dr. Shauntel’s Promise
 
“As someone who has faced barriers and turned struggle into success, I know the power of coaching to transform lives. My commitment is to inspire, guide, and support you as you step into your purpose, whether as a certified coach or an organization creating impact. Your success is my mission.”