Hi, I'm Shannon.
Executive Career Coach, Speaker & Host of True HR: Beyond The Office Podcast.
Empowering People...Transforming Workplaces...Inspiring Growth
My mission is simply to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through fresh, actionable strategies for leadership, resilience, and authentic connection. I aim to create meaningful impact and drive lasting success in both work and life.
Spotlight Keynote
True Grit: Harnessing the Power of Resilience to Live Your Best Life
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Listen to Shannon tell her story of recovering from a debilitating illness that almost paralyzed her and how she used the Simple Three Steps Framework - to move from adversity to resilience.
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Learn how she has deployed the same framework to excel over the past 25 years in her life & career
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Learn how you can employ those same strategies to foster inner strength, productivity, and resilience in your personal and professional life.
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Training Programs
From organizational training initiatives to individual growth and learning programs, we help unlock potential at every level.
Our innovative training programs focus on essential power skills and provide tools and insights that empower individuals to thrive professionally and personally.
Coaching Programs
Unlock your full potential with coaching that empowers you to build confidence, cultivate resilience, and embrace reinvention.
Our 1:1 and group coaching programs are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, overcoming challenges, or simply striving to live your best life, we provide personalized guidance and actionable strategies to help you achieve meaningful growth and lasting success.
People Operations Consulting
With over 25 years of experience as a human resources leader, “people expert”, Shannon Clark Johnston brings unparalleled expertise to help organizations unlock the full potential of their teams.
Shannon offers strategic HR consulting tailored to your unique needs—whether it’s developing innovative strategies, navigating complex employee relations issues, enhancing performance management, or fostering a thriving workplace culture. Her personalized, results-driven approach ensures practical solutions that align with your business goals to create lasting impact.
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About
SHANNON CLARK JOHNSTON
​Welcome! I’m Shannon Clark Johnston—a dynamic keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience as a business executive and human resources leader. As the founder of True HR, I’m driven by a passion for empowering individuals and teams to unlock their full potential and thrive both personally and professionally.
At True HR, we go beyond the ordinary, offering innovative strategies and fresh perspectives on leadership, resilience, and building authentic workplace cultures. Whether it’s a transformative keynote, a tailored coaching session, or a hands-on training program, my approach is all about delivering actionable insights that drive real growth and inspire lasting change.
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Ready to create a thriving, positive workplace or take your personal growth to the next level? Let’s work together to make it happen!​
Zack Pace, Senior Vice President, Benefits Consulting, CBIZ Inc
Shannon is a premier HR expert and business leader. Her unique combination of business acumen, leadership skills, and vast HR knowledge enable her to astutely diagnose challenges, quickly formulate recommended solutions, effectively gain stakeholder support, and lead efficient implementations. And, importantly, she has a knack for making these seemingly daunting endeavors meaningful and enjoyable for all!
Adam Connors, Founder, NetWorkWise
Shannon’s knowledge and experience is undeniable and her energy and passion is contagious! She is an absolute professional, and at the same time, she injects humor and fun into her work. Shannon loves what she does, and it shows.
Alice Fuscaldo, Owner, Future Focus Educational Consulting
Shannon is an intuitive leader, problem solver, and negotiator. Her goal is to improve and streamline processes while offering her team opportunities to grow their careers in ways that benefit both the individual, and the organization.
Amit Prajapati, Technical Sourcer - Product Design, Meta
Shannon has the unique combination of being a strong strategic leader and a powerful executor. She sets out a compelling vision and ensures follow-through with a detailed and measurable approach.
Vimal Shah, Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
Shannon's knowledge is unparalleled among the many HR professionals with whom I have worked in my 30+ years of practicing employment and labor law. Her ability to distill highly complex labor and employment issues into their critical components is inspiring. Shannon is a consummate professional with outstanding people skills, and I recommend her highly.
Jenniffer Collins, Chief Financial Officer, Denholtz Properties
Her ability to quickly and accurately assess and address issues in growing organizations sets Shannon apart. She is able to roll up her sleeves and do the work, while keeping a focus on the long-term strategic objectives of the company.
Giving Back Initiatives
At True HR we believe in the power of transformation. After all, we exist to provide solutions that transform and empower businesses and people. In that spirit, we want to support the transformation of those in need. True HR will donate a portion of our consulting fees to non-profit organizations that are working to transform the lives of others. Currently, we donate to:
