contributed by: Shannon Oleen www.ShannonOleen.com 

One of my clients recently wrote me an email asking advice about a question we have all had.  He asked, “Shannon, what do you do when you feel stuck”?

Specifically for Chris, he is an entrepreneur trying to get his latest venture off the ground.  However, whether you are an entrepreneur or working full time in…

contributed by: Shannon Oleen www.ShannonOleen.com 

Shock. Sadness. Astonishment. Those are some of the words I heard again and again over the last 12 hours as we turned off our ipads, TV’s and smart phones following the 2013 VMA’s.

Many of us watched last night as Miley Cyrus, who once starred in her own successful Disney series, showed us what…

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I’m in New York City!

Ok. Not technically at this moment, but just a few weeks ago. It was amazing! But, during that trip, I had a lot of fear.  Fear that the trip wouldn’t go well…fear that I’d mess up an important opportunity…. fear that I’d get lost in that big ‘ol city… and the list goes…

Hope your Monday is off to a great start!  



Recently, a fellow motivational speaker asked me for some advice.  I will be the first to admit I wasn't eager to essentially help my rival. …

Are you surrounded by unconditional support?  How often do you get this in your life?  Be honest. 

This week's message is simple: In order to achieve your dreams, you must surround yourself with people who support you.  Sounds easy huh?  But when it comes time to verbalize your dreams, do you get stage fright? Do you clam up? Are you afraid that the people around you won't unconditionally support you?



I get it.  Life can get going so fast and before we…

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2013 NFL Auditions around the Corner

It’s that time of year again.  No, I…