O U R V A L U E S

INTEGRITY • ALIGNMENT • PRESENCE • POSSIBILITY

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SHANNON HOBBS-BECKLEY

MEET

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Shannon Hobbs-Beckley is a school leader who's walked in your shoes. With nearly 3 decades in PreK-12 education across international and U.S. schools, she's held diverse roles, including instructional coach, school administrator, central office administrator, and senior leadership team member. This deep-seated experience allows her to partner with senior and middle leaders, blending the strategic demands of school administration with the crucial interpersonal skills needed for authentic leadership.

As a certified Leadership and Performance Coach (ACT/Brown University, ACC-ICF), Shannon specializes in organizational change, adult learning, and building instructional leadership capacity. She is deeply connected to the international school community supporting educators across the globe with events like regional conferences (EARCOS, CEESA, AMISA, ECIS), bespoke professional learning experiences, and co-facilitating the International Literacy Coach Cohort.

She’s here to help you leverage your unique strengths and transform your vision into clear, actionable goals. Connect with Shannon to chat about leading with skill, connecting your team, and thriving in your role.

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FEATURED PUBLICATION

The International Education Leadership Companion:
Lessons and Best Practices from Expert Leaders

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MEET

ALINE FERNANDES RAY

BUSINESS MANAGER

Aline Fernandes Ray serves as the Business Manager at Shannon Beckley Coaching & Consulting, where she ensures the seamless operation of the company’s business processes. With over 10 years of professional experience, including 6 years in the educational field, Aline brings strong expertise in business operations, project coordination, and organizational management.

Her background includes experience working for a University and an American School in Brazil, where she developed her skills in administrative strategy and process improvement in the educational field. Aline holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Strategic People Management. She is passionate about building efficient systems and structures that allow Shannon Beckley to deliver exceptional Coaching and Consulting experiences to every client.

Growth and impact are boundless.

Align with your beliefs and unique strengths.

Growth and impact are boundless. Align with your beliefs and unique strengths.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE LOGO

Our logo is more than just a symbol; it’s a representation of the journey we take together. The tree, with its deep and visible roots, signifies the importance of being grounded in your values and purpose. This is the foundation of authentic leadership—the part of you that remains steadfast no matter the season.

The trunk of the tree is a DNA helix, a powerful symbol of your unique and innate strengths. Just as no two strands of DNA are the same, your leadership style is entirely your own. We believe that when your actions are aligned with your beliefs and your unique strengths, you can’t help but flourish. This flourishing is represented by the branches and leaves, reaching outward and upward.

The entire tree is held within a circle, yet this circle is deliberately left open at the top. This opening represents the unlimited potential that exists within you. It’s a reminder that your growth and impact are boundless, always expanding and reaching for new possibilities.

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What I love about teaching is bearing witness to the moments when leaders connect and act with the most true version of themselves. It’s like seeing new flowers and leaves emerge on tree—the growth is inevitable, powerful, and entirely their own. My role is simply to provide the soil and the light so they can thrive in their own potential.

– SHANNON HOBBS-BECKLEY