Helping individuals and organizations thrive with programs and transformational coaching grounded
in positive psychology.
Do you want your employees to: Thrive at work? Be more resilient? Have more confidence? Manage change effectively? Leverage their strengths? Have work life balance? Keep direct reports engaged? Have better conversations? Listen better? Focus on their people first?

Shannon in action
Lead Well Work Well’s founder, Shannon Polly, is a leadership development facilitator, coach, speaker, and author and has been selected as one of Washington DC’s top 20 executive coaches.
“Shannon developed and facilitated an event that led us to define our mission, goals and methods for reaching them. She handled a diverse group and a few curve balls gracefully and adroitly. She has a great sense of humor, an exuberant self-confidence, and a willingness to listen and negotiate to reach the best results.”
Barry-Acker
The Landing School, President
"Shannon Polly is one of the most remarkable professionals I have experienced."
Shannon possesses a dazzling array of strengths which she uses to help her clients achieve tangible results. Her grasp of cutting-edge subjects in positive psychology, business, and leadership is as impressive as her delivery is compelling and memorable. Shannon is a mesmerizing and accessible presenter who combines the power of a Broadway actress with the comfort of your next door neighbor. As a professional coach and leadership trainer, Shannon has the right blend of confidence, compassion and drive to keep her clients focused on achieving realistic and attainable stretch goals.
Peter R. Worrell
The Landing School, Chairman Of The Board
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Book a complimentary 30 minutes chemistry call today
Your first step is easy: Book your free call with Shannon so we can determine the custom solutions that are right for you and your people.
PROVEN RESULTS
Outcomes of previous Executive Presence workshops:
On a scale of 1-5, 90% of participants ranked 4 or 5 the statement: “I will be able to apply the knowledge and skills from this program to my job.”

On a scale of 1-5, 88% of past participants ranked 4 or 5 the statement: “This training will improve my job performance.”

88% of past workshop participants rated a 9 or 10 the statement: “I would recommend this program to a friend or colleague.”

Our Services

through Positive Psychology.
Lead Well Work Well by Shannon Polly is a boutique leadership development firm that provides consulting, training, facilitation, and coaching services to clients worldwide. We utilize the science of positive psychology to help individuals and organizations flourish.
we teach leadership skills via
✓ One-On-One Coaching
✓ Change Management Consulting
✓ Appreciative Inquiry
✓ Experiential Training
✓ Employee Workshops
✓ Team Retreats
experiential training employee workshops + team retreats one-on-one leadership coaching organizational development programs change management consulting Appreciative Inquiry
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"Shannon actively engaged the audience, including remote participants, and drew them in with relevant, tailored examples (teaching us) how to leverage our strengths for a lifetime of success and happiness."
WHAT WE OFFER
At Lead Well Work Well, we're on a mission to help leaders thrive, enhance well-being for all, and boost organizational outcomes.
We do this through consulting, training, facilitating and coaching diverse individuals and teams across the globe.
Our expertise lies in using the science of Positive Psychology to create flourishing work environments.
Use the science of Positive Psychology to drive lasting change.
Bring out the best in your employees and become a leader others love to work for.
Design systems to maximize productivity and well-being at every turn.
Want results like this for your people?
Your first step is easy: Book your free 30 minute chemistry call so we can determine the custom solutions that are right for you and your organization:
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Character Strengths Matter
What are the elements of good character? The Values in Action (VIA) project identified 24 qualities such as creative, authentic, loving, forgiving, kind, persistent, prudent, and brave, calling them character strengths. Character strengths are elements of good character valued across time and around the world.
Ideal resource for teaching and applying character strengths.
Great resource for leadership coaches!
Mastering Powerful Presence with the on-demand online course
It’s a common myth that you either have “executive presence” – that essence that helps you to command a room – or you don’t. This course deviates from traditional presentation skills training and combines the science of positive psychology with the art of theater.
If you’d like to share the course with your network, they can access a 20% discount on all subscriptions using the code POLLY20 upon registration.