Jeff Shannon
Master Facilitator
Strategic Planning
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Retreats & Workshops
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Leadership Development
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Strategic Planning ➔ Retreats & Workshops ➔ Leadership Development ➔
Every leader knows the struggle – the high-stakes strategy session that feels unproductive, the business planning meeting that lacks clarity, the leadership development workshop that fails to inspire.
Enter Jeff Shannon — a Master Facilitator trusted by top companies to turn those frustrating workshops, meetings, and training into transformational experiences.
With Jeff as your guide, those time-consuming and ineffective sessions are a thing of the past.
What you can expect:
Effortless Planning
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My proven process guides you every step of the way, making event preparation stress-free so you can sit back and relax.
High Engagement
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All events are designed to drive participation before, during, and after each workshop, ensuring it's memorable and meaningful.
Lasting Impact
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Attendees leave aligned and equipped with the tools, insights, and plans to take action when they return to the office.
How to transform your next meeting:
Schedule time with Jeff to define your objectives, logistics, and desired outcomes.
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Let Jeff design and lead a highly engaging experience tailored for maximum participation and effectiveness.
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Reap the benefits of a successful meeting, workshop, or training that drives real results.
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Retreats are too expensive to waste time.
Make your next meeting worth the investment. Download my free 12-page guide on planning the Best Meeting of the Year.
Trusted by:
Here’s what clients are saying:
Let’s face it. Without a skillful facilitator, most meetings, workshops, off-sites, and trainings can be a waste of time:
The goals and objectives are fuzzy.
Participation and engagement are low.
The meeting feels directionless and time-consuming.
Presentations are endless and uninspired.
They fail to deliver the desired outcome.
Don’t let another crucial meeting be just another meeting. Partner with Jeff Shannon and ensure your team's time is productive, engaging, and outcome-driven.
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“We've had ten cohorts go through FNBO's Management Development Program. Jeff's design and facilitation have made it one of our highest-rated programs. I appreciate Jeff's passion and enthusiasm for leading every session and continually refining the lessons and approach to make it more impactful for our participants. He's a great partner.”
Jessica Havran
Director, Learning & Development
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“Jeff's facilitation has been a key ingredient to our business planning and leadership development program and overall success for the last eight years. He maximizes our planning efficiency and ensures that every voice is heard. Jeff's approachability, professionalism, and readiness to challenge brings the best out of our team.”
Jake Macholtz
Chief Executive Officer
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“Jeff's facilitation, from executive retreats to system partner collaborations, showcases his unique blend of preparation and adaptability. He fosters a safe environment for open dialogue and creates clarity and alignment that last beyond the workshop. With Jeff at the helm, I always breathe easier, knowing we'll reach our desired outcomes.”
Krista Brinkley McDonald
EVP - Chief Strategy Officer
Farm Credit Services of America -
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“As the leading Global Senior Care business, we've entrusted Jeff to design and lead vital workshops, strategy sessions, and retreats for partners from Ireland to Australia. His strategic acumen stands out, turning complex situations into clear options and choices. Whenever I need a strategic partner, Jeff is my first and only call.”
Chris Alford
Vice President of International Operations
Honor -
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“Jeff steered us in setting a clear 3-year strategy, actionable 1-year plans, and team agreements. His '90-day rocks' approach has driven significant progress on our business priorities, and the flywheel is beginning to turn. I'm looking forward to seeing how progress continues to evolve. Given his impactful leadership, we've already secured him for next year's summit.”
Amanda Bogner, PE, BEMP
Founder | Engineer
Energy Studio -
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“For six years, Jeff has seamlessly kicked off Leadership Omaha. His unmatched energy fosters authenticity, vulnerability, and a true sense of belonging among our cohorts. Always prepared, he sets a stellar tone for our journey. Truly, no one does it quite like Jeff. He doesn't just get the job done; he gets an A+ every time.”
Alexander Cayetano
Sr. Director, Leadership Development
Greater Omaha Chamber -
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From the start, Jeff was clear and transparent. He customized our leadership program, setting clear expectations and delivering a holistic approach with diverse activities and dynamic discussions. Jeff's enthusiasm, expertise, and candid feedback fostered trust and team growth. I highly recommend him for a genuine, impactful leadership experience.
Nicolette Villwok, SPHR, SHRM- SCP – Human Resources Director
E&A Consulting Group
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Jeff's hands-on approach created a high level of engagement for our doctors and staff, where every voice was valued. He brought a laser-sharp focus to our retreat and garnered high marks from attendees for a productive meeting.
Danielle Geiger, MSN, APRN-NP
Practice Administrator
Nebraska Cancer Specialists -
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Jeff Shannon has been my firm’s go-to advisor for strategy retreats for several years. Our strategy needs to evolve as quickly as our broader industry is. Therefore having a consistent partner to help facilitate the conversations that keep us in front of our competition has been invaluable.
Greg Harris
Chief Executive Officer
Quantum Workplace
