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Shouldn’t Your Career Work for You - Not Wear You Out?


You don’t need a full reinvention. Just one clear, aligned move.
Let’s find it -and make it count.

Stop the Performative B.S and Spirals of "Shoulds"

You don’t need another framework that asks you to shrink, hustle harder, or fake your way through it.

I’m here to give you the EDGE - and a real advantage.

But not through a step-by-step system that treats you like a blank slate.

Your story is unique. Your path won’t look like anyone else’s.

That’s why my approach is rooted in:

  • Behavioral science to help you see patterns, name what matters, and make intentional moves
  • 20+ years of experience coaching thousands of leaders through career pivots, visibility blocks, and leadership challenges
  • A belief that clarity doesn’t come from doing more - it comes from aligned action, smart strategy, and knowing what to ignore

This lens shapes how we work - whether through private coaching, self-guided programs, toolkits, or live group sessions.

It’s the throughline.

In every tool, every course, and every conversation, it guides you from “this doesn’t feel right” to “this finally fits.”

Three ways to get a feel for my style - on my dime - to see if we "click."

Take something useful with you either way.

Podcast

Career strategy for women carrying the invisible load.

From menopause to caregiving to what’s next—this is real talk for high-achieving women leading through what no one prepared you for (and no one talks about at work).

Work, life, hormones, pressure—navigated with unapologetic clarity and power.

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If you’ve been carrying too much, questioning what’s working, or ready for something different - you don’t have to figure it out alone.


This 30-minute call is a space to get clear - not pitch yourself.

Career Clarity Toolkit (FREE)

The Career Clarity Toolkit is a free collection of real tools, coaching prompts, and quick audio boosts to help you reset, refocus, and take the next step—with less spiraling and more signal

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Hey there, friend - I’m Dr. Shans.

I know what it feels like to hit that quiet breaking point -
when the title looks good on paper, but your gut says, this isn’t it.

Here’s a bit of my story:

  • I’ve quit without a backup plan.
  • Switched industries.
  • Negotiated roles that didn’t exist.
  • Climbed down the ladder to build something better.

Not because it was easy.

But because staying stuck was harder.

For over 20 years, I’ve led multimillion-dollar businesses, coached thousands of leaders, and built a career that is unapologetically mine.

And I’ve done it all while navigating what most people never see:

  • 3X winner of the menopause roulette game (1st time at 38)

  • 15+ years of chronic pain

  • And a whole lot of fear hidden behind high-functioning success

That’s why my work focuses on what no one else prepares you for:

👉 When you’re asking what’s next and the old ladder doesn’t fit
👉 When you’re carrying an invisible load but your brain isn't quite engaged, but you're still expected to lead
👉 When you’re doing it all, wondering if it’s sustainable and if you'll still have a job Monday morning

If any of that feels familiar, you’re in the right place.

Let’s get clear, get strategic, and make your next move the one that finally fits.

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Voices from the EDGE

Real women. Real clarity. Real power - on their terms.

No overnight wins. No hype.
Just women who got clear, made bold moves, and stopped waiting to be chosen.

"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 toll 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

Who I Work With

I work with women who are leading, building, or navigating what's next - 
often while carrying the invisible weight no one else sees.

Planning What’s Next -  Without a Script

Maybe it’s an encore chapter. Maybe it’s a shift in pace.
Maybe it’s just the quiet realization that what used to drive you—doesn’t anymore.

You might be asking:

  • What happens if I don’t want the next title—but I do want something more?

  • Am I still ambitious if I’m done chasing someone else’s version of success?

  • How do I move forward when clarity feels just out of reach?

You don’t need a reinvention. You need a move that finally fits.

Leading While Managing What No One Sees

You’re still delivering. Still “on.” Still showing up.
But there’s a weight behind the scenes—menopause, pain, brain fog, caregiving—that no one accounts for.

You might be asking:

  • Why is it so hard to admit I’m not at full capacity without losing credibility?

  • How do I advocate for myself when even I’m downplaying what I’m carrying?

  • What language do I use when I can’t afford to be dismissed?

This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about building tools that respect your reality.

Holding It All Together - And Still Expected to Deliver

You’re running the business. Managing the team. Carrying the pressure.
And still wondering if the foundation you’ve built is really sustainable.

You might be asking:

  • Did I leave one system just to build another kind of burnout?

  • Why do I feel so solid in my work—and still doubt myself when it’s time to be visible?

  • What if I want support, but I’m tired of being told to just hustle harder?

You don’t need more noise. You need a strategy that matches your vision and capacity.

If you see yourself in one of these women - or somewhere in between - lets connect.

Three ways to get a feel for my style - on my dime - to see if we "click."

Take something useful with you either way.

The Unapologetic Podcast with Dr. Shans

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