Shannon D. Smith is a dynamic Career and Talent Development Strategist dedicated to helping professionals realign their careers with their strengths, values, and aspirations. With over seven years of experience in instructional design, talent development, and training, she has empowered countless individuals to navigate career transitions, optimize their strengths, and achieve sustainable success.
Shannon D. Smith is a dynamic Career and Talent Development Strategist dedicated to helping professionals realign their careers with their strengths, values, and aspirations. With over seven years of experience in instructional design, talent development, and training, she has empowered countless individuals to navigate career transitions, optimize their strengths, and achieve sustainable success.
Shannon specializes in career alignment, burnout recovery, and leadership development, leveraging her expertise in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Instructional Design to create transformative learning experiences. As the creator of The Align & Thrive Method™, she provides a structured approach to career clarity, professional growth, and workplace fulfillment.
A passionate educator at heart, Shannon has designed and delivered high-impact training programs for corporate teams, nonprofits, and government agencies, achieving measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness. She is also the founder of Ever Learning Company, a platform dedicated to emotional, mental, and career well-being, helping professionals bridge the gap between potential and fulfillment.
Shannon’s journey from career misalignment to purposeful work informs her writing, coaching, and speaking engagements. She is the author of Empowered to Upgrade and the Align & Thrive Method, and she shares career transformation insights through her Substack publication, The Career Burnout Cure.
Residing in Virginia with her children, Shannon finds joy in reading, painting, visiting bookstores, and traveling. Her mission is clear: to equip professionals with the strategies and mindset shifts needed to break free from misalignment burnout and create careers that fit and feel right.
For speaking engagements, workshops, or coaching inquiries, visit shannondsmith.com.
- Breaking Free: How to Escape Career Stagnation and Find Work That Truly Fits
- The Hidden Career Trap: Why You’re Stuck (and How to Break Free in 90 Days)
- The Career Burnout Cure: Why Traditional Success Isn’t Enough and What to Do Instead
- The Hidden Cost of Career Misalignment and How It Impacts Every Part of Your Life – Discover the silent burnout many professionals face and why “settling” is more damaging than you might think.
- What is career misalignment, and how does someone know if they’re experiencing it?
- What role do mindset and self-awareness play in overcoming career misalignment?
- How can professionals advocate for career alignment within their current roles instead of immediately quitting?
- How does career misalignment impact other areas of life, like relationships, health, and personal well-being?
- What are some of the biggest mistakes professionals make when trying to fix career burnout?
- Why do so many high-achievers struggle with feeling unfulfilled at work, even when they’re “successful” on paper?
- What are some practical steps someone can take today to start shifting from career stagnation to alignment?
- What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone who feels stuck but doesn’t know where to start?