About Shannon
Shannon Casson, Founder & Chief Possibility Officer of The Desert Dose, is a dynamic speaker and facilitator who blends neuroscience, movement, and mindset into experiential sessions that ignite clarity, confidence, and connection. With over two decades of experience in leadership, coaching, and wellness, Shannon helps audiences activate their DOSE—Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins—for sustainable performance and joy.
Signature Talks & Keynotes
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Activate Your DOSE: Leadership Tools for Resilience & Energy
Science-backed tools to boost focus, energy, and momentum.
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Rewire to Rise: Mindset, Movement & Momentum
Shifting language, habits, and embodied practices to unlock performance and reduce stress.
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Comfort–Stretch–Growth: Leading Through Change
A proven framework to navigate uncertainty and step into confident action.
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DOSE for Teams: Culture, Well-Being & Trust
Interactive facilitation that deepens connection, strengthens culture, and builds follow-through.
Formats: Keynotes • Talks • Workshops • Half-Day Intensives • Full Day • Retreats / Multi-Day • Virtual or In-Person
Past Engagements
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West Slope Startup Week (Durango, CO, 2025) — Founder-Centered DOSE Tools for Resilience & Energy
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Fruita Women in Business Conference (Fruita, CO, 2025) — The DOSE Mindset: Growth & Leadership
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Girls on the Run Western Colorado (Grand Junction, CO, 2024) — Staff Retreat Facilitation
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Quest University (British Columbia, Canada, 2020) — Lunch & Learn Staff Wellness Series
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West Vancouver Schools (British Columbia, Canada, 2019) — Health & Wellness Leadership Conference
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US Ski & Snowboard Team (Park City, UT, 2017) — Club Excellence Conference
TestimoniaLS
“You are an AMAZING speaker! You made interactive activities feel natural and comfortable—even for introverts like me. I heard so many people raving about your session.”
— Sharon Poling, Program Director, Girls on the Run of Western Colorado
Booking Shannon
Whether you're planning a retreat, conference or leadership event, Shannon will bring science, spark and strategy to your audience. Let's collaborate → Reach out today to Book Shannon.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sharon Poling
Girls on the Run Western Colorado
You are an AMAZING speaker! You made it feel so natural and comfortable. I overheard many attendees saying what a great experience your talk was.
Erin Minnerath
Grand Junction, CO
The stars aligned for me when I met Shannon. She helped me mentally shift how I approach obstacles I once thought were too scary to try. As my confidence grows, so does the joy.
