Jeff Shannon
I help leaders create strategies to
compete and win in the marketplace.
Where should we begin?
Strategy & Planning
The team with the best strategy wins, but it doesn’t mean you should suffer through months of painful planning meetings.
My streamlined processes will help you gain clarity, make choices, align the team, and define actions without the stress of doing it alone.
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Zero-stress planning process
Explore multiple future-states
Engaging iterative approach
Done-for-you documentation
Next 90-days planning
Leadership Development
The marketplace is becoming more competitive every day, so investing in your people is a wise bet. But someone reading PowerPoint slides in front of the room just doesn’t cut it anymore.
You need a credible voice and skilled guide who will challenge leaders to operate at their highest level.
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All the most popular topics
Modular design
No PowerPoint presentations
Real-world activities
After-the-session content
Retreats & Offsites
Taking your team offsite for a retreat is a significant investment in time and money.
Make the most of the offsite experience with a trusted guide who can help you plan, create a safe space, make it engaging, and align as a team on what matters most.
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Custome agenda building
Expert facilitation
No cheesy team-builders
Straight talk dialog
Done-for-you documentation
What you can expect:
Zero-stress 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 sessions 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.
Trusted by:
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.
Here’s what clients are saying:
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Jeff helped us distill a complex set of challenges into a clear, actionable strategy. His fresh approach and energy engaged the team in a strategic way throughout the process. He even helped us present it to our Board, where he received rave reviews. Jeff’s partnership made a real impact, and I’m sure we’ll work together again.
Curt Hudnutt
Chief Executive Officer
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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
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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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“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
INEIGHT -
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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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“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
FNBO -
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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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“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's facilitation of our strategic planning process was outstanding. He fostered camaraderie among the staff and board while driving swift, effective decision-making. His ability to synthesize hours of collaborative effort into clear, actionable documents was invaluable to APPA's future success.
Lalit Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer
APPA
Great leaders know this truth:
A poorly run meeting is a bad investment.
Unclear objectives breed disengagement.
Endless presentations stifle strategic thinking.
Lack of focus wastes time and energy.
Mediocrity isn’t an option. Partner with Jeff Shannon and turn your meeting into a launchpad for clarity, collaboration, and measurable success. Every minute matters—make it count.