Shannon Talbot

With over 15 years of corporate leadership experience, Shannon Talbot is the speaker and coach organizations turn to when they want to transform workplace culture and energize their teams. Known as The Human Connection Expert, she equips leaders with practical tools to navigate change, boost engagement, and build workplaces where people and performance thrive.

Blending corporate wisdom with certifications in Health Coaching and Transformational Coaching, Shannon helps leaders create teams that feel seen, supported, and inspired to deliver their best work. Her insights have been featured on CBC Radio, Chatelaine, and Today’s Parent, and she has worked with organizations including Scotiabank, Nestlé, the Government of Canada, HRPA, and Publicis—helping them drive measurable gains in engagement, retention, and trust.

Shannon holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of International Business from Carleton University. She is also the author of Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You, a National Indie Excellence Awards finalist that empowers readers to lead with authenticity and courage.

Based in Ancaster, Ontario, Shannon lives with her husband, two sons through adoption, and their dog. A former expat in Peru, she’s fluent in Spanish and firmly believes karaoke, travel and kitchen dance parties should be part of every good wellness plan.