Transformative Talks
Inspiring stories, practical strategies, and lasting mindset shifts that unlock your human potential.
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Stories connect us. They help us share and amplify our ideas. Stories are so powerful that by changing the stories you tell you can change your reality.
If you want a better life, tell better stories.
If you want a more successful brand, tell better stories.
If you want more loving relationships, tell better stories.
Whatever you want to improve, create, or have…
you can do it, have it, and create it when you
tell better stories.
Keynote Topics
“Ellie Shoja’s ability to connect with the audience on a deep emotional level was something special.”
Tech Gen to the Rescue: Why Gen Z Is Uniquely Equipped to Save Humanity
Target Audience:
Business and Corporate Leaders. Educators and Trainers. Human Resources Professionals. Marketing and Advertising Professionals. Social and Environmental Activists. Psychologists and Researchers. Youth and Community Leaders.
Description:
Gen Z gets a bad wrap with its technology dependence, desire for instant gratification, seemingly unrealistic workplace expectations, and many cultural differences. But what if this young generation holds the very key to addressing some of humanity’s most pressing issues? In this thought-provoking talk, Ellie Shoja delves into recent scientific and social studies to unveil the distinct characteristics that set Gen Z apart. She challenges conventional perception of this generation and explores how their unique qualities can serve as a powerful force for creating positive change. This talk challenges preconceptions about Gen Z and inspires her audience to recognize and leverage the unique qualities of this generation for positive societal impact.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how the Gen Z brain is wired differently than any generation before it.
Understand the depths of the Gen Z emotions and discover why their sensitivity is a part of their superpower.
Learn to better leverage and extract the strengths of this generation.
“Ellie stands out as one of the best speakers I have ever heard. She leaves her audience with a fresh perspective on life and a willingness to become better versions of themselves.”
Inspiration to Impact: How to Unlock Creativity + Find Innovative Solutions That Defy the Odds
Target Audience:
Business Leaders and Managers. Entrepreneurs and Startups. Innovation Teams. Creative Professionals. Executives and Decision Makers. Professionals Facing Stagnation. Professional Development Workshops and Conferences.
Description:
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it’s all too easy to get stuck iterating on old solutions instead of finding new, innovative answers to modern-day problems. To make matters worse, often an instant feedback loop of rejection and criticism is created when new, unfinished, or out-of-the-box ideas are shared. This creates a slew of fears and ignites insecurities that can push individuals and companies into a stress response where creative solutioning becomes difficult (if not impossible). But those who achieve the greatest successes are the ones who are fearless and agile enough to use their challenges as launching pads to blaze new trails and experiment with unconventional ideas. These are the innovators, rebels, mavericks, and forward thinkers. In this captivating talk, Ellie Shoja shares her LEAP Method, which breaks down the process of innovative solutioning into four actionable steps that help audiences turn inspiration into impact.
Key Takeaways:
Explore the science of solutions and how to access them at will.
Learn to use what’s known about the “aha moment” to create breakthroughs.
Understand why your current solutions have not created the impact you’ve wanted.
Use the LEAP Method to access innovative solutions and leap past your competition.
Discover how to elevate the dialogue and ask deeper questions that lead to more impactful solutions.
“Ellie’s content was strong and her takeaway points will help our graduates be more courageous to seek help if they need it. Ellie was dynamic and her speech kept our attention and interest throughout.”
Setback to Comeback: Cultivating Resilience + Turning Adversity Into Advantage
Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders. Corporate Teams. Individuals Seeking Personal Growth. Innovators and Visionaries. Change Agents. Students and Educators. Professional Development Programs. Conferences and Events.
