Shannon Biagi

Shannon Biagi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of West Florida and serves as the CEO and Founder of Chief Motivating Officers, LLC. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a key figure in the field of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM). Her work focuses on implementing behavior change strategies in organizations, delivering training, and mentoring leaders globally. She co-authored the best-selling OBM textbook OBM Applied: A Practical Guide to Implementing Organizational Behavior Management and contributes to professional development as Director of Operations for The OBM Network.

• Current roles: Academic Administrator, Adjunct Professor, CEO, and OBM practitioner
• Primary affiliations: University of West Florida, Chief Motivating Officers, LLC, The OBM Network

Biagi’s research and practice emphasize the application of behavior analysis principles to workplace performance management, leadership development, and executive coaching. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges behavioral science with organizational improvement.

As an educator, Biagi supports the University of West Florida’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, contributing to curriculum design and student engagement. She also facilitates professional development through The OBM Network, the largest OBM-focused organization globally.

Biagi’s contributions include:

• Co-authoring foundational OBM literature
• Leading operational initiatives for OBM professionalization
• Designing performance management systems for global organizations