Dr. Shaun McAlmont
Background
Foundational Lessons from Athletics:
Dr. Shaun McAlmont’s achievements as an NCAA track and field athlete, Canadian national team member, BYU team captain, and conference champion exemplify the qualities of a highly effective performer, leader, and teammate. His athletic career instilled in him a team-first mindset, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement—traits essential for navigating and overcoming complex business challenges.
As a team captain and competitor, Shaun honed his ability to inspire followership, foster collaboration, and thrive under pressure—skills he now leverages to unite teams and drive organizational success. His impact was recognized early in his athletic career when he was honored with BYU’s Most Inspirational Athlete Award, a testament to the trust and admiration of his coaches and peers. Representing Canada on the international stage broadened his perspective and equipped him with a strategic, global outlook that continues to inform his leadership approach.
Today, Shaun brings these qualities to his professional endeavors, guiding organizations toward sustainable, high-performance outcomes. His commitment to excellence, balanced with a focus on fostering strong relationships, has earned him numerous management accolades and a reputation for building meaningful followership. A dedicated coach both in athletics and in business, Shaun’s approach continues to inspire individuals and teams to achieve exceptional results.
Dr. Shaun McAlmont’s achievements as an NCAA track and field athlete, Canadian national team member, BYU team captain, and conference champion exemplify the qualities of a highly effective performer, leader, and teammate. His athletic career instilled in him a team-first mindset, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement—traits essential for navigating and overcoming complex business challenges.
As a team captain and competitor, Shaun honed his ability to inspire followership, foster collaboration, and thrive under pressure—skills he now leverages to unite teams and drive organizational success. His impact was recognized early in his athletic career when he was honored with BYU’s Most Inspirational Athlete Award, a testament to the trust and admiration of his coaches and peers. Representing Canada on the international stage broadened his perspective and equipped him with a strategic, global outlook that continues to inform his leadership approach.
Today, Shaun brings these qualities to his professional endeavors, guiding organizations toward sustainable, high-performance outcomes. His commitment to excellence, balanced with a focus on fostering strong relationships, has earned him numerous management accolades and a reputation for building meaningful followership. A dedicated coach both in athletics and in business, Shaun’s approach continues to inspire individuals and teams to achieve exceptional results.
Shaun is one of the few U.S. executives uniquely positioned at the intersection of education, business, and technology. A recognized thought leader, he exemplified this role by facilitating a panel discussion for The Atlantic at their Education Summit in Washington, D.C. It was one of many panels where he emphasized the critical need to introduce career-based pathways and electives, equip school employees with relevant training, and expose even the youngest students to evolving career awareness and skills, shaped by technological advancements in the modern workplace.
This focus is especially vital as career counseling continues to lag across the U.S. education system, leaving many students unprepared for the demands and opportunities of a rapidly changing job market. Shaun’s insights underscore his commitment to driving systemic improvements that align education with workforce readiness.
This focus is especially vital as career counseling continues to lag across the U.S. education system, leaving many students unprepared for the demands and opportunities of a rapidly changing job market. Shaun’s insights underscore his commitment to driving systemic improvements that align education with workforce readiness.
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He appeared on CNBC in 2020, discussing the rapid shift to online learning in the midst of the COVID pandemic, and shared insights on effective preparation for virtual teaching and learning. He also spoke on behalf of K12, Inc. which experienced both ups and downs as a public company during this time. |
Shaun shared his expertise on NBC Washington, DC about the importance of introducing career planning and exploration and financial literacy at earlier stages. He spoke about creating awareness of many potential paths, which can prepare students early, and also lower college debt, as many students explore career options in college and change majors, increasing tuition costs.
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He shared general leadership insights with Fortune Magazine on running an organization in the U.S., while integrating an acquired company. His advice focused on alignment and shared objectives being key to teamwork and managing the conflicts that can arise in a dynamic work environment. |
Shaun collaborated with numerous political leaders, including former presidents and cabinet members, during his tenure on the board of The Association for Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU), a national career learning association. His efforts centered on shaping policy development for alternative forms of adult education that operate without government subsidies, yet play a critical role in non-traditional education. These programs have significantly contributed to workforce development in fields such as skilled trades, nursing, and automotive industry training, addressing key gaps in the evolving labor market.