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THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WORK

The Foundation of Freedom

“I had no idea I wanted to be a liberation expert. I just knew I wanted to be free.”

Dr. Shawn Haywood — PhD, executive coach, and Business & Lifestyle Design Architect. Since 1999, she has guided high-achieving leaders toward radical clarity and time liberation. By dismantling the survival patterns of success, Dr. Haywood helps executives reclaim 15–30 hours a week and build teams defined by candor and trust.

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The Foundation of Freedom

PhD - Specializing in: Executive Leadership & Psychology

27+ Years of High-Impact Coaching Mastery

Dr. Shawn Haywood — PhD, executive coach, and Business & Lifestyle Design Architect — has dedicated over 27 years to helping high-achieving leaders dismantle the blocks that keep them captive to their own success. Her journey began in 1999, immersing herself in the foundational work of the coaching industry before building a practice that serves global organizations like UPS and Coca-Cola. Shawn lives the liberation she teaches, managing a world-class career while remaining deeply present in her life with her husband, Chris, in Asheville, NC.

Author of, Living For Love: Set Yourself Free from the Daily Stress, Worry & Hurry that Wears You Down

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Pioneer in Lifestyle and Business Architecture

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