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Build your confidence, cut through the noise, and conquer your goals!

Do fear and self-doubt hold you back?

Have you ever thought, “I don’t know what to do with my hands!” while speaking to a group?

Want to make a move but fear financial ruin?

You’ve come to the right place!

Are you ready to move past what’s blocking you and start moving forward? Do you need some help unleashing your inner badass? I’ve spent years working inside and outside academia, guiding individuals like you to build confidence and define their paths. I’ve seen how self-doubt can creep in and throw someone off course and how financial uncertainty can prevent bold decisions.

Whether your goal is short-term, like mastering a speech or presentation, or longer-term, such as making a life or career transition, I am here to help! We will work together as a team, and I’ll provide guidance and support as we seek answers. Change takes time, attention, and a bit of courage, but I am here to help you find a clear path, build confidence, and move forward.

Let’s embark on this thrilling adventure together! We’ll conquer fears, banish self-doubt, and unlock your full potential as you chase your personal and professional dreams! Are you ready to take the first step?

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Hey there!

I’m Shannon.

I spent years teaching college-aged students how to use their voices — literally and figuratively — to express themselves creatively. I also worked with them to set long-term goals that ensure their current decisions contribute to their future success. Over time, I noticed common themes: lack of confidence, fear of failure, financial worries, and the desire to be heard.

Now, I focus on building confidence, improving communication, and enhancing financial literacy. While these seem like different skills, they often impact our ability to make bold choices and move forward. Whether you’re dealing with imposter syndrome, fear of public speaking, difficulty navigating authority figures, or a lack of financial understanding, remember you’re not alone. I’m here to help you address your unique needs.

By building your confidence, enhancing your communication skills, and understanding essential financial concepts like budgeting, you’ll be better prepared to tackle the challenges in your way. I believe in leading with kindness, but I’m not afraid to dish out some tough love when needed! 

If this resonates with you, let’s work together to help you take your next leap forward.

Let’s Work Together!

I offer one-to-one coaching. Book a free consultation to learn more about available coaching packages or to create an individualized package to meet your needs.

Confidence

Are you stuck? Is fear holding you back?

Communication

Don’t know what to say when the stakes are high? Need help with public speaking?

Financial Literacy

Learn the basics so you can plan your way forward.

Got questions?

  • This is a great question and an important one! As a coach, I am a facilitator, meaning that we engage in a collaborative process when we work together. Your active involvement is key as we focus on one or a few specific goals and work together to find solutions. I am not a diagnostician, meaning I cannot diagnose mental illness or disorders, nor am I qualified to treat them.

    Unlike therapy, which is often longer-term or open-ended, coaching is a practical approach that focuses on shorter-term timeframes. It's designed to help you crush a specific goal, such as building the confidence to make a big decision or change, develop your public speaking skills, or move past a hurdle that makes you feel stuck.

  • Our coaching sessions are designed for your unique needs, ensuring you receive personalized support. Here’s what you can generally expect

    About 24 hours before your session, you’ll receive an agenda. I encourage you to review the agenda so you may share any feedback or suggest specific action items you'd like to add or remove. At the start of the session, we'll spend the first 10-15 minutes reflecting on the strategies from our previous meeting and discussing how they’ve been implemented. We’ll then address any questions that may have arisen between sessions and work on exercises designed to help you meet your goals.

    In the last 10 minutes of the session, we will set actionable goals for our next session and create a clear plan to achieve them together.

    Within 24 hours after our meeting, I will provide you with a comprehensive summary of our discussion and a reminder of the action plan we've put in place. This will help ensure you feel organized and clear about your next steps as we continue our work together.

    Our support doesn't end when the session does. You can email me anytime, and I will respond within one business day. Plus, you will have limited text message access Monday through Friday, providing you with the support you need between sessions.

  • My clients are located across the United States and internationally, so most of my offerings are online. I offer in-person sessions in Fayetteville, Georgia, for people in that proximity.

    My financial literacy courses are currently only in person in the Fayetteville, GA area.

    I am available for speaking engagements both virtually and in person. For more information, please contact me.


  • Given that this is a service-based business, I cannot offer refunds. To ensure we are a good fit and that I can effectively assist you, I invite you to schedule a free 30-minute consultation before booking a program with me. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated!

  • Absolutely! While the packages I offer will address most people's needs, I understand that some people may have needs that don't neatly fit within the scope of my coaching packages. Schedule a free consultation, and we can create a package that works for you!

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