Shannon Bayer (She/Her)
About Shannon Bayer (She/Her)
Vice President of Revenue at Linkage. a SHRM company. In this role, I oversee the team responsible for selling Linkage’s comprehensive suite of leadership development solutions. I partner closely with my team to foster and grow client relationships that are focused on creating the optimal solution for each organization based on their talent development goals. I also serve in a client-facing capacity as Principal Consultant, where I bring 10+ years of facilitation experience. I am ready to respectfully challenge the status quo and take leaders to the next level. I bring an in-depth expertise and a passion for designing and implementing programs focused on advancing women in leadership—and empowering each leader with the knowledge they need to transform how they show up in their role and drive change in their organization. I have led strategic engagements across a variety of industries, ranging from government to financial services, healthcare, insurance, and consumer products and goods. A partial list of her clients includes Synchrony, Olympus, International Energy Associates, Constellation Brands, KARL STORZ, Yale University, McKesson and Loomis Sayles. As a keynote speaker, I tell personal and professional stories and how they impacted my leadership journey. I connect my real-life experiences and work with leaders globally to key leadership concepts designed to help participants reflect on their own journey and take control of their path forward. I focus on topics surrounding the Inner Critic, one of the hurdles women face to advancement and the other seven hurdles that may be in the way of advancement. Prior to joining Linkage, I was a Scientific Recruiter for Kforce and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. With a minor in international law and background in human resources, I started my own law practice and successfully grew my business using alternative and innovative methods in a challenging economic environment. I volunteer with a nonprofit, 5050WOB, which is focused on getting more women in the boardroom. I also work at the other end of the spectrum by mentoring new non-traditional women graduates through Pass the Torch. Shannon holds a BS in animal science from the University of Vermont and a JD in international law from Suffolk University. Shannon was a rower in college and still loves to get on the water when she can. She spends time outdoors and will travel for a good hike or beach day with her dog and son, Max. Currently, Shannon resides in the greater Indianapolis, IN, area of the US after living in New England for over 25 years.