Shawn Ellis

Managing Chaos vs. Managing Change: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times

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Finding calm in chaos

Everywhere you look, it feels like chaos. From political turmoil to financial instability, change isn’t just happening—it’s happening fast. And let’s be honest: This doesn’t feel like change. It feels like chaos. We all know change is inevitable. We hear it all the time—“You have to adapt.” But what happens when change turns into unpredictability, […]

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Rash Endings Lead to Regret—Why Bold Leadership Requires Better Decisions

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Resilience keynote speaker Shawn Ellis at client event

Endings Open Doors—But How You Close Them Matters Lately, I’ve been speaking a lot about choosing intentional endings. Whether in business, leadership, or life, the ability to end well is a critical skill in a world of constant change. I’ve also talked about Radical Adaptability—not just reacting to change, but proactively shaping it. On the

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Choose Your Endings: The Secret to Unlocking Your Best Year Yet

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Choose Your Endings with Shawn

Hasn’t every major breakthrough in your life come on the other side of an ending? Think about it. Whether it was letting go of a job that wasn’t serving you, walking away from a relationship that held you back, or releasing a belief that kept you small—your most profound growth likely started when something else

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It Is Already Done: Finding Calm in Times of Change

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Last week, I told you about returning from the International Association of Speakers Bureaus convention in Montreal and reflecting on the power of connection. It was a time to reconnect with colleagues, but it also gave me a lot to think about. With a business that’s been running for 20 years, we came home knowing

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Just One Ask Away: A Lesson from Montreal

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One Ask Away - The Power of Connection

Megan and I recently returned from Montreal, where we attended the International Association of Speakers Bureaus convention—her first, and my first in over a decade. It was more than just a conference. It felt like a homecoming with friends and colleagues I hadn’t seen in years. But one of the most memorable lessons of the

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