In today’s global and digital marketplace, cross-cultural competence is essential for business success. The ability to clearly communicate, pitch ideas, negotiate deals, and collaborate across cultures can determine whether a business thrives or struggles.
Many companies hire top communicators, yet even the best can find themselves in conversations that "go nowhere" due to cultural misunderstandings. This can lead to lost clients, missed opportunities, and stalled growth.
For over a decade, Shea Riley Consulting has helped businesses enhance intercultural communication, smooth interactions, and build inclusivity—improving engagement, sales, and leadership effectiveness. Our strategies apply to both ethnic and subcultural differences, ensuring businesses can navigate diverse environments with confidence.
✅ Leadership Development – Strengthen your leadership skills to reach your next business or personal goal. We help managers improve team performance, build stronger SDR teams, and boost sales effectiveness.
✅ Cross-Cultural Communication – Navigate cultural and subcultural differences with ease. Learn strategies to improve negotiations, sales, and business performance.
✅ Business Growth & Scaling – Need expert guidance to scale your business? We can connect you with an experienced growth strategist, for tailored business scaling advice.
✅ Digital & Media Solutions – Enhance your brand with professional digital services. Through Squeaky Clean Media, we provide content creation, branding, and digital promotional product support.
We customize our services for each client, offering:
🔹 One-on-one consulting
🔹 Group workshops
🔹 Corporate training sessions
Don’t let miscommunication cost you clients or revenue. Let’s build a smarter communication strategy for your business today!
We are dedicated to connecting you to the right people that can help you achieve your business goals. Our team services a wide range of companies, our strategy is if we can't find a direct solution for you we can connect you to the right people who can.
Shea Riley is a dynamic communicator, strategist, and leader passionate about bringing people together, building teams, supporting leaders, and navigating cross-cultural challenges. With a background spanning leadership, public speaking, management, the arts, technology, and intercultural communication, Shea approaches his work with professionalism, creativity, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Holding a Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies from Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta, Shea has built a career focused on fostering meaningful connections, particularly within North American subcultures. His early experience in film and television led him to pursue a double Bachelor's degree in Education and Fine Arts at the University of Regina. A lifelong musician, Shea has toured as a bassist, singer, and DJ and has also taught sound engineering and production at the university level.
Shea has served in leadership roles on various boards and committees across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, working with businesses and non-profit organizations. As a social media and networking expert, he has helped individuals and organizations build their online presence and expand their reach.
A seasoned public speaker, educator, and facilitator, Shea has collaborated with colleges, universities, charities, and faith-based organizations on a range of initiatives. His work includes advocating for LGBTQ2+ rights, supporting First Nations communities, championing programs for new Canadians, and engaging in social justice efforts related to women’s rights, public safety, and homelessness.
Shea is the founder of Shea Riley Consulting, providing strategic solutions to help leaders overcome start-up and growth challenges, and Squeaky Clean Media, a digital agency assisting new business owners in establishing their online presence.
On a personal level, Shea has been on a transformative journey toward a healthier lifestyle, having lost over 65 pounds. He enjoys exploring new subcultures, fostering meaningful relationships, and spending time with his dog, Merlot—especially on wine tours.
Shea is always open to new collaborations and conversations. Let’s connect and explore how we can work together!
We help leaders, businesses, and organizations enhance their communication strategies to be more interculturally competent, inclusive, and effective.
Our services include:
✅ Improving cross-cultural and subcultural communication
✅ Providing solutions for businesses
✅ Team building or connecting businesses with experts for larger scope projects
✅ Providing leadership training and strategies for business growth
We collaborate with a diverse range of clients, from one-on-one coaching for sales and management professionals to large-scale workshops for organizations. Our clients include:
🔹 Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
🔹 Startups & Entrepreneurs
🔹 Account Executives & Sales Teams
🔹 Corporate Leaders & Managers
Pricing varies based on the project and scope of work. Contact us for a personalized quote!
📩 Let’s talk! Reach out to discuss how we can help you or your organization communicate more effectively and achieve your goals.