ABOUT SHANNON

Every difference maker has two sides. There’s the tough outer shell; the leader seen and experienced from the outside. Then there’s the softer inside; a real human who takes on the world one day and second-guesses every decision the next. Shannon’s sparkling reputation is built on speaking into both sides—and connecting both in a powerful, purpose-driven way.

Shannon’s work has taken her to serve the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as well as systems and organizations across the Midwest. She is a decorated difference-maker with a passion for seeing leaders thrive in every aspect of their lives.

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Every difference maker has two sides. There’s the tough outer shell; the leader seen and experienced from the outside. Then there’s the softer inside; a real human who takes on the world one day and second-guesses every decision the next. Shannon’s sparkling reputation is built on speaking into both sides—and connecting both in a powerful, purpose-driven way.

Shannon’s work has taken her to serve the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as well as systems and organizations across the Midwest. She is a decorated difference-maker with a passion for seeing leaders thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Read more about Shannon in the December 2019 edition of Women’s Lifestyle Magazine!

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SHANNON COHEN HAS THE PASSION AND EXPERTISE TO HELP LEADERS THRIVE AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOY AND PURPOSE.

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TESTIMONIALS

Mona G.
Dept. of Health and Human Services, Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative

“Shannon is a natural go getter with excellent leadership skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and she is FUN to work with!”

Commissioner Senita L.
3rd Ward, City of Grand Rapids

“Shannon is an innovative leader with a servant’s heart, and a penchant for advancing social change and community mobilization in the interest of our most vulnerable asset…community youth. She uses her influence to inspire change in organizations and systems previously dominated by worldviews that breed barriers to inclusive and culturally competent environments.”

Cle J.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, Community Responsibility

“Shannon exhibits nothing but professionalism when working on any project. Her energy level, excellence, enthusiasm and spirit of innovation is contagious.”

Klaas K.
Grand Rapids Community College

“Shannon Cohen always comes to mind when I think of professionalism; she has an enviable attention to detail, wonderful follow-through, and is thorough in considering all the aspects of an event which need attention. She is funny and friendly and creative – basically all the attributes one can hope for in a colleague who is…

Dallas L.
Founder, Project GREEN

“Shannon knows that every problem has a solution. She is uncanny in her ability to connect needs to resources. She has added new dimensions to Project GREEN that is reaping dynamic benefits.”

Emmanuel A., III M.Ed.
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Office of Parental Engagement

“Shannon serves our community, specifically our women, in a capacity that allows them to see the potential in their futures.”

Karen H.
Principal, Seyferth PR

“Trust that ANYTHING great can happen when you have Shannon on your team.”

Dr. Karen B.
Professor, Western Michigan University

“Shannon is amazing! Students continually commented on her energy, vision, and passion and how motivated they felt as a result of hearing her speak. She explicitly and implicitly conveys a professional attitude built on integrity and caring.”

Joshua B.
Director, TRIO Upward Bound

“Our emerging leaders absolutely love working with Shannon! Shannon has facilitated workshops at our conferences and her zeal, professionalism, and level of excellence are unprecedented.”

Nadia B.
Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

“Shannon exhibits extreme intentionality ensuring purpose, clarity, and the best outcomes in her work.”

Dr. Howard C. Earle, Jr.
New Hope Baptist Church

“Shannon Cohen is one of the great emerging leaders of this generation. She possesses a servant’s heart, keen insight, integrity and humility – all of which make her a credible voice. Propelled by her personal standard of excellence, she inspires everyone around her and makes them better.”

Andy D.
Executive Director, Heartside Ministries

“I highly recommend Shannon Cohen! In working with our staff and Board, Shannon brought tremendous expertise and passion to build our capacity around equity and inclusion. Her personality and positive energy enabled us to tackle difficult issues and conversations in a way that relaxed tensions but still drove us deeply to the core of the…

Bridget W.
Executive Director, Kids Food Basket

“Shannon took the time to get to know our organization, and through her work, presented us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves. Through her expert guidance, Shannon took our project to the next level. She is a warm, engaging and inspirational leader with a big heart!”

Janay B.
CEO, Public Thread

“Shannon Cohen is a leading intellectual, spiritual and emotional healer, guide (shamen) and partner for individuals and groups that wish to operate daily as their best selves. She gives you honest and helpful feedback, support and strategies to overcome yourself when you get in your own way.”

Denise H.
Director of Prevention Services, Network180

“Why follow the norm when you can lead the pack! Shannon challenged us to remove our clinical lenses and “Think BIG! Through her nurturing spirit the group created a shared vision and achieved a path towards sustainable change. Utilizing a simple formula of people, passion, and partnerships we have become authentic, innovative and an industry…

Dave M.
SVP, Training and Communication Director, Mercantile Bank

“Shannon Cohen has the ability to help attendees reframe key concepts and delivers practical actions that can be immediately implemented. She has led our company’s leaders in custom trainings on emotional intelligence in the workplace. Whenever we bring in Shannon, we are guaranteed to hear rave reviews and see results!”

Diana S.
President, Grand Rapids Community Foundation

“Shannon Cohen is a skilled and empathetic facilitator. She skillfully led our staff team through various exercises helping us realize how our personal life experiences affect our world view. The impact was powerful!”