Description:
What do Apple, Amazon, Disney, and Microsoft have in common? All faced periods of adversity and financial strain before using their setbacks as launching pads to create massive growth. Adversity always leads to expansion. This is true for companies as well as individuals. When everything is falling apart, the atmosphere is ripe for new ideas, new possibilities, and new gains. Not every person or company that is experiencing setbacks, however, will take advantage of the opportunities that their situations provide. Most won’t. But those who do can experience exponential advancement. In this captivating talk, Ellie shares the three keys that can unlock the potential of any adverse situation. Using science, anecdotes, insights, and mindset strategies, she inspires her audience to reclaim responsibility and power during difficult times, and to turn the uncertainty that surrounds them into ripe potential.
Key Takeaways:
A Paradigm Shift: Learn to view challenges as vehicles for growth, using them to cultivate resilience and personal advancement.
Concrete Resilience Techniques: Use actionable tools to bolster resilience during difficult times.
Empower with Purpose: Find purpose and meaning in difficult experiences to access a sense of empowerment and fulfillment.
Mindset Techniques: Learn the mindset tools that pioneering thinkers use to help them turn setbacks into opportunities.
“Ellie is an absolute powerhouse. Her charisma, humor, and deep understanding of human nature allow her to connect with her audience on a level that few others can. ”
From Stress to Success: Harnessing the Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace
Target Audience:
Corporate Professionals. Business Leaders and Managers. Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. Technology and High-Performance Industries. Health and Wellness Events. Educational Institutions. Professional Development Programs. Human Resources and Employee Well-being Programs. Individuals Interested in Mindfulness. People Seeking Work-Life Balance.
Description:
Countless studies show that meditation is one of the most effective and efficient ways to reduce stress, improve concentration, increase creativity, counter insomnia, and improve health and wellbeing. For leaders, in particular, meditating provides numerous benefits like increased emotional intelligence, enhanced focus, improved stress management, greater self awareness, and more creative problem solving. With all these benefits, it is no wonder that companies like Apple, Sales Force, and even the FBI are providing resources for their employees to meditate. The trouble is that most of their team members — especially those who could benefit most from meditation — are too busy or too intimidated to actually participate. In this fascinating and engaging talk, Ellie demystifies meditation and shares easy, science-backed tools that inspire her audience to incorporate meditation into their daily routine right away
Key Takeaways:
Learn the science behind meditation and understand the physiological, emotional, and cognitive benefits of mindfulness practices.
Unlearn common misconceptions about meditation.
Learn easy, practical tools to help you incorporate meditation into your work and home life right away.
“The words Ellie crafts stay with you beyond a speaking engagement and guide your thoughts and next steps. She’s truly a gem whose wisdom shines!”
Navigating Integrity and Commitment: How To Cultivate A Culture Of Accountability That Sticks
Target Audience:
Business Leaders and Executives. Project Managers. Team Leaders and Supervisors. HR Professionals. Organizational Development Specialists. Workshop and Training Attendees. Management Consultants. Leadership Retreats and Conferences. Change Management Teams. Business School Students.
Description:
According to a 2009 study by Social Science Research Network (SSRN), when a policy of 100% integrity is adopted within an organization, productivity increases between 100 - 500%. There is, however, an often-inverse relationship between integrity and commitment, where many high-integrity individuals struggle with committing to projects, and those who commit with ease are unable to follow through on their commitments. This can break down morale, ultimately compromising the project’s scope while derailing the project off budget or off schedule. In this insightful talk about the mechanics of integrity, Ellie helps your team identify the hidden cracks in a project’s foundation, and provide practical, actionable tools they can adopt right away to inspire cooperation, increase accountability and optimize performance. This talk can be presented as a keynote or as an interactive training session.
Key Takeaways:
The Integrity/Commitment Matrix, which sheds light on the unique relationship between integrity and commitment. This powerful tool can help your team identify gaps in communication and help build trust between teams and team members.
A research based understanding of what integrity is and its impact on your organization.
Practical strategies to implement a 100% in-integrity culture that can lead to exponential increase in productivity.
All keynote presentations can be customized to fit the specific needs of your audience, event, or organization. They can be expanded into interactive workshops and delivered in person or virtually.
