LEADING BELONGING & MINDFULNESS SPEAKER
Belong. Lead. Perform.
The Problem: Disconnected Teams Lead to Performance Gaps
Today's Employees Are More Disconnected, Fearful, and Distracted Than Ever.
In today’s high-speed, always-on work culture, employees are more disconnected and distracted than ever. Bombarded by social media, back-to-back Zoom calls, the pressure to always be "on," AI anxieties, hybrid work setups, and the constant hum of social fears—it's no wonder productivity is taking a hit. In fact, when employees feel disconnected, productivity can nosedive by as much as 21%.*
*Source: Harvard Business Review
30%
increase in team collaboration and communication after implementing mindfulness practices.
Source: American Psychological Association
70%
of leaders who practice mindfulness report sharper decision-making skills.
Source: Journal of Business Ethics
50%
reduction in employee turnover in organizations that prioritize belonging.
Source: BetterUp
56%
boost in job performance for companies with strong belonging.
Source: BetterUp
The Solution:
The ONLY speaker to fuse workplace belonging, leadership development, and mindfulness, Shawntà drives change readiness and peak performance in organizations, creating a resilient and connected culture.
These science-backed strategies focus on in-the-moment transformation through a powerful vibe of belonging and connection, creating a culture where everyone thrives in the future of work.
“I used to think of mindfulness as fluff until I saw Shawntà speak.”
I could relate to her, her work, and her story, and really appreciated how she methodically figured out what tools helped her solve some difficult problems she had. When she shared her practice with us, I realized I could use it for a difficult conversation I needed to have. It worked! My mindset has changed and my working relationship with the person in question has never been better. She showed me how mindfulness is not only powerful, but practical. Thanks, Shawntà!
— Tom Willner, Director of Enterprise Applications
Results and Impact
200
Sessions Facilitated
7.5K
Attendees
1K+
Community Members
21
Years Thought Leadership
Leading a cultural revolution in the workplace through mindfulness.
Hey, I’m Shawntà Hooks. As a Keynote Speaker, Writer, and Belonging Strategist with a CPA, MBA, and two decades of experience in technology and risk management, I'm here to shake up the employee experience and make work more than just a 9-to-5 grind. My approach fuses mindfulness with leadership development, driving resilience, adaptability, and peak performance—all while keeping it real and relatable.
I'm all about empowering leaders and teams to step into their authenticity with confidence and clarity. Using proven mindfulness practices, I don’t just shift mindsets—I elevate them, creating instant mood boosts while guiding deep, long-lasting transformations that ripple across every level of the organization.
I tackle the real, raw challenges that hit employees every day—stress, burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the crushing pressure to constantly perform. We don’t tiptoe around these issues; we confront them head-on, helping you and your team connect more deeply with yourselves and each other. Together, we build spaces where vulnerability is strength, and where shared purpose fuels genuine connection.
As we overcome these challenges, we don’t just get better—we thrive. The endgame? A workplace that’s not just more efficient and effective but also deeply connected, buzzing with energy, and ready to lead in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world.
“I cannot express how thankful I am to have discovered your CCC method.
It has truly been a turning point for me, especially as someone who tends to overthink. The method has helped me significantly reduce negative thinking and has greatly improved my decision-making. I feel more confident and clear-headed in both my personal and professional life!”
— Justina Lugo, SVS Specialist Instacart
What is your Workplace Belonging Archetype?
Take my free quiz to uncover how you contribute to workplace belonging, and discover steps to enhance it.
MY FRAMEWORK
A practical approach to overcoming negative self-talk through mindfulness.
My proven Catch, Convert, Create framework has helped thousands of people implement actionable strategies to role model their remarkable nature, enhance their leadership, and foster a positive work environment.
Catch self-doubting thoughts.
Practice noticing and and reflecting on the trigger events and emotions that lead to feeling like an imposter with meditative journaling. Combining meditation with journaling (or notating your thoughts) enhances your clarity, vulnerability, and self-awareness.
Convert these thoughts into empowering beliefs.
“Thoughts are beliefs that you continue to think.” – Esther Hicks
The Convert step includes powerful visualization practices that create mental and emotional transformation by changing our beliefs. Practice seeing yourself as the remarkable being that you are. Then BELIEVE it!
Create a new, confident professional identity.
Create is embodiment, which, in this context, refers to taking action and integrating your transformed beliefs into your daily life, allowing you to embrace and manifest your newfound confidence and capabilities fully.