Speak What Matters
Move with Purpose
Position with Power
Skip the Performative BS, the "Shoulds" & the Overthinking Spiral
Imagine if you could have...
A clear path forward—without burning it all down.
You know what fits, what doesn’t, and what you’re building toward—without spinning in doubt.
Words that land—without proving yourself on repeat.
You speak about your impact and value in a way that feels real, hits home, and actually gets heard.
Visibility that aligns with your life—without shape-shifting to stay seen.
You’re showing up fully, being recognized for who you are, and leading in a way that feels honest, grounded, and sustainable.
Hi there friend!
I'm Dr. Shannan Simms! Dr. Shans to most...
More About Me
It wasn’t so long ago that I was standing at the crossroads—successful on paper, but silently wrestling with misalignment and big decisions no one prepares you for.
I made tough, strategic moves—walking away from promotions and titles, shifting industries, renegotiating roles—because staying stuck in a life that didn’t fit cost more than I was willing to pay.
Along the way, I led multimillion-dollar consulting businesses, sat at the executive table making hiring and compensation decisions, and guided leaders through real-world complexity—layoffs, restructures, salary freezes, and power shifts.
I positioned bold ideas in front of resistant stakeholders, negotiated for roles that didn’t exist, and helped women stop spinning and start speaking with clarity, purpose, and strategic visibility.
Over the last 20+ years I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders - at all levels of the organization - to navigate tough challegnges.
You're 3 Steps to a Career on Your Terms
Choose Your Preferred Path
No two careers—or lives—are built the same. That’s why we offer multiple ways to work with us. Whether you’re looking for a quick, strategic reset or deeper support over time, you get to choose the path that fits your pace, your goals, and your bandwidth.
Your path. Your choice.
Work at Your Pace
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all sprint. Whether you’re diving into a self-paced mini-course, joining live group coaching, or staying plugged in through membership—you’ll move forward with support, structure, and breathing room.
Your pace. Your terms.
Watch the Dial Move on Your Results
You don’t need to do more—you need to do what matters. As you align your actions with what actually fits, you’ll start to see real traction in how you’re seen, heard, and valued. These aren’t surface-level wins—they’re strategic shifts with staying power.
Your clarity. Your momentum.
The EDGE™ Framework Is Your Catalyst for Smarter, Bolder Career Moves
Stop spinning or waiting for permission to move forward.
Self-Guided Programs
Move at your pace—with purpose.
Access powerful tools, guided exercises, and expert strategies you can apply right away.
Designed for self-starters who want clarity, traction, and direction—on their own time, in their own way.
Group
Coaching
You don’t have to do this alone.
Join a community of women leaders ready to stop second-guessing and start making intentional moves. Get real-time coaching, practical tools, and bold accountability—in a space that’s strategic, supportive, and refreshingly real.
Membership
Ongoing support. Sustainable momentum.
Stay plugged in with regular tools, insight, and community to help you keep moving forward—without burning out or backtracking.
Ideal for women who want space to grow and structure that keeps them focused.
Voices from the EDGE
Real women. Real shifts. Real power reclaimed—on their own terms.
"My life felt like an emotional roller coaster. After struggling with a rare health diagnosis, I was left feeling discouraged and depressed with where my life was heading. Enter Shannan.
Shannan showed me an incredible amount of patience while I sorted out my goals. She motivated and guided me to the next chapter of my life."
-Roledine
"Last year, I went through a major career transition - and it took a tool on me mentally and physically.
The exercises in Dr. Shans coaching program allowed me to recognize my core values and start to build alignment to my goals and move forward...I realized that much of the conflict between my career and life are values misalignments.
I now recognize and redirect more quickly."
- Annie
"Thank you so much for this session!
It was so powerful to meet other women in similar situations—and incredibly validating to realize I’m not alone.
I’m walking away with clarity, a plan to identify a few STAR examples, and a new mindset:
thinking two steps ahead instead of just reacting to what’s next."
- Ariana
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