#253: Meet the Resilient Shawn Ellis: 2024 International Convention Keynote Speaker
June 01, 2024Categories: International Convention, Personal Development, Inspiration
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[33:37] In this episode, we speak with renowned motivational speaker Shawn Ellis who has the honor of being the opening keynote speaker, marking Toastmasters' 100th anniversary at the 2024 Toastmasters International Convention to be held in Anaheim, California from August 14-17, 2024.
Shawn shares with us a bit about his journey of resilience and adaptability, along with stories of some of the key moments in his life and nuggets of wisdom he has acquired over the years. This includes a sneak peek of his upcoming keynote, appropriately entitled “Mastering Real-World Resilience and Adaptability,” along with some of his key takeaways.
You’ll also hear about the importance of “Mastering the Moments,” which is both his signature philosophy and the title of his upcoming book, as well as highlights of his 5 C’s framework, a cornerstone of his message.
You can read “Meet Shawn Ellis: Keynote Speaker for 2024 International Convention Reflects on the Value of Resilience” by Ruth Nasrullah in the June 2024 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine.
Shawn Ellis is a renowned motivational keynote speaker, dynamic storyteller, podcaster, entrepreneur, and modern-day philosopher 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, inspiring those looking to navigate an ever-changing world.
Shawn Ellis lives in Columbus, Ohio. You can find him on most social media platforms as @ShawnJasonEllis. He can be reached through his website at ShawnEllis.com, where you can also download a free copy of his book: Adapt & Thrive: 5C’s to Cultivate Resilience & Growth in Times of Change.
In celebration of Toastmasters' Centennial, Shawn will be delivering his keynote live and via livestream on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7) following the Parade of Flags.
