BREAKING

FREE

YOUR GUIDE TO CREATING THE CAREER & LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS

In Breaking Free, former corporate executive-turned-keynote speaker and workplace wellness advocate Shannon Talbot, inspires readers to realize their true potential and live their desired life across all aspects.

Shannon takes readers on her own personal journey, including her struggles with rejection, loss, anxiety and stress, as she balances the demands of motherhood with the reality of being an ambitious career woman. She also shares inspiring stories of women like Stacey Mowbray, former WeightWatchers’ President for the Americas and Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels who have triumphed over life’s hurdles to achieve greater fulfillment.

In addition to motivational and relatable stories, Shannon provides practical step-by-step tips for readers to visualize their dreams, uncover what’s been holding them back and gives them the tools they need so they can set themselves free and go after their dream career and/or life.

This book is for you if you feel stuck in your career or life. If you’ve been holding back at work or at home. If you feel something is missing but you’re not sure what it is or how to get it. If you have big dreams that scare the crap out of you. If you’re done playing small and want to feel more satisfied in your life. If you want to say a big heck yes to living the life of your dreams.

“Dreams turn into hope when we bring useful action to the work. Shannon Talbot’s book is a powerful step on that journey.”

“I love this book. Shannon Talbot’s focus on authenticity hits the mark. Your life or career can be a source of pride or a source of frustration, a lifelong adrenalin rush or a source of anxiety. This book makes it very clear: it’s your choice.”

"Parenting Pro Tips! Just devoured “Breaking Free” with Shannon Talbot and it's legit a game-changer. Full of down-to-earth advice and stories, it's like chatting with your bestie who's been there, done that in the parenting chaos. This book nails it. A must-have for any parent juggling the wild ride.”

“Shannon Talbot takes us on a personal journey of how she defines success, and breaks it down into easy to manage steps we can incorporate into our own lives, no matter how old we are or where we are in our own journey. Through a series of anecdotes, self-reflections and exercises, Shannon will have you facing your fears, and turning your dreams into goals. Knowing when to set boundaries and when to ask for help is a learned skill Shannon helps to uncover. Her book is a great guide for those struggling to get to the next level of success and happiness, personally and professionally.”

“There are very few secrets to take away from self-help books, unless they come from a place of honesty and therefore authenticity. Shannon Talbot talks about the circumstances she faced trying to doing it all and the price she paid and the lessons she learned along the way. The first two words of her title say it all - Breaking Free. She did, and in this book she gives you the wings to stop holding back and to start being you.”

“Get ready to finally take that step toward the person you have always wanted to be! Shannon Talbot offers a straightforward approach to cutting the crap, setting a vision and designing the life you deserve.”

Client Success Stories

"Before working with Shannon, I was pretty skeptical of working with a coach. But then I found myself in a rut in my career and looking for guidance to bring more excitement and fulfillment back into my work. I can't believe how much changed in my career in my 90-days of working with Shannon. I feel more passionate and fulfilled by finding a role I truly enjoy, have developed better coping mechanisms and spend more time on things that give me energy. What I enjoyed most about Shannon was her style and guiding me to think things through myself and come up with my own answers versus being told what to do".

“I really loved this journey with Shannon. She gave me the tools and resources I need to get unstuck in all aspects of my life. So many “AHA” moments but, my big takeaway is that I am enough! I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enhance their life. You will not regret it!”

"I signed up to work with Shannon as I was struggling with what I wanted to do with my career and I also wanted to create some healthier habits in my life. I thought figuring out what I wanted in my career would be hard but with Shannon’s coaching, she was able to ask me questions that uncovered what I really wanted. My 3 main results of working with Shannon are I discovered what I want to do career-wise and have started the steps to get there, I’ve learned to trust my gut more and I’ve started making movement part of my weekly routine. What I loved most about coaching with Shannon is she is so positive, a good listener and she helps you narrow important decisions on your life."

“Thank you Shannon for participating in our Mental Health Awareness Campaign at Nestlé Canada! It was an inspiring and educational workshop on Burnout that resonated with all our employees & which brought people together in a new way. Your easy-to-action tips on how to recognize and beat burnout were very well-received and our employees appreciated hearing from an expert who has seen it & and experienced it first-hand. Having worked in the corporate setting your examples were relatable and inspiring – thank you, thank you!”

“I had the pleasure of inviting Shannon to be a guest speaker for one of our Change Management Talks at Scotiabank to leverage her expertise on the importance of prioritizing our well-being. After listening to Shannon, participants were able to take action to change their habits and improve their success, personally and professionally. The energy and feedback from Shannon’s session were amazing and we can't wait to have her back.”