Life Coaching & Consulting

"Shannon has been an inspiration in my life. Through coaching, she worked with me on building stronger relationships with my family. Within a year, this not only improved, but also my relationship with friends and coworkers. In addition, my self esteem increased dramatically. Thank you so much Shannon, for everything!"  C.H., Assistant Manager Software Quality Assurance

"After allowing my Corporate career to "steal" personal time and creativity for years and being very frustrated over this...I started coaching with Shannon. We worked closely together for a year with a focus on clearing space, time and fearlessness for art and creativity. This time was hugely satisfying and successful. The year culminated for me with the creation of a book of artwork I created over the year! I have also been able to continue to create, or if at times of having to focus on other things for a time - I still have that sense of "growth and movement" that tells me that no matter what - I am more about my creative authentic self. I also learned to take a stand for myself and this strength has been with me while taking time and space for myself and in helping me to keep a balance between the life on life's terms and happenings that are part of living."  L.H., Consultant GE Medical Systems

"I found Shannon to be upbeat, positive, cooperative, easy to work with, able to gain the cooperation from others in order to complete projects. She produced top-notch high-quality work." Carol Richards, Formerly Human Resources Manager, Cargill, Inc.

"Shannon is one of the most authentic and compassionate professionals I have ever worked with. She takes the time to truly understand and assess the needs of the organization, team or individual.....and then guides and facilitates growth and discovery for long-term results." Karla Montgomery, Organizational Development Professional / Instructional Designer

Workshops

Overall, the workshop was a very positive experience for me. It's quite powerful to have someone reminding you that you do, in fact, hold the keys to change, and then to be given strategies to stay focused on that fact. D.V.

It was a wonderful and very timely workshop, and made me feel positive during this transition I did not think about deserving/ worthiness being at the root of manifesting. I had the elements bundled together -- not ordered -- but I think that one of the important lessons from the workshop is that there are first things first; and you have to start at the root. B.D.

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, it was wonderful! L.B.

Thank you Shannon ! I feel very energized from yesterday, and today was my 50th birthday, so I am all set to move into an exciting phase of my life . I liked everything about your workshop. I don't have any suggestions as to how it could be any better! with gratitude, Julia

It was lovely, compassionate, potent and elegant. Congratulations! I'll mention the things that went well for me with your workshop: Everything. Anne-Alex Packard, Owner of Laughing Yogi Yoga Studio

Yoga Teaching & Meditations

"Thanks again for your session on sunday morning. I have been in such a desperate need of something for many months now. I didn't know what it was but i felt very strongly about searching out meditation and yoga last weekend, though done nothing of the sort before. I can't remember the last time my body and soul felt so wonderful and in sync if ever it has. it was exhilarating and inspirational for me. Thanks again for the beautiful world you've opened for me." K.H

"I was surprised that this meditation actually connected with me and enrolled me to envision the strength and love my heart still expresses and feels. My first time ever meditating was quite healing and comforting to me." a 58 year old, four-time heart surgery patient who had never previously meditated

"Definitely felt something as I focused on my heart during Shannon's meditation. I felt I was connecting with my heart and my lifeforce. The metaphor technique is beneficial for people to connect with themselves. Everything we do is centered around the heart, we are self healing." Edward Robb, Psychotherapist and Hypnotist

Children and Families Counseling and Therapy

"It was a pleasurable experience working professionally with Shannon Rios. Shannon and I worked collaboratively on various children's programs. I found her interventions engaging for the clients and therapeutic for the families as a whole. Shannon has a gift for bringing simplicity to even the most complicated cases." Monique Lowe PhD- Clinical Psychologist in the Minneapolis Area

"During a transition of rebonding with my child whom I had been apart from due to my own faults, Shannon was a counselor that helped guide, and if needed, instruct in a comfortable way to bring a natural relationship back together between us. Shannon offered helpful advice with real circumstances which was beneficial to our relationship. Thanks." AB mother of 3 yr old from Denver, CO

"I am writing this letter of recommendation for Shannon Rios on behalf of US Foodservice, Denver. Shannon worked with members of our Executive Management team on 360 feedback and coaching. Shannon’s professional approach provided very timely feedback to leaders of our organization in a manner that was very “real life” instead of manufactured through a canned program or off the shelf product. Her insight into communication, relationship building and partnership proved to be invaluable. I am certain that other organizations will benefit from Shannon’s services and would recommend her to anyone." Mitch Lehn, Vice President, Human Resources