Shona Mitchell Beats

Board | NED | Advisor | Mentor

I work with passionate start-ups, entrepreneurs, CEOs and team members looking to grow, thrive and make an impact.Let me help you change the world.

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Approach

I love turning a great idea into reality.Whether you are a Founder, on the Management Team or an employee, my priority will be to give you an unlock and ‘aha’ moment in every single session.A natural web thinker with laser focus, I am radically candid, and will get to the point as quickly and effectively as possible. I want you to move the needle forward after every conversation we have, and recognise an instant uplift in your being which you can instantly apply to your business.

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About

Shona is the founding COO of Headspace. Working directly with the Cofounders, she took Headspace from a small live events company in London into a booming global technology platform whose impact continues to resonate on and off-screen.Within the first 3 years, she led the team in scaling the company from zero to over 1m users, $0 - $5m revenue, and from two to fifty employees. In 2014, she was called to transition the HQ team from London to LA, and with that, the company went global and meditation became mainstream. She built and grew the team and business over 6 years to create a stable and thriving company, which now boasts over 200 employees, 65 million users in 190 countries and is worth $3bn.Now back in the UK, Shona collaborates with multiple entrepreneurs and team members around the world, mentoring and advising them on how to deepen their impact, grow and flourish.

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Testimonials

'Rarely have I met someone who is as extraordinary as Shona. Her ability to change the face of an industry, coupled with her tenacity for success, has proven that she is a force to be reckoned with time and time again.'Andy Puddicombe – CoFounder, Headspace

'Shona has been a game changer for This Mum Runs and has had an enormous impact on the business. She supported us to launch the TMR app, pitch for funding, strategically reshape operations, connect us to her network - so many things! Having her as a trusted and solid sidekick is invaluable. It can be a lonely and very intense experience as a CEO and entrepreneur, but having Shona by my side gives me the energy, confidence and know how to drive onwards and upwards with even more force!'Mel Bound – CEO and Founder, This Mum Runs

'Shona has been an incredible source of knowledge, insight and strategic know-how. She's worked directly with both me and members of my Team as a solid partner both pre and post investment. Whether it was on our pitch deck, finance model, product or operations, she has a refined way of sharpening focus and coaching towards clarity. She’s smart, creative, approachable and bursting with good sense.'Chloe Macintosh - CEO and Founder, Kama

'Since day 1, Shona has had a substantial shaping impact on the business. We were quickly blown away by Shona's combination of a deep level of intelligence, understanding of consumer business and vast amount of real-world experience. Shona's input has been impactful in a variety of aspects; from strategic decisions, to design direction, to business structure and day-to-day operations, pulling her insights from in-depth critical thinking mixed with years of real-experience. All of the above mixes with Shona's warm and caring personality. I believe her involvement would make her a powerful asset to any start-up no matter what challenges they are facing.'Jay Conlan - Cofounder, Lumenate

'In my role in c-suite, having Shona as a mentor has been a game-changer. Shona's ability to offer diverse viewpoints and crucial sense checks have been pivotal in my professional growth, and every session leaves me with invaluable insights. Shona is an exceptional mentor whose depth of experience challenges and elevates one's thinking.'Melinda Jacobs - Co-CEO, Mindstone

'Talking to Shona is like talking to an old friend, which means you can quickly get below the surface on blockers in your life/work. We covered topics like leadership and confidence which really transformed my relationships at work and my ability to deliver, ultimately leading to a promotion. Three years on I still tell people it was the most transformative moment in my career. Shona really lifted my glass ceiling at a time when I needed it most. Plus, it gave me the confidence to reach out to other thought leaders in my industry which has led to continual professional development ever since.'Pippa Churcher - Head of Growth, Candide

'Shona has grown Headspace with incredible and highly original mindful leadership skills and strategic initiatives. She has directly impacted all areas of the business across both the US and the UK and was key to every aspect of Headspace’s tremendous success.'Eva Ho - General Partner, Fika Ventures

'Shona has been the most impactful mentor/advisor that I have worked with, bringing tonnes of insights from her rich history of actually going through the challenges we were facing herself which consistently changed our perspectives and drove us towards better solutions. She’s helped us spot blindspots, notice our biases and increase our confidence and awareness. I've never had a session with Shona where she hasn't exceeded my expectations and all of this with a genuine smile and deep sense of caring about us and what we're doing. 'Tom Galea - Cofounder, Lumenate

'Shona helped me to manage an important transition in my professional life and did it with so much professionalism, genuinely helpful content, and empathy. She has had an amazing journey as an Operator, is super smart, and really knows how to ask the tough questions in a kind and supportive way.'Romanie Thomas - COO, Mindstone

'I first met Shona when I had just started The Darwin Challenge. She gave such great advice on how to progress, we had to pinch ourselves. We had a number of meetings and her wisdom was so obvious, we tried to persuade her to join our charity. At the time she was too busy but I can honestly say that if you can convince Shona to work with you, you will never regret it.'Chris Darwin - CEO and Cofounder, The Darwin Challenge Charity

'Shona is pure magic. Each and every session brings a new sense of meaning to my work and business. She’s a breath of fresh air with the keys to unlock my thinking on a deep level. Whether she’s being a sounding board to bounce ideas around with or a curious cat peppering me with questions, I leave ready to take on more. Shona continuously helps me clarify my vision, hold myself accountable and be the best version of myself. This has helped me be a more courageous leader and approach my business with the most effective mindset.'Quinn Simpson - Cofounder and Coach, Graydin

'Working with Shona was transformative for The Other Box. She not only advised us on how to streamline our operations, encouraging greater efficiency but also fuelled our aspirations to dream bigger and how to scale more sustainably. Her guidance was infused with rich insights, strategic thinking, and a lot of laughs along the way. She possesses an incredible ability to identify strengths in me that I hadn't recognised in myself, and I consider myself lucky to have her unwavering belief, support and mentorship. Working alongside her extends beyond business; it's a journey of personal growth and shared success.'Leyya Sattar - Founder, The Other Box

'I was lucky enough to have several coaching sessions with Shona as I was developing into a leadership position. Shona is a special kind of person who exudes warmth, compassion and authenticity, which allowed us to quickly connect and develop trust. These personal qualities, coming together with her wealth of experience and professional successes, led to sessions packed full of insight and impact. Shona is a really wonderful person that I’m very grateful I was able to connect with early on in my career.'Katie Brown - Head of Content, Illume

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