Within a month of meeting Shannon, I was able to transform both my life and business significantly. It's very hard for me to put down in words. My life is magical because she keeps me on track, and staying true to myself. She's one of my best kept secrets. She is an excellent listener, and finds out who you are inside, and helps you stay on track to achieve unbelievable monumental tasks. I would highly recommend Whole U to my close friends or respected colleagues who are spiritually open to transformation. She helps one align one's overall purpose in life and helps you set up your environment so you do what your heart truly desires. I honestly feel that Shannon was the one key element I was missing in my life. She helps me heal, and that's where the magic is.

A vision of light in the darkness of the employment search process, Shannon is a beacon of career coaching excellence. Shannon is dedicated to helping people through challenging work/life transitions and generously shares her confidence and exceptional competence. Whole U’s evidence-based program is incredibly thoughtful and intentionally assembled. Shannon is the expert career coach you want in your corner to help bring out your best.

People talk to their therapists or see their personal trainers every week but why don't they see their career coach more often? I was ready to take a leap forwards in search of the career growth that I was missing and reached out to the phenomenal Shannon O’Brien and Whole U. I gained a lot from the Whole U. Process – clarity on what I wanted to do, refreshed resume and cover letter materials, interview prep, and most importantly, confidence in my ability to achieve my goals!!

In my view, Shannon's greatest strength is her powerful ability to recognize potential, make connections, and find opportunities that lead to actual growth and development in the people she works with. This was evident in her planning and program coordination activities, as well as her speaker introductions. Shannon is encouraging and thorough, and her work displays her passion for engaging people and helping them realize their goals. My interaction with Shannon has led to research partnerships, introduced me to mentors, and even resulted in an invitation to speak at a TEDx event this year. There are people in your network who you can point to as a "hub", someone who connects the dots and has made a profound impact on your professional and/or personal development. Shannon is one of those people.

I enthusiastically recommend Whole U. and Shannon's career coaching services. My daughter, in her early 20’s, wanted to relocate from LA to Boston, feeling uncertain after realizing that her first job in Cinema and Television (her college degree) wasn’t as fulfilling as she had hoped. We supported her decision to pursue a new career in a new city, however, I suggested working with a career coach to clarify her goals in order to zero in on what she wanted to pursue. I searched “career counselors in Boston” and found Shannon. After further searching, I discovered an MIT Seminar video where Shannon was a presenter and another of Shannon interviewing a book author. Her exceptional public speaking skills, genuine curiosity, and insightful communication style were compelling and professional. Next, I researched the Whole U. website and was impressed with the methodical and personalized approach Shannon offered. I reached out to Shannon, and she promptly returned my call, showing her professionalism and dedication. After a consultation call, I introduced my daughter to the idea. Although she was initially hesitant, she enrolled in Shannon’s customized career program. The results were transformative. Shannon's focused and engaged mentoring style allowed my daughter to see her strengths and define her aspirations, providing the structure and motivation she needed to rediscover her passions. This guided approach helped her update her resume to accurately represent her education and experiences, improve her interviewing skills, and gain the confidence to present her qualifications clearly and definitively. Whole U.’s additional emphasis on holistic health as a vital component of career success truly set it apart, highlighting that happiness and fulfillment are equally essential parts of the professional journey. My daughter has since earned her master’s degree in psychology from Harvard University which has opened doors to further certifications, and has led her to an exciting career at Harvard Medical School’s Office of External Education. I am immensely grateful for Shannon's guidance. She empowered my daughter to trust her instincts, showcase her talents with confidence and enjoy the process of finding her ideal career path. If you’re seeking a career coach who can genuinely make a difference, I highly recommend Whole U. and Shannon O’Brien. The program and Shannon are genuinely exceptional!

Shannon is truly incredible. In these uncertain times, I needed to feel like I was making progress in my career and not just waiting around. Working with Whole U. helped me feel productive. Shannon was a breath of fresh air, and one of the best listeners I've come across. Her program was customized to my current career needs, and not just an "out of the box" solution. After only 5 weeks, I really felt like Shannon genuinely cared about me, and my journey. I appreciate her responsiveness and creative approach. I think many people long for validation in their thoughts and career direction, but maybe don't know how to articulate what they’re looking for… That's really what Shannon provided for me in these sessions: a feeling of validation and confidence. This experience definitely exceeded my expectations, and I will miss our weekly calls!

"The Whole U. Career Development Mastermind was exactly what I needed when it came time for me to “re-enter” the job market. Overwhelmed by trying to organize and express my varied skill set, Shannon masterfully addressed my limiting beliefs, and championed a way forward. Weekly assignments comprise a clear and concise method to do research and prep work vital to moving forward. Additionally, Whole U. is tapped into a vast network of professionals and Shannon is generous with opening her rolodex."

I first contacted Shannon because I was no longer enjoying the career I had chosen and, consequently, I felt trapped and unhappy in my job. Before Whole U came into my life, I spent over four years on a seemingly endless journey looking for answers to what I was truly passionate about. Even during our preliminary phone conversation, it was clear that Shannon has a different approach than any other career counselor or advising agency I'd been to. For the first time, I felt that someone actually understood what I was going through. After our initial session together, I realized that she not only has the skills and connections to facilitate a successful career transition but she's dedicated to helping you look inside yourself and discover what your true passions are. I immediately noticed a transformation in the way I perceive life, and the way I think of myself. I began seeing possibilities where I never imagined there would be. Over the course of our five sessions together, we worked on visualizing my ideal job, narrowing down my personal and professional interests, developing a method for writing compelling cover letters and took a professional looking photo for LinkedIn. I am now confident that I have a positive and meaningful direction to go in and concrete steps to take in getting there. Whole U gave me the creative skills, personal connections and, most importantly, the confidence to believe that I can turn the life I envision into reality.

