Unleashing Potential with Shannon

10/16/2026

You have enough on your plate without trying to become an HR expert too.

Get practical HR and leadership advice delivered to your inbox, written for small and medium-sized organizations.

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10/16/2026

Walking into this business, it has a welcoming “feel”. It has a great work environment for the right person. Check out their job posting and share with someone you know.

10/15/2026

Worksmart®: Help your team put DiSC into practice and save 50% while you're at it.

Everything DiSC Worksmart® is five short, self-guided modules, about 20 minutes each. Whether you're an individual contributor, a manager, or a leader, there's something built for your role.

What actually happens when people use Everything DiSC Worksmart®?

Managers give feedback that lands to create lasting change.
Teams don't avoid the hard conversations anymore.
Skills can be used the same day people learn them.

The 50% off offer is available through October 31. DM me and we can figure out what makes sense for your team.

10/13/2026

HR strategy does not have to be complicated.

If you have one employee, you need an HR strategy. An HR strategy connects your people with where your business is going.

No HR department? No problem. UP! can help you figure out what you need and where to start.

Send me a message to learn more.

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for:

The people who trust me with their businesses.
The conversations that lead to growth.
The people I get to learn from.
My family, our farm, and this life we are building.

And the opportunity to keep the human in HR.

Happy Thanksgiving from UP! 🤎

10/11/2026

Hi, I’m Shannon! 👋

I’m a CPHR and Certified Leadership Coach, but more importantly, I’m someone who believes good HR should feel practical, human and actually useful.

I created UP! to help small and medium-sized organizations build stronger workplaces without needing to figure out the people side of business on their own.

When I’m not talking about HR, you’ll probably find me learning something new, spending time with my family or hanging out on our farm in southeast Saskatchewan.

If you’re new here, welcome! I’m glad you found me.

10/03/2026

I once worked with a manager who didn't think one-on-ones were worth the time.

I disagree. Talking about results tells your team how the business is doing. A one-on-one tells them you care about how they are doing.

New blog is up now! 👉 https://unleashingpotentialhr.com/2026/09/25/why-performance-reviews-arent-the-only-answer/

10/02/2026

A quick reminder for Saskatchewan business owners and leaders.

As of today, October 1, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage has increased from $15.35 to $15.70 per hour.

If you have employees earning minimum wage, take a moment to make sure your payroll has been updated to reflect the new rate.

09/29/2026

If you've done DiSC, you know your style. But here's what I see: knowing your style doesn't automatically make hard conversations easier.

That's where Worksmart comes in. It takes everything you learned from DiSC and shows you how to actually use it when conversations get tough. Short, on-demand modules that teach you how to have the conversations that matter.

Haven't taken DiSC yet? I can help you get started with an assessment first.

Right now, Worksmart is 50% off for a limited time. DM me and we can figure out what makes sense for your team.

09/23/2026

Ever wonder why your team member absolutely thrives on competition while another one shuts down? They're probably just wired differently.

I break down the four DiSC® styles and show you how understanding them changes everything about your leadership game. Here's the deal. You can't motivate people... but you CAN create an environment where they motivate themselves.

Read the full post and find out what your team actually needs from you.

Read it here:

Motivation is a funny thing. It has two opposite ends with varying degrees in between. On one end, we are motivated when we are on a roll and things are going so well we want more of the same. On the other end, we are motivated when our backs are against the wall and we […]