As we move toward a new year, most people focus on what they want to start. New goals. New priorities. New habits. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: You can’t begin strong if you refuse to end what’s in the way. And most of us don’t struggle with endings because they’re difficult. We struggle because, on […]
Why We Struggle to End Things — The Hidden Payoff No One Talks About Read More »
In every event I lead — whether it’s 50 people or 5,000 — I ask leaders one simple question: “What’s one thing you know it’s time to END?” And every time, the answers look like this: Naming the behavior matters — it’s the beginning of change. But it’s only the beginning. Because once the behavior
Leaders Don’t Get Stuck Because of Strategy. They Get Stuck Because of Stories. Read More »
A real-world look at the psychology and neuroscience of lasting transformation After more than two decades in the speaking business—which, if we’re honest, is really the behavior change business—I’ve learned that change isn’t an event. It’s a process the brain and body have to experience together. This year alone, I’ve spoken to thousands of people—and
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By Shawn Ellis | Keynote Speaker & The Endings Expert If there’s one thing 2025 taught us, it’s that sales teams are living in a world that refuses to sit still. AI is changing how buyers research and decide. Customers expect more personalization, faster response times, and deeper trust. The old playbooks still have wisdom,
A Note to Sales Leaders: Why Radical Adaptability Is the Real Competitive Edge in 2026 Read More »
As a motivational keynote speaker and someone who’s spoken for clients from Anchorage to Orlando this year, I’ve seen a powerful pattern: We all want to grow.To become.To rise to the next level—personally, professionally, organizationally. But let’s be honest… Most of us feel like the world is blocking us at every turn. We want the
What If the Key to Growth Isn’t What You Start… But What You Choose to End? Read More »
