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Insightful & Human

Confronting human concerns in a dynamic world.

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I live in the Pacific Northwest with my two children, and Gus, the cat. I love human resources —but it's an area that could use some renovation. Over the course of my career, I noticed a shift from a focus on the human aspect to a more corporate, or company-centric approach.

Motivated by this observation, I started a consulting business, Insightful Human, with the goal of working with HR teams, guiding them on ways to enhance their dynamics, inclusivity, intuition, and insightfulness. This, in turn, will enable them to make thoughtful leadership selections and create strategic performance plans. My goal is to guide teams to be more insightful in their workforce planning, and to discover new ways to keep employees engaged so they don't burn-out.

I also have ADHD, and it's had a great impact on my career. I had to learn ways to stay motivated, productive, and on track, because most offices aren't designed for neurodivergent thinkers. I will share the insights I gained from years of on-the-job struggles. Understanding and effectively engaging neurodiverse individuals requires a unique approach. For those seeking to maximize workforce productivity, the key lies in understanding the myriad ways people can be motivated to perform.

As far as education goes, I have a B.A. in English Literature and a B.A. in Religious Studies. I also have a Master's in Business Administration.

Hello, I'm Shawn...