Megan Shurlow

I’ve spent the last 10 years in healthcare, primarily in HR business partner roles. Recently, I made the leap into a new position as an Account Executive at Alera Group, focusing on employee benefits. It’s a big shift—from internal HR support to now offering strategic benefit solutions to help organizations navigate rising healthcare costs. I wanted to expand my impact. Healthcare has always been a passion, but I saw a growing need for companies to better manage the financial side of healthcare through employee benefits. It felt like a natural evolution, and I’m excited to build expertise in this new space—even though I’m still in my first month of training!Transitioning from HR to insurance has pushed me outside my comfort zone. I’ve gone from being a subject matter expert to being a learner again. That can be intimidating, but I remind myself that growth always starts at the edge of comfort. I’m currently focused on building my expertise and earning trust in this new space. I have been best explained as a bulldog with tenacity and compassion.

"Don’t wait until you’re ready—just start." So often, we think we need to check every box before we make a move. But some of my biggest leaps—career changes, certifications, even this opportunity to be featured—came when I decided to bet on myself before I had all the answers. Progress doesn’t require perfection.

Fake it until you make it the more you are perceived in a certain way the more you become it naturally and I'm always looking at how to be effective leader with open communication and being honest about my personal experiences and it's not just about the job or profession it's also about who you are holistically

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I’m a Certified Professional Coach, which has allowed me to support leaders in their personal and professional development. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University and a certificate in Entrepreneurship. My goal has always been to empower others—whether through coaching or benefits consulting.integrity and resilience are at the core of everything I do. In both healthcare and now in employee benefits, people are trusting you with sensitive and often life-impacting information. I take that responsibility seriously. Resilience has also been a constant companion—personally and professionally. I've faced family health issues and fertility challenges, and those experiences taught me the importance of showing up, even when it’s hard.