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Welcome to the Alignment Activator!

This publication produces content at the intersection of career, team and organizational alignment, helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable success. Whether you’re seeking to align your career with your personal values, build high-performing and cohesive teams, or create workplaces driven by purpose and engagement, the Alignment Activator is your go-to resource.

I’m Shannon D. Smith, Training & Development Consultant with a M.S. in Instructional Design and a M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I specialize in designing and delivering learning programs that help individuals and organizations create alignment between their goals, strengths, and values to foster growth, fulfillment, and sustainable success.

I have a few other credentials that should let you know how serious I am about supporting professionals and organizations.

My mission is to empower you with actionable insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories that bridge the gap between personal fulfillment and professional achievement.

I believe that true success comes from aligning your work with your core values—whether as an individual, a team member, or a leader.

Below, you’ll find a guide to this publication and what it has to offer. Each article is crafted to help you thrive in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and sustainable.
If you find something helpful here, I highly recommend becoming a free subscriber, if not a paid member.

Paid members will have access to the full archive, masterclass recordings and future podcast episodes.

I created a few guides that explains what misalignment burnout is and what to do about it.

Maybe Your Burnout Isn't About the Workload...

Career Misalignment is Costing You More Than Just Time

Burnout vs. Misalignment

When Your Job Doesn't Fit, Your Wallet (And Health) Pays the Price

I also write about personal growth, mindset and personal reflections on things I’ve learned as a result of transforming my own career.

Here are some of the most popular ones:

The Passion vs Paycheck Dilemma

From Adversity to Achievement

How to Reclaim Control When Everything Feels Like an Emergency

Since this publication is new, this is a great opportunity for you to shape the future of the Alignment Activator and have input on the topics covered.

Here are a few items currently available:

Empower Yourself For Career Success

Setbacks Aren't Signs to Quit

So, what do you say? Do you want to be a part of a growing movement dedicated to beating misalignment burnout and creating lives that brings our purpose and professions into alignment? If so, I look forward to welcoming you here!