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SIGNATURE TALK: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM PRISONERS
LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM PRISONERS
Real lessons in vision, accountability and support
What can a prison environment teach us about leadership? More than you might think.
Stripped of titles and distractions, the men Shannon Talbot mentors in a medium-security prison model a version of leadership rooted in self-awareness, vulnerability, and responsibility. In “Leadership Lessons from Prisoners,” Shannon draws on 15+ years of corporate leadership and powerful stories from behind the walls to show what’s possible when leaders make time for vision, take full ownership of outcomes, and surround themselves with the right support.
Leaders walk away with practical insight into how vulnerability builds trust, how accountability fuels meaningful progress, and how support systems turn potential into real change.
It’s an unexpected and deeply human reminder of what leadership looks like at its best.
Participants will walk away with:
A renewed understanding of how setting a clear, shared vision drives alignment and performance.
A modern definition of accountability—taking responsibility for results, not just effort—and how to model it as a leader.
A framework to identify and build the support systems needed to lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity.
THE CASE FOR YOUR 9-TO-5 FAMILY
THE CASE FOR YOUR 9-TO-5 FAMILY
Why Connection is the Culture Strategy You’ve Been Missing
In this powerful, story-rich, and practical keynote, Human Connection Expert Shannon Talbot challenges outdated norms of workplace professionalism. Drawing from her early leadership experience at Scotiabank—where fun and belonging drove results—she makes the compelling case that connection is not a soft skill; it’s a leadership strategy.
Through her 5-part Connection Blueprint, Shannon equips leaders to build cultures where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to stay, not just for the job, but for the people. This talk is a rallying cry to rethink professionalism, rehumanize the workplace, and lead with the heart as well as the head.
Imagine how much more your team could accomplish if connection became their superpower.
Leaders will learn how to:
Strengthen trust to improve engagement, retention, and cross-team collaboration
Identify and address hidden friction points that quietly drain morale and performance
Use connection as a lever for accountability, innovation, and real results
THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE
THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE
Turning uncertainty into clarity, curiosity and connection
In today’s world, change isn’t a phase, it’s a constant. Yet while technology evolves, organizations shift, and mental health challenges rise, one truth remains: how we show up as leaders determines whether our teams simply survive change or thrive through it.
In “Thriving Through Change”, Shannon Talbot blends her global leadership experience with powerful, relatable stories to help leaders face uncertainty head-on. Through real talk, not buzzwords, she offers a human-centred approach to leadership that prioritizes clarity, curiosity, and connection. With humour, insight, and practical strategies, Shannon challenges leaders to stop waiting for stability and to start building the resilience needed for what’s next.
Whether you're leading through growth, restructuring, or rising team stress, this talk will help you lead with clarity, curiosity and connection through uncertainty.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how to support your team’s well-being and adaptability during times of high change and pressure.
Walk away with actionable tools to lead with clarity, even when you don’t have all the answers.
Discover how to foster a culture of trust, resilience, and curiosity, starting with how you show up
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