About
Shannon Milliman
Not so supernova, A one-woman play, A roller coaster of cosmic emotions and inspiration making peace and finding humor in life’s unmet expectations.
CPTD, SHRM-SCP, TED Speaker, Poet, Storyteller and Interactive Educator
- Changing identity crises to identity chrysalis.
- Motivating poverty mindset to abundance mindset!
- Leading you to write your own life script
- Encouraging
- Applying art appreciation and improv principles to build greater resiliency, agility and change capacity improve creativity, performance and profits by leveraging interactive improvisational techniques in impactful. Educational keynotes, workshops and emcee services.
Meet Shannon
Keynote Speaker for Creativity, Innovation & Courageous Communication
Shannon Milliman is a dynamic keynote speaker who transforms events with creativity, flow state strategies, and courageous conversations. Known for her beautiful language, abundant expression, and unwavering commitment to reframing life with humor, confidence, and passion, Shannon helps organizations unlock innovation, emotional intelligence, and collaborative performance.
Instead of a stale keynote, invite Shannon to share her nationally performed one-woman show, Not So Supernova—a powerful, funny, and deeply human experience about resilience and improvisation when life doesn’t go as planned. Your audience will leave energized, inspired, and ready to apply bold new tools for creativity and change.
Why Choose Shannon Milliman?
- Expert in Resilience, Agility & Change Management
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) – ATD’s premier credential
- Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Specialist in Improvisation for Business Innovation
- Proven Corporate & Public Sector Training Leader
Shannon’s keynotes weave improvisational techniques into professional development, helping teams:
- Embrace fear and encourage failure as a path to innovation.
- Apply the “Yes, And” principle to amplify collaboration and inclusion.
- Build empathetic cultures that foster creativity and trust.
- Improve performance and profits through art appreciation (Yes, at work!!), adaptability and flow.
Signature Topics
- Improvisation for Innovation: Unlock creativity and problem-solving.
- Courageous Conversations: Communicate with confidence and empathy.
- Emotional Intelligence Through Laughter: Build resilience and connection.
- Flow State at Work: Increase engagement and productivity.
Credentials & Expertise
Shannon’s CPTD certification ensures mastery across ten ATD competency areas:
- Performance Improvement
- Change Management
- Training Delivery
- Knowledge Management
- Coaching
- Integrated Talent Management
- Managing Learning Programs
- Evaluating Learning Impact
- Learning Technologies
- Instructional Design
Impact After the Keynote
- Individuals experience personal breakthroughs and rediscover their authentic strengths.
- Organizations develop stronger strategic visions and collaborative cultures.
- Teams leave with actionable tools to innovate, adapt, and thrive.
About Shannon
Shannon is the playwright and performer of Not So Supernova, a nationally staged one-woman show exploring motherhood, marriage, and the power of improvisation. Her creative work spans published poetry, dance performance, and speaking engagements at events like ATD Cascadia, Epic Marriage Summit, and women’s leadership retreats.
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