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Shannon Huffman Polson

Shannon Huffman Polson

Keynote Speaker: Courage, Resilience & Leadership Speaker; Author of "The Grit Factor"; Founder of The Grit Institute

Shannon Huffman Polson Biography

Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, as well as the memoir North of Hope. She is the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development, and host of The Grit Factor podcast. Polson also teaches on the faculty of the Tuck School's Leadership and Strategic Initiative Executive Education Program.

As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership, grit, purpose and story to address the needs of her clients in the face of challenge and change with world-class keynotes and executive education.

After serving for a decade in the armed services, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and later her MFA. She went on to lead outstanding teams in the corporate world in the medical device industry and at Microsoft. As a community leader, Polson successfully envisioned, founded and led the completion of a $6.5M new library and civic center.

Polson has a decade of experience speaking to companies and organizations around the world, and is consistently the highest rated speaker at her events. Polson lives with her husband and two children in Washington State.

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Shannon Huffman Polson Videos

"Shannon Huffman Polson THE GRIT FACTOR"
HERstory | "The Grit Factor" with Shannon Huffman Polson
The Grit Factor: Teaching Courage, Resilience and Leadership ...

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How much does it cost to book Shannon Huffman Polson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Shannon Huffman Polson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shannon Huffman Polson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shannon Huffman Polson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Shannon Huffman Polson speak about?

Shannon Huffman Polson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Resilience, Leadership, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Motivational, Authors, Empowerment, Women, Women's Empowerment, Military, Female Leadership, Veterans, Gender Equality, Influential Women and Thought Leadership.

Where does Shannon Huffman Polson travel from?

Shannon Huffman Polson generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shannon Huffman Polson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shannon Huffman Polson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shannon Huffman Polson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Shannon Huffman Polson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Shannon Huffman Polson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Resilience, Leadership and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shannon Huffman Polson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Shannon Huffman Polson generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Erica Dhawan and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shannon Huffman Polson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 15/05/2024.

Shannon Huffman Polson Videos

"Shannon Huffman Polson THE GRIT FACTOR"
HERstory | "The Grit Factor" with Shannon Huffman Polson
The Grit Factor: Teaching Courage, Resilience and Leadership ...
The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson, Speaker, Author and ...
Shannon Huffman Polson, Keynote Speaker in Leadership and Grit ...

Shannon Huffman Polson Reviews

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  • How do I book Shannon Huffman Polson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shannon Huffman Polson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Shannon Huffman Polson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Shannon Huffman Polson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Shannon Huffman Polson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Shannon Huffman Polson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shannon Huffman Polson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shannon Huffman Polson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Shannon Huffman Polson speak about?

    Shannon Huffman Polson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Resilience, Leadership, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Motivational, Authors, Empowerment, Women, Women's Empowerment, Military, Female Leadership, Veterans, Gender Equality, Influential Women and Thought Leadership.
  • Where does Shannon Huffman Polson travel from?

    Shannon Huffman Polson generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shannon Huffman Polson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shannon Huffman Polson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shannon Huffman Polson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Shannon Huffman Polson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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