About Shawn
Shawn Feeney is the creator of Think Outside the Lines, a podcast and coaching practice for anyone who feels their daily life doesn’t quite match the depth of who they are.
After spending over a decade navigating high-pressure startups and leadership roles at Apple, Activision, and Microsoft, Shawn knows firsthand what it feels like to be highly capable on paper yet disconnected in practice. He understands ambition and performance, but he also knows how easy it is to move fast without actually moving forward.
He eventually stepped away from that world to build something more aligned, choosing to trade expectation for intention and bridge the gap between what looks good and what feels true.
Today, through 1:1 coaching, Shawn works with people navigating career transitions, identity shifts, and the "messy middle." He helps them move from autopilot to presence, closing the distance between their public success and their private peace.
He explores these same themes on the Think Outside the Lines podcast, hosting grounded, honest conversations with people who are redrawing their own maps and deciding that "normal" simply wasn’t working for them anymore.
Shawn’s approach is calm, reflective, and fiercely anti-performative. He doesn't believe people need fixing, nor does he offer rigid five-step frameworks. Instead, he provides the clarity and steady space for people to finally hear—and trust—themselves as they create the life they want.
“Shawn is one of the most strategic and forward-thinking leaders I’ve encountered. He excels in managing complex projects, mentoring teams, and aligning initiatives with business goals. His leadership consistently delivers high-performing teams and exceptional results.”
-Rob
“Shawn exemplifies strong leadership, fostering team success with empathy, organization, and a passion for growth. His commitment to improving team dynamics and mentorship has been invaluable."
-Barry
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Shawn both inside and outside of the corporate landscape, and his exemplification of integrity, strong leadership, and empathetic professionalism is ever prominent...His experience, leadership, and grounded compassion are invaluable and he is bound to make nothing but a positive impact on your life.”
-Derick
“I was lucky enough to work with Shawn for 7 years, and he’s truly one of a kind. He’s empathetic, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what really set him apart was how deeply he cared and how fiercely he stood up for and represented his teams. He’s the difference between a good manager and a truly great one. The kind of leader people hold onto because they know they may never find another like him.”
-Shaunee
“Working with Shawn has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. He leads with integrity, humanity, and exceptional transparency, creating an environment where people feel safe to be honest, to grow, and to find their own way. He has a natural ability to recognize potential in others, often before they see it themselves, and he supports that growth in a way that feels both thoughtful and genuine. His guidance has shaped not only how I show up at work, but how I navigate life beyond it.”
-Becky