Shannon Walker

Shannon Walker

M.Ed. PMP

DC, US

Your audience will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to turn their next pivot into lasting success.

Shannon Walker, M.Ed., PMP, is a dynamic speaker and facilitator who equips audiences with the tools to thrive through change and build strategies that stick. Known for blending inspiration with practical takeaways, Shannon helps professionals and organizations align vision with action, embrace innovation, and adapt with confidence in fast-changing environments.


Drawing from more than a decade of experience leading strategic planning, operations, and customer engagement at Google Cloud, EAB, and the University of Georgia, Shannon brings both corporate and education expertise to the stage. Her talks and workshops have empowered audiences from 50 to 800+ to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and make bold, sustainable moves in their careers and organizations.


As the founder of Elise Enablement Services, Shannon designs keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs that combine agile planning, design thinking, and empowerment strategies. Event organizers value her engaging presence, relatable storytelling, and ability to deliver content that sparks both personal growth and organizational impact.

Shannon Walker, M.Ed., PMP, is a dynamic speaker and facilitator who equips audiences with the tools to thrive through change and build strategies that stick. Known for blending inspiration with practical takeaways, Shannon helps professionals and organizations align vision with action, embrace innovation, and adapt with confidence in fast-changing environments.


Drawing from more than a decade of experience leading strategic planning, operations, and customer engagement at Google Cloud, EAB, and the University of Georgia, Shannon brings both corporate and education expertise to the stage. Her talks and workshops have empowered audiences from 50 to 800+ to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and make bold, sustainable moves in their careers and organizations.


As the founder of Elise Enablement Services, Shannon designs keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs that combine agile planning, design thinking, and empowerment strategies. Event organizers value her engaging presence, relatable storytelling, and ability to deliver content that sparks both personal growth and organizational impact.

Thriving Through Change: Personal Success Strategies for Your Next Career Pivot

Thriving Through Change: Personal Success Strategies for Your Next Career Pivot

45-60-minute Keynote

This program is perfect for:

  • Professionals facing a career transition or pivot
  • Employees seeking alignment between personal values and professional goals

The audience will leave with:

  • A framework to assess personal strengths and transferable...
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Innovation & Design Thinking Workshop

Innovation & Design Thinking

Half-Day Workshop

This program is perfect for:

  • Business leaders looking to spark creativity and fresh solutions
  • Teams needing new approaches to problem-solving and customer engagement

The audience will leave with:

  • A toolkit for applying design thinking to real-world challenges
  • Confidence in experimenting with creative...
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Agile Strategy Development Workshop

Agile Strategy Development

2-Hour Workshop or Breakout

This program is perfect for:

  • Organizations navigating rapid change or uncertainty
  • Leaders and teams who need adaptable planning methods

The audience will leave with:

  • A framework for building strategies that remain flexible under shifting conditions
  • Practical tools to pivot quickly without losing...
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The Pivot Process Workshop

The Pivot Process: Leading Change with Intention and Resilience

2-Hour Workshop

This program is perfect for:

  • Professionals and leaders navigating a career transition or organizational shift
  • Associations or ERGs supporting members through change, growth, or advancement

The audience will leave with:

  • A clear framework for approaching career and leadership pivots...
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Healthy Hair, Healthy Mindset: Embracing Identity in Professional Spaces Workshop

Healthy Hair, Healthy Mindset: Embracing Identity in Professional Spaces

90-Minute Workshop

This program is perfect for:

  • Professional associations and ERGs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., Black Employee Networks, Women’s Networks)
  • Leaders and teams seeking to foster workplace belonging and confidence through authentic self-expression

The audience will leave...

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