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Master Change with the 5 C’s
Adaptability isn’t just about navigating change—it’s about mastering it. And that starts with letting go of what’s holding you back.
Whether it’s a limiting mindset, outdated strategies, or the fear of what’s next, I’m here to help you and your team turn challenges—and endings—into opportunities for growth.
With practical tools, actionable insights, and a bold framework for resilience, we’ll transform uncertainty into your greatest advantage. Together, we’ll rewrite the rules and create a future you’re excited about.
The 5 C’s to Adapt & Thrive
Even the most experienced leaders can feel overwhelmed when disruption strikes—I’ve been there myself. That’s why I created the 5 C’s framework: Calm, Clarity, Courage, Confidence, and Community. These five pillars provide a step-by-step guide to help you take control—one moment at a time.
Whether you’re navigating a crisis, letting go of what no longer serves you, or building resilience for the everyday challenges of modern business, the 5 C’s will help you and your team adapt and thrive in any situation.
A Keynote Speaker to Help You Build Resilience and Embrace Change
Change is constant, but thriving through it requires more than just endurance—it demands strategy, mindset, and action. As a resilience keynote speaker and executive resilience strategist, I bring practical tools, bold insights, and real-world strategies to help leaders and teams navigate uncertainty and come out better than EVER.
Whether through an energizing keynote that sparks motivation or a hands-on workshop that equips your team to adapt and thrive, I tailor every session to meet your unique challenges.
If you’re ready to move beyond surviving change and start thriving in it, let’s work together to make that happen.
Resilience Keynote Speaker
I love helping leaders and teams see challenges in a whole new light—as opportunities for growth. My keynote presentations are designed to energize, inspire, and equip your audience with actionable strategies, all delivered through relatable stories and powerful insights that leave a lasting impact.
Leadership Coach & Consultant
My workshops are hands-on, interactive, and built to help your teams embrace change with confidence. Together, we’ll build the essential skills needed to enhance adaptability and create a resilient, connected culture that thrives through uncertainty.
Heart-Centered Inspirational Author
I wrote Mastering the Moments to provide heartfelt inspiration along with simple strategies you can implement immediately to navigate the endings, beginnings, and most importantly, the space in between in life. When I tell my story, I know you’ll find your story… and together, we rise.
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How Adaptable Are You?
Discover your Adaptability Quotient with a quick and insightful quiz based on my popular 5 C’s framework. Receive a personalized score and actionable tips to build resilience, clarity, and confidence in navigating change.
Your Guide to Thriving in Times of Change
In Mastering the Moments, I’ll share how the smallest moments can shape our lives—and, most importantly, how our lives are defined by our ability to shape those moments. Through personal stories, practical strategies, and a blend of modern science and ancient wisdom, this book is a guide to finding calm, clarity, and confidence in the space between endings and new beginnings—what I call the Liminal Space.
Whether you’re a leader navigating change, a team member seeking resilience, or someone striving to thrive amidst uncertainty, Mastering the Moments offers the tools and insights to help you move from surviving to thriving.
STORY-DRIVEN
Relatable, real-life stories that inspire and connect, showing you that you’re not alone in your journey.
AUTHENTIC & VULNERABLE
A candid, heartfelt narrative that invites you to embrace your true self and trust your unique path.
PRACTICAL & ACTIONABLE
Strategies and tools you can apply immediately to reduce stress, build resilience, and shape your moments.
TIMELESS WISDOM
A thoughtful blend of mindfulness, neuroscience, and timeless principles to guide you through life’s challenges.
“90 Minutes Went by Like 10”
“Shawn is the consummate storyteller philosopher. He brings his life lessons together in a way that makes them so relatable to his audience. While he entertains, you learn from his experiences. 90 minutes went by like 10. I could have spent the whole day listening to him.”
Howard Behar, President Starbucks Coffee, Retired
Turn Endings Into New Beginnings
Every new beginning starts with an ending. In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing environment, the ability to adapt isn’t just a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity.
Are you or your team struggling with overwhelm, fatigue, or burnout? Is your organization navigating major transitions? It’s time to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the opportunities ahead.
As a resilience and adaptability expert, I’ll help you:
- Identify and address what’s holding you back
- Navigate change with confidence and purpose
- Build teams and cultures that are adaptable, focused, and energized
With over 20 years of business leadership experience and advanced training in coaching and mindfulness methodologies, I help leaders and teams unlock their potential, reframe challenges as opportunities, and create lasting impact.
It’s time to stop waiting for change to happen and start choosing your endings—and your future.
