Shawn K. Woods is President and CEO of Shawn K. Woods & Associates, a powerhouse in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational excellence. With over 3,500 keynotes and training sessions delivered worldwide, Shawn is known not just for sharing insights, but for sparking real, measurable change. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and government agencies, all drawn to his ability to inspire transformation. As a CEO coach and Chair for Vistage International, the world’s largest CEO peer advisory organization, Shawn guides executives toward better leadership and better results. He’s also an accomplished author and the creator of the motivational audio series The PEPP Talk.
Fuel the Fire – Igniting Career Growth
November 5, 2025
9:30 am - 10:55 am | The Peachtree Ballroom
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Just like fire, career growth can go through distinct stages—ignition, growth, fully developed, and decay. In this dynamic and interactive keynote, we’ll explore how to recognize where you are in your journey and what it takes to keep the fire burning strong. Don’t let your career flame flicker. Fuel the fire and accelerate your success!
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the four stages of fire and how they relate to career growth
- Identify where you are in your professional journey and what actions to take next
- Leverage the DRIVE framework to accelerate career success
- Develop a personal action plan to sustain motivation and progress
Attendees will meet in small groups immediately afterwards to reflect, share insights, and explore actionable ways to apply what they’ve learned from Shawn’s session.
Speakers
Shawn K. Woods
President and CEO, Shawn K. Woods & Associates