Hi, I'm Shawn
I'm here for women who are powerful catalysts for change, but have lost pieces of themselves amidst their dedication to their mission and families.
I help you synergize intense professional dedication with personal well-being, so you can move to the next level in love and leadership, navigating life with "no-matter-what" resilience while staying true to yourself and your vision.
How do you describe what you do to someone you meet at a dinner party?
I say, "Think of me as a GPS for happiness and self-love." I craft transformative models for personal and global healing, with a special focus on the self-forgiveness and inner advocacy that no one was teaching when I so desperately needed it.
I write, speak, and lead an academy that offers super cool retreats and deeply transformative online experiences focused on helping people use life’s challenges as catalysts for growth and peace.
What are you known for?
I'm known among my clients and community as super warm, compassionate, tireless, advocate who reminds them how far they've come when they forget. More broadly, I'm known as a thought pioneer in creating practical, paradigm-shifting models that guide individuals to use life's hardships as pathways to self-evolution, self-trust, and self-confidence. Whether it is marital or global collaboration, my work is grounded in a 'no-matter-what' approach that fosters unconditionally connected relationships, effective organizations, efficient change, and a kinder self-awakening world.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
Ready for some fun facts? 😜 Well, I'm actually one of a handful of people in the world certified under Byron Katie in "The Work" (no, not that 9-5 work!). And, believe it or not, I've got a Masters in Linguistics specializing in Sign Language and wrote a book that helped change the field of deaf education world-wide. Oh, and now I give talks locally and globally--like at the UN-sponsored Global Happiness Conference--on healing the planet by turning around the epidemic of self-criticism--starting with yourself!
But, here's the heart-tugger: after a whirlwind of challenges hit me — the swift crash of my health, career, and marriage followed by a difficult divorce and years on disability — I discovered my strength, clarity, and ageless, boundless energy via the methods I teach. While my passion for sharing it has me working almost around the clock, this way of living is like swimming in a sea of love with my team, my clients, my wonderful daughter. and our dog, Winnie. remodel our home into a serene retreat venue by the water, where I've held many retreats to clients who almost always return for more! I am non-stop grateful.
What's the most rewarding part of your work?
Every time I see someone finally shake off those chains of regret, self-doubt, and indecision that have held them and their vision back, or drop all resentment by no longer agreeing to treatment they aren't comfortable with, then my heart does this happy jig.
Helping them discover and live in a world of radical inner kindness, where they see and grab hold of the grandeur of their dreams, is just... like pure magic (even though its a science--the science of unconditional connection to self, others, and life!)
Why would someone work with you over another life/executive coach, mentor or therapist?
Why me? Well, imagine having a guide who's been through the storm and now dances in the rain. I let you see that YOU're the one you've been waiting for. In this new "no-matter-what" life where you love the sacred privilege of being your hero.. And your challenges are just our stepping stones to a world of peace, smiles, and true freedom.
I'm not just teaching women to lead or to cope. I'm pioneering this movement where women break free from their own barriers, grasp opportunities with both hands, and build lives filled with achievement, love, and happiness. If that resonates with you, well, I'll support you with all I've got in ways tailored to work for you.
What's Your Personal Mantra?
So, you want the real, raw mantra that keeps me going? Here it is: I once lived in the shadows of anxiety, severe codependence, chronic illness and food addiction, and relentless self-judgment. But now? Now, I'm the fierce protector and lover of every bit of me and of as-is life. After decades of self=abandonment, I love being the guardian of every aspect of my being. And empowering others do the same? Well, that's the mission that gets me out of bed every morning, rain or shine!
I give them a boost from the sidelines and they know very soon they are not alone. I'm uniquely suited to help them solve their unique problem and orient them to the transformation that's in store for them with me and our community.
How do clients describe you?
Oh, this is always a fun one to answer! One of my first clients wrote, "You hold my feet to the fire and don't let me stay in denial or keep stewing in my toxic thoughts--and at the same I feel like I'm being held by a giant teddy bear!" Many say I have this uncanny ability to got right to the heart of an issue and always bring them out the other side. And while I'm all about deep dives and breakthroughs, they love that there's a healthy dose of fun and laughter. But the one that always gets me chuckling? One client--a seasoned coach herself--said I should bill myself as "master coach of master coaches"! Very Cool. 😂
How do clients describe you?
Oh, this is always a fun one to answer! One of my first clients wrote, "You hold my feet to the fire and don't let me stay in denial or keep stewing in my toxic thoughts--and at the same I feel like I'm being held by a giant teddy bear!"
Many say I have this uncanny ability to got right to the heart of an issue and always bring them out the other side. And while I'm all about deep dives and breakthroughs, they love that there's a healthy dose of fun and laughter.
But the one that always gets me chuckling? One client – a seasoned coach herself –said I should bill myself as "master coach of master coaches"! Very Cool. 😂
My amazing team also use tools to do their own inner work
If you want to transcend your "holdout" places in a place of complete safety, so you can get out of your own way and put your focus on implementing your highest and happiest vision, then my stellar, highly committed team and our self-responsible LIVING-IN-SYMMETRY Community are here for you in every way.
HOW MAY I BE OF SERVICE?
Who We Work With and How We Help
Whether you are a leader and change-agent in your family, your organization, or the planet, I help you harness what hurts to reverse body-held trauma, detox reactive thinking patterns, and reconnect to an inner sparkle and child-like energy--so you feel safe, seen, and supported no matter what. I'm all about the most direct path to a sweet unshakable love affair with yourself and life--for the rest of your life--so you stay connected to your heart, your body, your loved ones, and your joy while changing the world!
A QUICK INTRO
The Get-YOU-Back BOOTCAMP
Feel safe, seen, sane, and supported in your most reactive relationships. Introduction to the pillars of The NO-MATTER-What Way, with thought-detoxing techniques to convert patterns of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and negativity into clarity, empowerment, and calm, focused action.
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The NO-MATTER-WHAT Multi-Stage Mastermind
This intimate ongoing experience (1-year minimum) is your key to unlocking profound personal & professional self-evolution, self-care from the inside out, and empowered self advocacy where it matters most. Discover un-paralleled support, innovative manifestation mentoring strategies, & a safe, fun, self-responsible cohort committed to conscious living, loving, & leadership.
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Shift-of-a-Lifetime Executive/Couples' Coaching
Grounded in safety, honesty, unconditional support, and strategy between sessions, you'll experience real-time shifts via my cutting edge & intuitive strategies. Harnessing your triggers, traumas, & areas of self-sabotage as rich sources for efficient--yet lasting--healing, you'll cultivate calm focused clarity, no-regrets decisions, safe supportive relationships. & cohesive proactive solutions for stubborn issues,
Ready to take the next step?
Step into a Life of Peace, Clarity, and Confident Action
You've learned a bit about me and my journey, but this isn't just about my story—it's about yours. If you’re ready to stop letting self-doubt, fear, or old thought patterns hold you back, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll transform your challenges into the very fuel that drives your personal and professional growth. You deserve a life where you are fully aligned, confident, and thriving—no matter what life throws your way. Let's embark on this journey to unlock your true potential, starting today.