I became a coach because I love helping people find more happiness and fulfillment in their lives and careers, which often means supporting my clients with the same types of issues I personally have wrestled with, whether that is silencing my inner critic, taming procrastination, or differentiating between what I really want versus what I think I “should” want. My coaching superpower is seeing the potential in my clients that they cannot always see for themselves.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Shawn, an Executive Leadership and Human Performance Coach with a rich background in consulting and coaching some of the nation's top leaders, including professional sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, and military generals. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in empowering leaders to enhance their mental, physical, and social fitness through customized, science-backed plans. My approach is designed to help you lead authentically, find purpose, and inspire those around you. Whether you're looking to excel in your career or personal life, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and unlock your full potential together!

With a background partnering with Tech executives and developing global talent management strategies, I bring a wealth of experience to my client engagements as a coach at Marea Leadership. I hold an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and have completed Leadership Coaching training at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. My career spans over a decade, including key roles at Visa where I served as Director of Global Talent Management and HR Business Partner to Tech executives. I work with high performing professionals to increase their capacity to lead with ease. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or you're feeling stuck in navigating a challenge, I'm here to partner with you. Let's connect and explore how I can support your growth.

With over 30 years of experience in data and more than a decade as a data leader, I’ve honed my skills in building high-performing teams and guiding professionals to achieve their career goals. As Head of Data Science and now Chief Data Officer, I’ve led transformative data initiatives and cultivated a leadership approach that empowers others to excel. I specialize in coaching executives and aspiring leaders to reach new heights in their careers. I’ve guided a data analyst to become a Head of Business Intelligence, a data engineer to rise to Principal Data Engineer, a junior data scientist to transition into a senior data scientist, and a data engineer to achieve the position of Senior Director of their department. Beyond one-on-one coaching, I’ve contributed to organizational growth as a board member, advising a financial institution on navigating challenging economic conditions while maintaining responsible growth strategies. Having reviewed thousands of resumes and conducted over 200 interviews, I bring deep insight into what it takes to thrive in competitive and evolving fields. Helping professionals at all levels—especially data leaders—reach their potential is my passion. I take immense satisfaction in mentoring others and enabling them to step confidently into their next career challenge. If that sounds like you, let's connect!

Leadership is hard work. Leading in a dynamic, high stakes environment is even harder. The practices and skills that got you here won’t get you where you want to be. Much like elite athletes and performers, the most effective leaders get coached. And they get coached by elite coaches. I provide top-tier coaching to high-impact executives and operators who want to perform at a higher level. I leverage my 15+ years of experience as an operator and executive where I built some of the top companies in the world, including DoorDash, Neighbor, and LinkedIn. My coaching is customized to meet the needs of each client and addresses the whole person, not just their work self. I use a combination of best-in-class assessments, quantitative and qualitative 360-degree feedback, and intense inquiry to help clients achieve outstanding business outcomes and live an intentional life. Common areas of coaching include: * Strengthening your ability to succeed during periods of complexity, doubt, and uncertainty * Building confidence in your ability to deliver results, take calculated risks, and build trust * Improving essential leadership skills including setting expectations, giving feedback, prioritization, accountability, and communicating effectively * Discovering your blindspots, developing greater self-awareness and enhancing your ability to emotionally regulate * Balancing competing demands and priorities at work and in life What you get from me: * Hard-won perspective from an executive who’s sat in boardrooms, made the hard decisions, and built industry-changing companies * Access to my world-class network; I’ll connect you with functional experts as needed * Access to my “best of” library, including the top templates, frameworks, models, and content I’ve created and curated over the last 15+ years * An unbiased partner who’ll create a personalized development plan that delivers results * A coach who always has your back but won’t hesitate to call BS as needed

I am now a C-Level Executive of a company, and have previously served as a controlling shareholder (when I worked in Private Equity) and Board Member. I can help advise on how to make it to the C-Level, how to interact with shareholders (particularly Private Equity and Venture Capital), how to be successful, etc.