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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(Most) every week I send out an email to our community with a nugget of inspiration and some practical advice to face the challenges, disruptions, and uncertainties of life and work. I’ve gotta say, though, some days it’s hard to write an uplifting message with so much going on in the world. Right now, for
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In a world where the pace of change can feel relentless, where uncertainty often clouds our path, and where stress seems to be an ever-present companion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if I told you that within the chaos lies an opportunity? An opportunity not just to survive, but to truly thrive—one moment
In this episode, host Shawn Ellis explores the theme ‘Community Is Your Competitive Advantage.’ He reflects on personal experiences, including his marriage, book release, and speaking at Toastmasters’ 100th Annual Convention, to demonstrate the critical role community plays in achieving success and well-being. As an introvert, Shawn shares insights on the importance of building and
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In today’s fast-paced world, the only constant is change. This statement has never been truer than it is now, in an era where information doubles at an astonishing rate and the job landscape is transforming before our eyes due to the rise of artificial intelligence. It’s a time of unprecedented change, with technologies and societal
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