2024 Golden Gavel Award Honoree

Keynote PresentationMastering Real-World Resilience and Adaptability

Keynote Presentation will follow the Parade of Flags, Live and Livestreamed Wednesday, August 14, 7 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7

Meet Shawn Ellis in person: Wednesday, August 14, 9 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7

Top 3 Takeaways

  • Learn the five Cs to help you transition and thrive personally and professionally.
  • Cultivate a leadership mindset that leverages past achievements for future optimism.
  • Better navigate the complexities of modern life and business, even if your organization is 100 years old!

Session Description

Are individual moments on your success radar? Do you know how to grow and thrive—one moment at a time?

Join Shawn Ellis for a dynamic and strategic approach to becoming more resilient in all facets of life—including in these times of centennial celebration! Drawing on over 20 years of leadership experience and his “Mastering the Moments” philosophy, he will offer practical strategies for resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving world. He will also guide you towards using core values to shape future optimism and teach you how to grow forward with an appreciation for the past, all while combining humor, storytelling, and wisdom for a deeply impactful experience.

Biography

Shawn Ellis

Shawn Ellis
Motivational speaker/storyteller, resilience strategist, leadership expert, podcast host, author

Renowned as a motivational keynote speaker, dynamic storyteller, and modern-day philosopher, Shawn Ellis inspires those looking to navigate an ever-changing world. With over 20 years of leadership and entrepreneurial experience, he guides leaders and teams toward adaptability and resilience, offering insights rooted in mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology.

His experiences, including leading a successful business and parenting a neurodivergent child, have shaped his signature philosophy of “Mastering the Moments” to live a better life and build a better business, offering real-world perspectives that resonate and inspire.

His upcoming book, Mastering the Moments, illustrates how embracing each moment is a path to resilience, growth, and fulfillment.

Beyond speaking engagements, Ellis leads a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations elevate team morale and achieve excellence in sales, customer service, innovation, and other key areas. He also hosts The Better Life Better Business Podcast, where he and guest thought leaders share valuable perspectives for personal and professional growth.

Learn more about Ellis and download his latest ebook on his website: shawnellis.com.


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