Shaun Mayo

Shaun Mayo is a leadership coach with a sharp focus on equipping senior and emerging leaders to strengthen their executive presence, lead with clarity, and build inclusive, high-performing teams. Drawing from nearly two decades of HR leadership experience, Shaun supports clients navigating complex transitions, scaling culture, growing careers, and aligning people strategy to business outcomes.

He has coached and partnered with corporate leaders across industries, including professional sports, retail, tech, and healthcare. Shaun currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for a professional sports organization, where he leads all aspects of human resources, including organizational development. His prior roles at Amazon, Walmart, and Macy’s have honed his ability to support leaders through high-growth, high-pressure environments.

Shaun is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential from HRCI. He has completed executive education at Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business and earned a certificate in Executive Compensation from The Wharton School. Shaun holds an MBA from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a BBA from Texas Southern University. He is also certified in the Birkman Method, ADEPT-15, and Pearson Work Styles assessments.

His coaching style is direct, practical, and rooted in behavioral insight. Shaun creates a space for reflection, constructive challenge, and meaningful growth. Leaders working with him can expect a strategic partner who brings both operational acumen and a deep understanding of human behavior.

Shaun’s passion for leadership development is anchored in service and community. He serves on the boards of Shore Personalized Medicine, SEED SPOT, and the Human Resources Certification Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and believes that craftsmanship—whether in leadership or furniture—is about building something that lasts.