73. Finding Your Spark at Work with Shannon O’Shields

What does it actually look like to thrive at work—and how do you know when you're doing it?

In this episode, Sandhya welcomes Shannon O’Shields, VP of Marketing at Rubix Foods, for a real and reflective conversation about authenticity, growth, and the spark that drives great work. Shannon walks us through her path from an uncertain start in the workforce—feeling behind her peers and unsure of her direction—to finding her voice as a creative and confident leader in marketing. Along the way, she was handed the reins to social media before it was even a thing, found mentors who championed her growth, and learned to quit roles that didn't serve her.

We talk about how to build safe spaces for creativity, how personality shows up in the workplace, and why being transparent with your team can change everything. Shannon shares how she knows she’s thriving and what she does when that creative spark starts to fade. This episode is for anyone navigating their career with curiosity, courage, and a refusal to settle for anything less than joy at work.

Resources:

• Follow Shannon on Instagram: @shannonoshields
• Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn
• HBR: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome
• Episode 61. How do I define my personal brand? | Career Questions

Connect with me:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• selfatwork.com

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