Sean is a true master of connecting with the audience. His message is always on point.

Sean and I have worked together a number of times presenting to audiences on Leadership. Sean's work on Principles of Leadership and Mental Toughness have always left the audience eager to drop the pretense and show up fully ready to lead. His style is matter of fact, diligent and pointed however it's the smile, the heart that he brings that builds trust and engagement. A true joy to work with and frankly among the best facilitators of leadership. Sean brings leadership to a whole new level.

LORETTA SMITH

Executive Coach, Career Transition Coach, Facilitator, and Business Advisor

Sean is one of MacKay CEO Forum’s top rated speakers.

His approach to mental toughness and leadership is the new standard in leadership development, and the value received from his workshops cannot be overstated.

NANCY MACKAY

Founder & Board Member, MacKay CEO Forums

The “find a way or make a way” mindset that Sean Bacon emphasizes is incredibly important.

Over a short period, he was able to give us tools that could help in the clarity of our communication and also provide the inspiration and connectivity that we have been lacking over the past 20+ months while working from home.

PAULA CRUICKSHANK

Senior Vice President, Ontario and Digital Transformation Lead, BDC

Sean quickly adapted his approach to our situation with sensitivity to the climate at the time, which directly increased the receptivity and engagement of the executive team.

Sean Bacon invested the necessary time pre and post-session to maximize preparedness and tailored his approach, which has sustained impact. If you want a trusted coach to build an even more united leadership team committed to a common goal, look no further!

LESLY TAYLES

Senior Vice President, Scotiabank

I recently attended an event with Dynamic Shift, hosted by Sean.

Sean did a fantastic job creating an environment that encouraged the team to open up, challenged us, and pushed us to find ways to strive for improvement—both in self-development and within our teams.

If you have the opportunity, there is much to be learned here and plenty of new tools to equip yourself with.

BEN MIDDLETON

Senior Project Manager, OCS Currency Services

I recommend Sean enthusiastically as an executive leadership coach! His perspectives on leadership, supporting your team, building resilience have all been very helpful to me in my own journey.

I particularly appreciate that he could understand what I needed, even when I couldn't communicate my needs clearly because I was too close to the problem.

Sean is clear, direct, no-nonsense, and supportive, all qualities that I appreciate.

AMANDA BOSH, PhD, MBA

Executive Director at Lowell Observatory

I’ve had the privilege of working with Sean as a leadership coach at a recent leadership retreat.

Sean has a unique ability, leveraging his time in the armed forces, and beyond, to push leaders outside their comfort zones, encouraging growth and development in ways that are both challenging and rewarding.

His approach is not just about driving performance but also about fostering an environment of support and collaboration. Thanks for an inspiring, packed day!

TONY GILLIGAN

Vice President, Technology Services at E-Comm 9-1-1 | Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated

Being part of the OTP Leadership Program Pursuit, I had the opportunity to enjoy a session on Mental Toughness and Leveraging Disruption which was led by Sean Bacon, CD.

His very profound experience and organized approach helped us as a group to grow together and tackle obstacles that will set us up for success.

Only downside, two days of Sean Bacon was not enough.

Sean Bacon is not only invested in what he teaches during the hours of the seminar, but also takes the time to get to know you as a person during all other times of the days he spends with you.

Thank you very much for incredible lessons, it was an honor that I could be part of this. I can only recommend Sean Bacon for anyone who wants to up their game.

ROBERT FEGG

National Team Head Coach for Luge Canada, Author

After having the opportunity to hear Sean speak, and to participate in sessions he has led on Mental Toughness, Sean worked with me 1:1 on leadership, vision, finding greater clarity within myself, and strategies in leading our people.

What sets Sean apart, from my experience, is his unique ability to read and understand people without judgement, and to see their strengths and challenges through the lens of possibility. Sean is unapologetic in his communication, which is both strengths based and clear, while somehow also always holding the picture of what’s possible rather than what isn’t. A true student of humans and humanity, Sean’s ability to “see” people, and then to invite, challenge, and coach them through simple (but challenging and sometimes difficult) thought exercises is really remarkable. I’m better, clearer, and stronger for it.

