Where Insight Meets Impact

Executive Coaching and Leadership Development for High-Performing Leaders and Teams

The Leadership We Need Now

Leaders are expected to guide teams through constant change, inspire better results, and deliver beyond expectations — all while navigating the complex realities of today’s workplace. The weight is real: shifting priorities, demanding stakeholders, market uncertainty, unpredictable disruption, difficult team dynamics, and the unrelenting pace of business.

Uncertain times require leaders to dig deep — and the leaders we work with are doing just that. 

The world needs leaders who are: Game Changers. Rebuilders. Collaborators. Guides. Catalysts. 

Organizations that rise to this critical time of change will invest in leaders who combine courage with compassion, strategy with humanity, and vision with action.  These are the leaders who drive results while creating workplaces built on trust, connection, and growth.

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What We Offer

Leading in today’s environment requires leadership that is multidimensional and human-centered. Our work helps leaders and teams adapt, grow, and stay aligned as the landscape evolves.

  • A confidential space for leaders to expand awareness, gain clarity, and uncover blind spots. Together, we explore mindset, behaviors, and leadership practices that strengthen relationships, enhance decision-making, and elevate both personal and organizational impact.

  • High-performing leaders and teams don’t happen by chance. Through intentional development, we help leaders and teams improve collaboration, deepen trust, and align around shared goals — creating the conditions for lasting performance and collective success.

  • Leaders and teams grow by targeted learning experiences designed to spark growth and action. We create customized, interactive workshops and programs that build resilience, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills — equipping individuals and teams to lead in today’s dynamic environment.

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  • "I’ll admit I was initially resistant to coaching—it was recommended to me by my CEO. I came into it guarded, but Shannon’s blend of warmth, openness, and encouragement quickly put me at ease. She challenged me to grow in the areas I needed most, while helping me see strengths I had overlooked. Looking back, it has made a profound difference in my leadership and my career."

    — Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare

  • "Shannon creates trust quickly and asks the powerful questions that helped me see what I couldn’t see on my own. Every conversation left me lighter, clearer, and more confident."

    — Senior Vice President, Healthcare

  • "Our team was struggling—defensive, misaligned, and not operating as a true team. Shannon brought a keen understanding of both individual dynamics and the collective picture. With her guidance, we built trust, shifted how we communicated, and made real progress toward working as one. The change was tangible, and it set us on a much stronger path forward."

    — Executive Team Member, Nonprofit

  • "When I was newly promoted to the executive team, I needed to shift from tactical to strategic, from reactive to responsive. With coaching, I began showing up differently at ELT meetings—and other leaders noticed the change."

    —Executive, Healthcare

  • "Shannon brings a rare blend of warmth, professionalism, and business acumen. She helped me lean into my strengths, uncover blind spots, and step forward as the leader I wanted to be."

    — Chief Financial Officer, Technology Services

  • "I was skeptical about coaching, but Shannon quickly earned my trust. Her balance of challenge and encouragement made me a stronger, more self-aware leader. My coaching sessions felt cathartic."

    — Sales Vice President, Financial Services

  • "I was struggling with a couple of team members—there was constant tension and very little collaboration. Shannon worked with us to improve how we communicated and helped rebuild trust, which made a real difference in how we functioned as a team. It required us all to make small changes."

    — Senior Leader, Healthcare Technology

Coaching for Leaders and Teams Navigating What’s Next

Leadership is complex, whether you’re starting fresh, navigating change, or trying to bring more clarity and connection to your work. That’s where I come in.


I’m Shannon Yocum, and I started Northlight Leadership to create a trusted space for leaders and teams to reflect, realign, and take meaningful steps forward. Together, we’ll move with insight, courage, and the kind of practical tools that lead to lasting impact.

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Our Belief

At Northlight Leadership, we see challenges as the foundation for growth. It’s natural for leaders to feel the weight of responsibility—for people, culture, and results. It’s natural for teams to experience tension and resistance. But these challenges hold the seeds of transformation. With the right support, they become opportunities to learn, adapt, and thrive.

Growth and performance start with each individual. Strong leaders create strong teams—and strong teams create strong results. What matters most is quality of the interactions that bring people together.

This is where we come in.


Northlight Leadership partners with executives, senior leaders, and teams navigating complexity, growth, and transformation. We meet leaders and teams where they are, creating space to pause, reflect, and realign. Through executive coaching, team development, and leadership programs, we provide the tools and partnership needed to grow with clarity, confidence, and alignment. When leaders and teams elevate, so do the organizations they lead.

Your Next Level of Leadership Starts Here

Leadership is not about doing more, it is about leading with clarity, focus, and vision. At Northlight, we help you and your team grow stronger, align better, and achieve lasting impact.

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