Shauna Arnott

Female business leader with a strong voice for Technical executives and women entrepreneurs

Following a career in resource development, Shauna switched gears by returning to college to study business, in 2011. In 2015 Shauna began her own event management company, called Mobi Events.  Shauna started with one client in Atlanta and quickly grew her client list to include tech companies, wealth management firms, celebrities, globally recognized CEOs, and more. In 2016 she also decided to begin her brand of events specifically in support of entrepreneurs, called Haste and Hustle.  In just three short years this brand of events has become internationally recognized and respected.  The mission of Haste and Hustle is to serve and support entrepreneurs with a sincere message about entrepreneurship. Shauna placed her energy into building events that created deep engagement, substantial learning outcomes, and meaningful connections for each guest. You can find events built and run by Shauna and her team adjacent to Formula 1 races, The World Economic Forum, UNGA, The Masters, etc. Shauna is passionate about indigenous culture and recently supported a project to help develop the indigenous business community in Canada through various economic reconciliation initiatives.

On a personal note, Shauna is the mother of a 21-year-old semi-pro hockey player, recently signed by The Israel Elite Hockey League. Shauna spends much of her ‘free’ time in hockey arenas. Shauna is also passionate about supporting projects that promote diversity and inclusion for all people as well as the development of women’s rights.

Talk Titles

GET COMFORTABLE WALKING ON BROKEN GLASS, THE CEILING IS SHARP

This talk is 30-45 mins and focuses on women building careers in male-dominated industries. After working in the resource and energy sector Shauna figured out strategies and mindsets to advance her career beyond the limitations imposed by the glass ceiling.

Takeaways

  • Strategies to advance in your career and increase your status

  • Mindset tools to practice as a way to move past any barriers

  • Meaningful insights about the truths and lies about career advancement.

BUILDING A BUSINESS WAS MY SECOND CHOICE, NOTES FROM A TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEUR

Shauna reflects on her unconventional journey from a technical background to the world of entrepreneurship. She shares insights and lessons learned, highlighting the unique perspective and skills that technical expertise can bring to the realm of business and innovation while addressing the challenges they have to often overcome. The speech offers a fresh take on the entrepreneurial narrative, emphasizing the value of diverse experiences and skill sets in building successful ventures.

Takeaways

  • Strategies for technical people to gain success in business leadership

  • Teaches the value of diversity in entrepreneurship

  • How to leverage the power of technical expertise in business

“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience.”

-Alexander Gregg.