My guest on this week’s episode of The True North Show is Shannah Kennedy who consistently blows my mind every time I speak with her. Shannah has a very calm and beautiful way of getting you to think far beyond the day to day so you can put strategies and habits in place now so your 10 and 20 year old versions will thank you for it. Our conversation is filled with practical tools as well as mindful tips and her answer to my last question is absolutely incredible – you won’t want to miss it!
Bio:
Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s most respected strategic life coaches, keynote speakers, and best-selling authors. With over two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for guiding high performers, CEOs, executives, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and individuals at crossroads—to live and lead with clarity, confidence, and calm.
A Master Life Coach (ICA) and certified Breathwork Instructor (Breathless Expeditions), Shannah’s work integrates evidence-based coaching frameworks with practical tools for self-awareness, self-leadership, and self-management. Her approach is grounded, holistic, and deeply human—helping people simplify, focus, and design a life they genuinely love.
Shannah is the author of eight best-selling books with Penguin Random House, including the global success The Life Plan, Plan B, Elevate, and Restore. Her books are trusted by readers around the world as practical guides to managing burnout, finding direction, and sustaining high performance without sacrifice.
As someone who lives with and manages chronic fatigue and depression, she embodies the principles she teaches. Her message is both professional and personal: success is unsustainable without self-care, structure, and intentional rest.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Shannah lives a life she has consciously designed, anchored by family, community, and the daily practices that restore her energy and joy. Her legacy is one of clarity, compassion, and empowerment: helping others step into their fullest potential, one deliberate breath and one conscious choice at a time.
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