Shasta Nelson

Our half-day workshop with Shasta far surpassed my already-high expectations, and my only possible area for improvement is just that I wish we could've spent even more time with her! The impact of Shasta’s work is immeasurable and in a whole other category of its own, one with a value arguably more foundational and important than so many other topics we consider to be “hard skills.” My team left the session with Shasta feeling inspired, connected, and grateful for each other, and having learned about themselves as people. Shasta’s workshop was so powerfully effective and moving that it felt like it immediately established trust in my leadership and goodwill with my team, especially with my leadership team, in a way that I could tangibly feel after the session.

Who gets a standing ovation after teaching a full-day seminar???? NO ONE. No one, that is, except Shasta Nelson. Shasta was INCREDIBLE.

Shasta was outstanding. Of all our Leadership and Development speakers, she was one of the best we’ve had. With the stress and risk of burnout many leaders face in today’s world, her presentation provided us with knowledge and tools in a way that was engaging, informative, transformational, and unforgettable.

I had the amazing opportunity to ask Shasta to return for a second year in a row to host a session on Building Friendships for our employee culture day here at LinkedIn! I would highly recommend working with her at your organization to bring powerful, energizing, and impactful expertise around relationships!

Shasta is a powerhouse speaker & educator! Shasta hosted an incredible virtual session on the business of belonging & relationships for my Marketing team at Google. She left the team with incredible insights & thinking tools that are just so valuable for a mindset change. Our event with Shasta felt like a warm but productive hug with a focus on being intentional about the experiences people are creating for each other.

Shasta is a powerhouse speaker & educator! Shasta hosted an incredible virtual session on the business of belonging & relationships for my Marketing team at Google. She left the team with incredible insights & thinking tools that are just so valuable for a mindset change. Our event with Shasta felt like a warm but productive hug with a focus on being intentional about the experiences people are creating for each other.

Shasta delivered! She was exactly what my team needed! It’s more important than ever for healthcare workers to have meaningful relationships they can rely on. She was enthusiastic, informative, captivating and left my team inspired. My leaders ended the day excited to return to work with intentional, simple ways to create meaningful relationships in the workplace.

We can't say enough great things about Shasta. I would absolutely contact her again for future needs. If you're a leader looking to energize your team(s), Shasta is great and does not disappoint. We loved her!

Shasta was the perfect speaker for our healthcare leadership conference. Five months after the event, our leaders are still talking about her helpful content on workplace friendships. It's rare to encounter an author who is a great writer and is also a dynamic speaker who connects well with her audience. I highly recommend her for other healthcare organizations seeking to keep their team resilient and whole.

If you are looking for someone who is well worth the investment and brings a tremendous amount of energy and passion to her craft- Shasta is it! As an event director I organize and coordinate over 30 programs nationally and internationally every year where talented speakers are the secret and anchor of any successful event. Shasta made our event what is was: an overwhelming success. Her content, knowledge and life experience is something everyone benefited from and moved many to action. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future!

I would recommend her 100 out of 100 times! Beyond being a warm and inviting person, Shasta delivered two incredible presentations at our recent recognition events. She is thoughtful, well poised, energetic, and approachable. Her topics cover current issues that should be at the forefront of everyone's minds. Her information is digestable and actionable and will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Shasta is one of the best workshop leaders and speakers that I have ever seen. I've been a successful workshop leader for over 20 years and have hired many speakers during that time, so this is no small compliment. I've participated in both small and large workshops that she facilitated and each time she has been attuned to her audience, knowledgeable about her subject matter, engaging and motivating. I highly recommend her.

Thank you for coming to speak to our employees at our Centura Health Denver hospitals. Your presentations on relationships in general, and friendships in specific were extraordinarily instructive. As a result of your time here, we have been given tools to improve the workplace environment in each department. The feedback we have obtained affirm the need for the message you bring as it is an integral part of health and wellness. I would also add that your presentation to the community was a timely addition to a holistic lifestyle modification program we have developed for all members of our community. You were worth every penny we invested in bringing you to Denver as you expanded our understanding of the need for these presentations in the core curriculum of any holistic health outreach program. You bring a wealth of knowledge that is insightful, challenging, practical and transformational. I highly recommend you to any healthcare institution seeking to provide whole person care as part of an employee wellness program or a community wellness outreach.

Shasta was one of our most popular and loved speakers at the 25th Annual Central California Women's Conference. Her audience raved about her, saying things like: --Excellent! Excellent! -- Shasta killed it! Great, unique topic, very needed! --She was a breath of fresh air, Wonderful, uplifting, fantastic speaker, we need her back! We couldn't have been more pleased with both Shasta and her session and have invited her to return!

A construction crowd, predominantly male, can be a tough group to talk to about relationships, yet it was important to me to bring Shasta in for a company-wide gathering because I want my employees to have healthy relationships at work and at home. Shasta did a superb job engaging the group, teaching the components of healthy relationships, and delivering a lasting message that they still talk about. I am more than happy to recommend her.

I will say 100 times over that Shasta's enthusiasm, passion, and effervescent personality was such a blessing to engage the largest crowd we've ever hosted for our international leadership training. Our attendees kept using words like "inspiring," "fun," and "informative" to describe her opening keynote presentation. Speaking to a huge auditorium that included so many high school and college students, including those with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is no small feat and it means so much to us that she pulled it off with energy and incredible teaching. Plus, I can tell you, from our team's perspective, that working with someone so approachable, down-to-earth, genuine, and kind was a highlight of our event. We loved working with Shasta and are hoping for more opportunities in the future.

If you're looking to create a meaningful and memorable experience for your audience, you have found the woman for the job! She instantly connects with the audience in a deep and meaningful way that incites action. She's professional, yet warm. Humorous, yet full of wisdom. She will keep you on the edge of your seat, hanging on her every word. Our attendees stood in line until she completely sold out of books. They simply couldn't get enough! Shasta's talk was the highlight of our entire event, filled with speakers. It was more than a "talk" really. It was a profound experience that enriched the lives of our attendees. They still talk it about it, years later. You can't afford to miss Shasta!

Shasta came to Shasta College for our welcome back to school faculty day. She was the keynote speaker and did a fabulous job of talking about the importance of friendships and relationships in the workplace. She took the time to personalize her message and the school has been buzzing with inspiration since. She also organized an interactive session after the keynote with our faculty that further flushed out her main points. The session was well received and a lot of artifacts were produced that will help the campus continue to connect with each other. Happy faculty equals happy students. Thank you Shasta!