
Shannon Schweser
MBA, PMP
AZ, USShannon equips leaders with the mindsets and tools to work smarter with data and AI. Audiences learn how to cut through complexity, find the signal in the noise, and turn information into confident, high-impact decisions.
Shannon Schweser is a project manager–turned–executive and AI/data educator who helps leaders and teams become confident, clear, and capable in a fast-changing world. A PMI Global Summit speaker, Shannon specializes in making data and AI accessible for non-technical professionals—giving audiences practical tools they can use immediately to think smarter, lead better, and communicate more effectively.
Her signature keynote, Decoding the Numbers, shows leaders how to cut through dashboard overload and use a simple, repeatable framework to turn information into insight. Shannon teaches audiences how to ask sharper questions, identify meaningful metrics, and communicate data in a way that earns trust and drives action.
With the rise of generative AI, Shannon’s newest programs help professionals understand how AI actually works, where it creates value, and how to use it responsibly. She focuses on the human side of the future of work: judgment, clarity, storytelling, and decision-making. Her message is simple—AI won’t replace leaders who know how to think; it will replace leaders who don’t know how to use it.
In addition to her keynotes, Shannon delivers hands-on workshops on Data Storytelling, AI for Non-Technical Professionals, and Do What Matters, her framework for prioritization and strategic execution in an AI-accelerated workplace. Across all programs, she blends deep experience from healthcare, technology, and customer success with relatable stories and real-world examples.
Why Hire Shannon• AI + data clarity: She makes complex concepts simple, practical, and actionable.
• Leader-centered: Every tool elevates decision-making, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Future-focused: She prepares teams to thrive—not just adapt—in an AI-powered economy.
• Audience-loved: High-energy delivery with concrete takeaways audiences can use immediately.
Shannon empowers today’s workforce to confidently navigate data, communicate insights, and lead with clarity in a world where AI is rewriting what’s possible.
Shannon Schweser is a project manager–turned–executive and AI/data educator who helps leaders and teams become confident, clear, and capable in a fast-changing world. A PMI Global Summit speaker, Shannon specializes in making data and AI accessible for non-technical professionals—giving audiences practical tools they can use immediately to think smarter, lead better, and communicate more effectively.
Her signature keynote, Decoding the Numbers, shows leaders how to cut through dashboard overload and use a simple, repeatable framework to turn information into insight. Shannon teaches audiences how to ask sharper questions, identify meaningful metrics, and communicate data in a way that earns trust and drives action.
With the rise of generative AI, Shannon’s newest programs help professionals understand how AI actually works, where it creates value, and how to use it responsibly. She focuses on the human side of the future of work: judgment, clarity, storytelling, and decision-making. Her message is simple—AI won’t replace leaders who know how to think; it will replace leaders who don’t know how to use it.
In addition to her keynotes, Shannon delivers hands-on workshops on Data Storytelling, AI for Non-Technical Professionals, and Do What Matters, her framework for prioritization and strategic execution in an AI-accelerated workplace. Across all programs, she blends deep experience from healthcare, technology, and customer success with relatable stories and real-world examples.
Why Hire Shannon• AI + data clarity: She makes complex concepts simple, practical, and actionable.
• Leader-centered: Every tool elevates decision-making, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Future-focused: She prepares teams to thrive—not just adapt—in an AI-powered economy.
• Audience-loved: High-energy delivery with concrete takeaways audiences can use immediately.
Shannon empowers today’s workforce to confidently navigate data, communicate insights, and lead with clarity in a world where AI is rewriting what’s possible.
Decoding the Numbers: How to Use Data Without Being Data Scientists
This program is perfect for:
• Business teams and leaders who need to make data-driven decisions but aren’t data scientists
• Teams overwhelmed by reports and dashboards who want clarity and confidence
• Organizations wanting a practical, approachable framework for working with data
The audience will leave with:
• A simple 4-step decision framework to turn raw data into clear, actionable insights
• Tools for asking the...
Data Storytelling Workshop: Turning Numbers Into Narratives That Influence Decisions
This program is perfect for:
• Teams who present updates, reports, or recommendations to leaders or clients
• Professionals who struggle to explain “what the data means” in a compelling, memorable way
• Organizations seeking stronger communication skills across project and cross-functional teams
The audience will leave with:
• A structured storytelling formula for transforming data into clear, persuasive messages
•...
The Interview Masterclass:
This program is perfect for:
• Corporate teams developing employees for internal mobility, promotions, or leadership pipelines
• Organizations wanting to strengthen communication skills across mid-career talent
• HR, L&D, and talent development leaders who need a repeatable system for preparing employees for interviews and advancement opportunities
The audience will leave with:
• A step-by-step communication framework to...
From PM to VP – How I Leveraged My Project Management Skills as an Executive
Format: 60-minute keynote (can be extended into a full workshop)
This program is perfect for:
- Project managers looking to transition into executive leadership
- Organizations looking to develop future leaders from within
The audience will leave with:
- A clear roadmap for leveraging project management skills for...