I highly recommend Sean to anyone who is seeking greater clarity in themselves, their potential, and the way to have their greatest impact in the world.

CAROLYN TUCKWELL

President & CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC

From the first conversation with Sean, it was clear our organization needed a leader of this caliber to bring the truth about embracing the suck! Hone our situational awareness, identify just the facts, keep our people in the know, and execute, execute, execute!!

If you and your organization is ready to Leverage Disruption...Sean in your coach! We look forward to the next, Sean!

ADAM DAY

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Sean facilitated through our MacKay CEO Forum 10 Retreat. We asked for Sean to be there because we had Sean come in as a guest speaker at one of earlier forum meetings. We all felt there was so much more Sean had to offer.

Our topic was Managing through Crisis & Uncertainty.

Sean was brilliant. He had a framework that kept us focused yet had ample room for curious conversations. We came away energized and willing / able to make a commitment each that we will hold ourselves accountable while being there to support one another. Highly recommend.

SAQUIB VALI - ICD.D

Explorer, Practioner, Independent Board Director & Forum Chair 

The time spent with Sean and our leadership team recently was some of the best I’ve experienced in the 20 years I’ve been in Banking. He created a space where the team could be open, honest and vulnerable, then pushed us to dig deeper, and answer the hard questions.

I walked away feeling the need to share with my colleagues and clients in Atlantic - which I’ve done. I talked with a couple leaders this week and shared his coordinates already.

Sean is the type of person you want more of your inner circle to spend time with. He’s an outstanding leader and an overall awesome human! Spend 10 mins chatting with him and you’ll see what I mean!

RYAN DILLON

Director, Canadian Commercial Banking at Scotiabank

Sean recently delivered an incredible session at our MacKay CEO Forum peer support retreat. Not only is he a dynamic and relevant facilitator of mental toughness and resiliency with practical tools and approaches. But he so easily establishes trust which I experienced immediately upon meeting him making it a safe to process my personal challenges.

Sean is truly a game changer!

KIM CHERNECKI

Success Strategist for CEOs | Female CEO Community Co-founder | Connecting leaders with “A-team” experts to optimize performance without the big consulting price tag

Working with Sean was a great experience for me as a person and professional, and for the team I work in. The content of the sessions is relevant, simple, and clear, which make it easy to apply in real life.

I highly recommend Sean to anyone looking to achieve excellence, not only as a leader, but in any area of their life!

EDGAR SOTTER

Technology & Innovation Leader | PhD & MBA | Expert in IoT, SaaS and Asset Monitoring Solutions for Electric Utilities| R&D and Product Strategy | Driving Business Growth & Innovation in Energy & Tech

Referred to me through our Canadian Banking partners, I’ve had the privilege to work closely with Sean Bacon leveraging his leadership workshop, ‘Mental toughness, Resiliency and Team’ with two separate business groups.

His many years of elite military experience, coupled with his practical and direct approach to leadership made connecting to his messages and tools quick and logical. He breaks down leadership concepts, so they are easy to grasp, and you have a desire to immediately apply them. Sean’s connects with his audience and can shift a leader’s mindset from executing day to day tasks, to driving high performing engaged teams.

If you want to experience personal growth and resiliency, be prepared to embrace being uncomfortable and to challenge your own behaviours and leadership belief.

NANCI YORK-BRAR

Senior Vice President Global Risk Management

Sean helped our team come together in a crucial time and build an unbreakable basis of trust and communication.

These lessons gave us an edge against our international competitors, helping us clinch the gold medal and stand in the middle of the podium!

SUSANNE WERELEY

Communications Manager | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist | 2x Olympian | Baking Enthusiast

Sean has spoken for two of my leadership groups on the topic of 'Mental Toughness.' On both occasions, he was outstanding! He has a unique blend of the energy and intensity combined with relatability.

He is an outstanding speaker and I highly recommend his '12 Commandments of Mental Toughness.'

