After more than two decades helping a company grow from startup to $600 million, Shannon Seastead faced an unthinkable moment—learning she was losing her job on the way to her mother’s funeral. That loss became the catalyst for rediscovery, leading her to write Micro Moment Reset and dedicate her work to helping leaders slow down, breathe, and lead with intention.
In this episode, Emily and Shannon talk about what it means to rebuild from the inside out—how even in chaos, the smallest pause can bring you back to center. They dig into modern leadership, breathwork, self-coaching, and why every one of us leads—whether at work, at home, or in our own lives.
It’s an authentic, grounded conversation about grief, growth, and giving yourself permission to start again… one micro moment at a time.
Takeaways:
Everyone is a leader, regardless of title.
Small intentional pauses can shift everything.
Coaching helps uncover the strength you already have.
Starting over isn’t failure—it’s freedom.
Thank you, Shannon, for such an inspiring conversation.
Links to find Shannon:
shannon seastead llc | executive coach
MicroMoment Reset: Master the Moment, Master Your Life: Seastead, Shannon: 9798990613300: Amazon.com: BooksAbout Shannon:
Shannon Seastead is a speaker, author, certified executive coach, and former C-suite leader with decades of experience navigating high-pressure environments. She now empowersnonprofit marketing executives to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose—helping them reconnect with what matters most while driving mission-aligned impact.
Creator of the Micromoment Reset™ framework,Shannon equips leaders with practical tools to pause intentionally, reset in real time, and sustain meaningful momentum. Her coaching blends strategic insight with deep expertise in behavior change, making her a trusted guide forpurpose-driven professionals ready to lead with heart and focus.
