Meet Shasta Nelson
Social Relationships expert, three-time author, popular media resource, and in-demand keynote speaker
For over 15 years, Shasta has been translating
the science of human connection into actionable practices that lead to greater belonging in our communities and work culture.
Her expertise has activated organizations such as Google and LinkedIn to intentionally create and accelerate the high-trust and resilient relationships that lead to higher employee retention, engagement, and collaboration.
500+
speaking engagements for over 20+ different industries including healthcare,
tech, sales, real estate, finance, education & nonprofits.
3
highly-reviewed thought-leadership books published by Harper Collins Leadership, Seal Press, and Turner Press.
250+
media interviews—including
Harvard Business Review, New York Times, TIME, Forbes, and the Steve Harvey Show.
2008
The 'OG' of friendship: pioneering friendship since 2008 as the founder of the first online friendship-matching site, resulting in thousands of new friendships!
M.Div
With a Masters in Divinity, Shasta has been facilitating community through retreats, coaching & speaking engagements for the past 15 years.
2x
featured TEDx keynote speaker
with over 800K views.
10K
followers on
YouTube with
over 150 videos
& 600K views.
3
Steeped in psychology and science, Shasta teaches the 3
non-negotiables in every healthy relationship.
AS FEATURED IN
All the problems we face in business today require strong and collaborative relationships.
Unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to intentionally and quickly create those relationships in a fast-changing, hybrid, and lonely world.
THE SOLUTION? BELONGINGNESS
Belongingness is the quality or state of being connected to others in a way that leaves one feeling seen and appreciated. When we believe that we belong, we are happier, healthier, more productive, and more engaged.
With over 15 years of research and experience, Shasta knows what it takes to create belongingness—in our work culture and at home.
167%
increase in employee
willingness to recommend their company to others when they feel a sense of belonging.
Testimonials
Shasta is a powerhouse speaker & educator! Shasta hosted an incredible virtual session on the business of belonging & relationships for my Marketing team at Google. She left the team with incredible insights & thinking tools that are just so valuable for a mindset change. Our event with Shasta felt like a warm but productive hug with a focus on being intentional about the experiences people are creating for each other.
Supriya Gujral
Senior Director, Global Partner Marketing at Google
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