Whole U. is great for those feeling stuck or lost after graduating! So many people my age are in my position – feeling they’re not competent to work, or don’t know which direction to go in for their careers. Shannon is a fantastic mentor for all of that. She is wonderful at helping you determine your strengths, and making you feel good. I left with a better idea of my career path, and feel more confident with my resume, Linkedin, cover letter, and interviewing. I learned how to feel more confident about the skills I have to offer, and have a much better idea of what employers are looking for. Shannon really helped me get going, and I think she would definitely do the same for others.

Shannon is a great teacher of the "tradecraft" of professional presentation and networking. Job searching is a little like standardized tests - The results are not solely based on merit, but on approach, and preparation. I learned the proper approach, and how to prepare myself to be a strong applicant.

I had the awesome opportunity to work with Shannon on my career aspirations, goals, mindset, resume, and most importantly how to communicate the value I bring. Her approach is personable and she will spend the extra time needed to set her clients and colleagues up for success in work and life. Shannon’s online platform is really resourceful and if you follow the steps, it’s extremely insightful. I feel so much more confident about my path and how to present myself for my next journey. Thank you so much Shannon, and I look forward to working with you in the future. I would 100% recommend you as a resource and a mentor.

Shannon O'Brien is a leader in building community, and making solid connections. She makes other people's success her business, and helps to guide her clients towards careers that are not only true north, but also serve the world at large. I am honored to know her, and look forward to watching this trailblazer carve out a beautiful future, for herself, and others.

It was complete magic meeting Shannon. She has had such an incredible impact on my professional development, and connected me to amazing people who are inspired by the same things I'm passionate about. I continue to seek her advice as I further develop those professional relationships in pursuit of my dreams doing what I love. I look forward to keeping the magic going!

Shannon has a number of wonderful skills, but by far her greatest asset is her ability to engage with you, find out what you truly want, and connect you to people who share your passions. It's an incredible skill that's hard to describe, as it's far more than a simple "connector"- she takes the time to truly understand each person, making her connections so much more meaningful and heartfelt.

The Whole U. Career Program helped me prepare for the next chapter in my career. Shannon and team are smart, empathetic, and genuinely interested in supporting personal and professional growth. The Whole U. alumni network is a broad network of interesting and mission-driven professionals, and I have already recommended Whole U. to other professionals.

Shannon has been incredibly helpful to me in my career development. She has guided me in focusing on the qualities important to me in a job and has offered practical suggestions, names of contacts, and networking opportunities. Shannon assisted me in successfully updating my resume and my profile photo (even suggesting what I should wear - and she was right!). She is a wonderful listener and is phenomenal at following up after our meetings and discussions. I feel that Shannon genuinely cares about her clients and I highly recommend her.

It was a pleasure working with Shannon. I was connected to Shannon through a LinkedIn search. With Whole U you have incredible support with Shannon. She replies incredibly quickly. As a new client, she treated me like we'd been working together for years. She gave great feedback and helped me to reformat my resume and cover letter in a way that would work for multiple sectors. I really valued our conversations and Shannon's feedback. I recommend Shannon very, very highly!

Whole U. greatly exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend this service to any and all of my friends, family members, and peers! I signed up with Whole U. to gain a better understanding of my career goals and needs. My work with Shannon was extremely beneficial, and helped clarify that I definitely want to continue to pursue leadership roles – helping other leaders maximize their teams’ performance. I've already referred Whole U. to a colleague; and will continue to do so.

I wanted to take action toward improving my work situation and career trajectory, and my expectations were absolutely met, and exceeded! Whole U. does an excellent job looking at this from a more holistic perspective! While Shannon and I focused mainly on my career, I've seen affects in other areas of my life as I've applied that same mentality in other aspects. The biggest thing I took away was the ownership that I have over focusing on myself, and that if I want to improve my circumstances, I owe it to myself to take steps toward that. Through my time with Shannon, I learned how to focus on self-improvement (and not in a negative, disparaging way, but in a positive, alignment-with-my-goals kind of way), and I truly appreciated having an outside, professional perspective to help guide that. I've been recommending Shannon to my coworkers and friends left and right, especially as there are so many "disenfranchised" people looking for more direction and support in taking the next step of their career. I would recommend Whole U. again and again and again.

Many people I know are in the same strange life transition… and gaining clarity is something that Whole U. 100% provides. Originally, I was nervous for what was to come - but after the first session, all of my nerves went away and were replaced by feelings of peace. Never did I expect to become so comfortable with not only Shannon - but also with myself. I learned a lot about myself; I realized that I am not as much of a puzzle as I thought I was. The program does a great job of being personalized to the client and that was very helpful for me since I am not that typical when it comes to career/lifestyle. The process of the program can be applied to any job that I could want in the future, extremely valuable information. I love that I now have access to something that I know will always work for me and my style of learning. I was so excited to come in each week and it felt like a wonderful journey rather than just another task to accomplish. I would absolutely recommend Whole U. to anyone who needs some guidance on not only career, but life in general.