TIM DUMAS

Executive Strategic Coach by Day! Football Coach by Night!

Love working with Sean. Love his no BS approach layered with a high degree of respect!

Respectful, Demanding, Insightful, Accountable... all words that immediately jump to mind for me. I look forward to working with Sean again in the future!

ROGER STEERS

Executive Principal at RJC Engineers

I’ve had the pleasure to work with Sean on several occasions over the past two years and I consider him a mentor and colleague. Sean is a beast and when he works with you, he’s there to WORK with you and always has your back! In the first minute with Sean he will ensure you know it’s time to check your ego at the door and embrace your fears as this is what will help form your leadership roadmap.

I appreciate how Sean draws on the depths of his experience to challenge and inspire my way of thinking, and make no mistake we do not tip-toe around my fears or insecurities.

You’ll learn a lot from Sean if you open up and he has proven to be a great resource in re-defining success. My fight continues with Sean at my back and starts with having Standards vs. Expectations, just ask him about it when you see him next.

Thanks Sean! #IGY6

KENT MCFARLANE, MBA

Financial Services Executive | Change Leader | Mentor | Ally | Banking Professional

Intense. Thought-provoking. Crucial. Sean's dynamic approach to Team Development challenges you to diagnose your fears, recognize what you do to get in your own way, and to own your role in serving something greater than yourself.

Like many industries, teams/partnerships/customers are in a state of constant change, with Sean's support our team was able to identify simple shifts to increase transparency, maximize synergy, and realize that individual success will not lead our Region to the Top of the Podium.

Sean - your passion, purpose, and integrity is contagious. Thank you for raising the standard.

RENÉE VETRA

Prairies Market Lead - Scotia Wealth Management® Private Investment Counsel, 1832 Asset Management L.P.

I had occasion recently to work with Sean Bacon from Dynamic Shift Consulting. At the time, I was responsible for an exceptional team of law enforcement trainers. Sean was working with the dedicated professionals in the Own the Podium program at the same time. He had the creative foresight to recognize that professional coaches and law enforcement trainers might learn something from one another. He was right! Carefully merging diverse groups in a series of engagements focused on mental toughness, building strong teams, and influencing human performance, his creative engagement paid huge dividends for both groups.

His sincere, authentic, passionate approach to individual and team development is unparalleled. If you need to explore and expand individual and group performance Sean Bacon gets the job done!

BRIAN NEKURAK, CD, MA, CPP

Former Commandant, Canadian Military Police Academy

Fearless. Challenging. Insightful. Honest. Earnest. Accountable. These are words that I use to describe the essence and delivery of Sean Bacon in an Executive Coaching session. I've worked with Sean in a group setting and one on one - he has a knack for cutting through layers and years of accumulated 'management stuff' and gets right to the heart of the matter. No management speak, no psychobabble, just point-of-fact conversation - a truly refreshing approach.

He is someone who can challenge teams and individuals to be remarkable, with the conviction and personal investment to hold you accountable to do what you say you're going to do.

This is truly next generation Executive coaching and I am proud to provide this recommendation, without reservation, for Sean.

DARRELL JAGGERS

CIO & Chief Transformation Officer at First West Credit Union

I recently attended the 3 day Mental Toughness Program lead by Sean. I was blown away with not only my personal breakthroughs, but also those of the rest of the group.

Sean is an outstanding facilitator and coach who is not afraid to push the group to its limits. It’s a gruelling program that requires everyone to commit fully and check their egos at the door. Step out of your comfort zone and take your leadership skills to a whole new level.

This was definitely the most valuable and impactful leadership training that I have taken.

CARSTEN MILDENSTEIN (MBA)

Vice President Credit at Prospera Credit Union

In my many years of learning about leadership, I have never experienced such a transformational change like I have working with Sean.

If you truly want to be an elite leader and team, Sean will take you on a journey you will never forget.

He is on my personal list of those key people who have made a profound difference in my life.

RANDY BERTSCH

General Manager, B.C. Wine Authority