Shawn J. Richards

Shawn is a business executive with over 30 years in the business world. Having worked for and with small businesses for much of that time as either a COO or CFO, Shawn is committed to business success at all levels.

As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Shawn is enthusiastic about helping business owners develop strategies that will increase the overall value of their companies.

With a deep focus on the human capital of a company, he believes leaders at all levels can inspire the best of the people they lead and has found tremendous passion in helping business leaders develop future leaders in preparation for an eventual exit.

Shawn is host of the Team Engagement podcast, a podcast that discusses leadership and teams. With over 400 guests from all over the world Shawn is grateful to the many leaders who have contributed ideas, insights, and strategies.

Author of the book "Rapid Fire Leadership," a book that helps leaders generate powerful new strategies on leadership, Shawn is also the creative mind behind the "The Sapphire Sky Leadership" framework, a system that helps leaders at all levels discover and develop their unique leadership approach.

Shawn is a baseball fanatic…or should we say “Phanatic?” A fan of the Philadelphia Phillies since childhood, Shawn follows the Phillies regularly and cheers them on in good years and bad. He lives in Utah with his wonderful wife and twin daughters.