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The Halcyon Shift Story

After over two decades leading complex military operations — at a scale most companies never reach — I stepped out of uniform and started seeing the same patterns again and again: founder-led businesses grappling with the same operational friction, misalignment, and stalled momentum I’d seen in the field.

 

Halcyon Shift™ was built to meet that moment.

 

Not with theory or vague advice, but with embedded executive leadership that helps founders move forward. Clearly, decisively, and with a partner who shares the weight. I embed directly with the people building and leading something real.

 

When the stakes are high and the path forward is murky, that’s where I do my best work. And I don't do it alone. When the situation calls for deep expertise and further outside perspective, I pull from a deep bench of professionals behind the scenes and in the boardroom to achieve client success.

 

Real change doesn't need noise. It's needs clarity and follow-through.

Halcyon Shift™ isn't about inspiration — it's all execution, shoulder to shoulder with you.

Our Team

Shawn Bates

Founder & CEO

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Jen Harris

Co-Founder

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Jeroen De Leeuw

Chief Tactics Facilitator

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Our values

We don’t sell frameworks or buzzwords. We embed with founders to bring clarity, momentum, and real operational leadership to your operation.

  • Trust

  • Partnership

  • Pace

  • Adaptability

  • Perspective

By The Numbers

$6.1B

Global Cost Savings + Capital Risk Avoid

25%

Ops Efficiency Gain

(Cut Fullfilment 4.3 Days → 2.4 Hrs)

20k+

Largest  Team Supported

22+

Principal's Years of Leadership

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