Meet Shannon

Hi, I’m Shannon — an executive leadership coach, talent strategist, and people person to my core.

When I was in college, I majored in Consumer Economics because it let me merge two passions: business and helping people. Anytime someone asked what I wanted to do after graduation, I’d say, “Something with people.” And that’s still true. People — their talents, motivations, growth, and stories — are what fuel me.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve built a career around understanding how people work and how strong leadership helps them thrive. I started at General Mills, where I was quickly drawn into the art and science of attracting and retaining high-caliber talent. That curiosity led me to executive search during the dot-com boom — and eventually to a long tenure in the financial services industry.

As Chief Talent Officer at Buckingham Wealth Partners, I helped scale the firm from 75 to 500 employees and from 1 office to 40 nationwide. I redesigned performance management, built training programs, created career paths, and coached both internal teams and over 150 independent partner firms.

Today, I coach founders, executives, and new leaders as they navigate the complexities of team growth, feedback, hiring, succession, and leadership transitions. My coaching is clear, people-centered, and action-oriented. I’ll ask the right questions, challenge your thinking, and help you move forward with confidence. My approach is grounded in four essentials: clarity, feedback, kindness, and action — the same traits I believe define the best leaders.