In this special episode of The Better Life Better Business Podcast, host Shawn Ellis engages in a heartfelt discussion with his partner and now-fiancée, Megan. The conversation revolves around the significance of connection and community in their lives, particularly within the framework of 'Five Cs to Adapt & Thrive.' Shawn discusses his journey toward embracing community despite his introverted nature, and Megan shares her experiences with resilience in her personal life and professional work as a nurse practitioner specializing in trauma. The episode embodies the essence of their love, growth, and shared commitment to forming a strong, connected community... and is sure to inspire you to seek and cultivate more connection in your life and work, as well.

Show Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Personal News

00:57 The Importance of Community

02:23 Personal Journey and the Power of Connection

03:52 Introducing Megan

04:32 Megan's Perspective on Their Relationship

09:21 The Role of Adaptability in Relationships

21:05 Megan's Personal and Professional Journey

28:09 The Power of Shared Values and Humor

29:49 Conclusion: The Living Organism of Community

Mentioned on the Show:

Adaptability by Max McKeown (https://amzn.to/3IlXkZk)

For more inspiration and guidance to support you on your journey to create the life, work, or business that you truly love:

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook
2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.
3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis.
4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot

In this episode, we explore the concept of the 'monkey trap' — a metaphor for how our own refusal to let go of certain beliefs, fears, or lies can hold us back in life. Shawn highlights the importance of self-awareness and courage in releasing these 'traps' to move forward personally and professionally. Listen and you'll be encouraged to examine your own 'traps' and consider whether they are serving you or holding you back.

For more inspiration and guidance to support you on your journey to create the life, work, or business that you truly love:

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook. 

2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.

3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis. 

4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot.

Are you a leader on a mission to create a culture that's Built to Thrive? Then this episode is for you! Host Shawn Ellis discusses the recent impact of Sesame Street character, Elmo, asking on social media, 'how's everybody doing?' Not only does the massive response speak to the power of community and connection, but it also provides a powerful lesson to leaders about the importance of showing your employees that you care. In addition to advocating for new leadership principles that balance productivity with emotional attentiveness, Shawn also speaks about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and reminds you... you're not alone.

Mentioned in this episode:

• NPR feature: "Elmo takes a turn as a therapist..."
• Susan David and Adam Grant on Toxic Positivity
• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

For more inspiration and guidance to support you on your journey to create the life, work, or business that you truly love:

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook. 
2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.
3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis. 
4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot.

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Let's take a trip back in time to 2012! In this episode, Shawn shares a clip of him rehearsing for his very first "This Moment Matters" speaking engagement. In this 15-minute segment, you'll be reminded of just how important "this moment" is, and you'll also be inspired to be more present and more engaged for more of the moments in your life and work. Shawn also walks you through his "Box It Up" exercise, which is a tool you can use when life becomes a little too full and frazzled.

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook. 
2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.
3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis.
4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot.

If you're feeling lost or uncertain in a season of change, this episode is for you.

In it, Shawn reads his latest ebook titled Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys (or C's!) to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change. Listen and you'll discover the antidote to anxiety, confusion, fear, doubt, and isolation - 5 signs that you've slipped into survival mode - so you can get on the road to making your next chapter, your best chapter. 

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook. 
2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.
3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis.
4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot.

We all have those ideas or desires that just keep nagging at us, that won't let us go.

Those "hunches" or "callings" that say, "Come, follow me."

In Shawn's return to The Better Life Better Business Podcast, he reflects on 20 years of business ownership and offers inspiration and encouragement to do that thing you've been wanting to do, that won't let you go - whether it's something big like starting a business, or something small like smiling at someone at the grocery store - because you just never know what rewards are waiting on the other side! 

Listen, enjoy, and leave inspired to live a better life and build a better business - or career.

For more inspiration and guidance to support you on your journey to create the life, work, or business that you truly love:

1. Download Shawn's latest ebook titled "Adapt & Thrive: 5 Keys to Cultivate Resilience and Growth in Times of Change" at https://www.shawnellis.com/ebook. 
2. Read Shawn's latest blog posts and subscribe to his weekly newsletter at https://offers.shawnellis.com/posts.
3. Follow Shawn on your favorite social network @shawnjasonellis.
4. Enroll in Shawn's signature online intensive workshop, "Rock the Reboot," at https://courses.shawnellis.com/courses/rock-the-reboot. 

Feeling like you might be at a pivot point in your life? Been feeling stuck, like it may be time to make a change? Or maybe you're a leader, and you're sensing disruption in the marketplace, so it's time for your company to pivot in some way. If any of this rings true, you're going to love this episode of The Better Life/Better Business Podcast as Shawn Ellis, Founder of The Speakers Group, is joined by Adam Markel, author of Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life.

As a sales professional, do you ever feel like you're riding a self esteem roller coaster--up and down, from one sales call to another?  As a sales manager, are you looking for a proven strategy to help your people become revenue rock stars? Are you beating your head against the wall trying to figure out how to win back some of your most valuable clients that you've lost through the years? If you said YES to any of those questions, you're going to love this episode of The Better Life/Better Business Podcast as Shawn Ellis, Founder of The Speakers Group, is joined by John Livesay, a.k.a. "The Pitch Whisperer"--one of the hottest sales speakers on meeting agendas today.