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Episode 8

Productive Conflict with Shawn MacDonell

Ever feared conflict? Shawn MacDonell—whose journey spans sports coaching, teaching in Colombia, branding strategy, professional coaching, and founding a creative agency—shows how saying “yes” to diverse roles taught him to turn conflict into curiosity. In episode 8, he reveals why self-belief fuels experimentation, why giving good feedback is harder than it seems, and how reflecting on your beliefs can unlock growth. Tune in for Shawn’s truth bombs and actionable insights to break through your own barriers!

Guest Bio

Shawn MacDonell

Creative, Speaker, Coach, Pleasantly Mean, Professional Ass Kicker, Goal Pusher, Quit Your Job Movement Maker are only a few words used to describe Shawn MacDonell. And they are all very true.

Since 2004 Shawn has been a serial entrepreneur with his hands and his creative brain in 14 businesses. He has coached various sports teams at all levels from regional to university to national. He’s gotten the chance to speak on thousands of stages, consult on some really amazing global projects, and has been an avid pusher of doing more cool shit for a long time. He believes now it is time to do even more. He’s eager to help others succeed in life, work, and in fun.