Performance Solutions for Athletes, Teams and Leaders
Sustainable and values-driven systems for results that everyone can celebrate
I partner with sport teams and organizations to support performers, coaches, and leaders by creating sustainable environments where individuals thrive. From local to national programs, I help design systems that prioritize well-being, align with core values, and deliver enduring success.
“Dr. Shaunna Taylor is an exceptional practitioner whose expertise, compassion, and dedication to mental performance and mental health in sport set her apart. As a member of the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) practitioner team, she has played a pivotal role in providing and advancing evidence-informed care for high-performance athletes, coaches, and support staff. Her leadership and commitment have made her an invaluable colleague in both practice and research contexts, and I am continually inspired by her unwavering dedication to the field. It is a privilege to collaborate with her in driving innovation and impact in several areas pertaining to mental health and safe sport.”
— Natalie Durand-Bush, PhD | Full Professor, University of Ottawa | Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport
25+ years of experience as a trusted service provider for:
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Olympic Games
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Paralympic Games
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World Championships
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Sports
“Shaunna’s expertise and dedication have been invaluable to Volleyball BC. Her deep understanding of the sport’s demands and dynamics has shaped impactful initiatives and tailored support for our members and programs. These include webinars, toolkits, and staff training, all of which have been well-received and appreciated by our community. Warm, professional, fun, and easy to work with, Shaunna brings a perfect blend of knowledge and approachability. I highly recommend her to any organization seeking meaningful mental health and performance support.”
— Emma Gibbons | Chief Executive Officer, Volleyball BC
Expertise in Sport Psychology, Leadership, and Coaching Development
I am a certified coaching course facilitator with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) through the Coaching Association of Canada. I also contributed to revising "BodySense”, a body image and disordered eating prevention program by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
At the University of British Columbia, I teach courses in sport psychology, leadership, and group dynamics as part of the High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership Program. Additionally, I regularly present at conferences, annual general meetings (AGMs), and professional development sessions, offering expertise on these topics through guest speaking engagements throughout the year.
Services include:
Individual performer or small group support
Workshops and education sessions on topics related to mental health, mental performance, safe and ethical sport systems, among others
Coaching and leadership courses
Group intervention and conflict resolution
Trauma-informed and sport-informed mental health support
Team-building for teams, training groups or larger organizations
Strategic planning and group facilitation
Mental health and performance strategies and implementation plans for local, provincial and national sport organizations
