This document outlines notes from a presentation given by Shawn Ellis on navigating change and cultivating resilience. Some of the key points discussed include that one's quality of life is directly tied to their ability to tolerate uncertainty. It also discusses finding meaning and purpose even during difficult times, being flexible in how goals are achieved while staying true to core values, and the importance of service and taking action to create lasting change as outlined by the principles of Rotary International. The presentation encouraged participants to thoughtfully consider their responses to challenges and align their thoughts and actions with their highest self.

1. NAVIGATING
CHANGE,
CULTIVATING
RESILIENCE
with Shawn Ellis
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Get Notes from Today’s Session
at:
www.shawnellis.com/rotary18

2. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

4. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

5. YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE WILL BE IN
DIRECT PROPORTION TO YOUR ABILITY
TO TOLERATE UNCERTAINTY.
TRUE OR FALSE?

6. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

7. For Session Notes or Questions:
www.shawnellis.com/rotary18
shawn@shawnellis.com

8. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

9. ROTARY IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF 1.2
MILLION NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, LEADERS,
AND PROBLEM-SOLVERS WHO SEE A WORLD
WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION TO
CREATE LASTING CHANGE...

11. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

13. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

15. –VICTOR FRANKL, MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING
“Between stimulus and response there
is a space. In that space is our power to
choose our response. In our response
lies our growth and our freedom.”

16. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

17. I S I T T H E T R U T H ? R E A L L Y ?

21. I S I T T H E T R U T H ? R E A L L Y ?

22. Response-ability

24. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

26. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

27. WHAT IS THE
RIGHT THING,
RIGHT NOW?

28. THE FOUR-WAY TEST
Of the things we think, say or do
• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

29. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

30. VALUES VS. VEHICLES

31. A s w e ’ r e n a v i g a t i n g c h a n g e ,
w e n e e d t o b e f l e x i b l e
w i t h o u r v e h i c l e s ,
w h i l e b e i n g a b s o l u t e l y
c o m m i t t e d t o o u r v a l u e s .

32. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

33. –GARY ZUKAV, THE SEAT OF THE SOUL
“When we align our thoughts and
emotions and actions with the highest
part of ourselves, we’re filled with
enthusiasm, purpose, and meaning.”

34. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

35. “I saw an angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free.”
- Michaelangelo

37. NAVIGATING CHANGE, CULTIVATING RESILIENCE:
The Great, Grand, Glorious Adventure

39. S H O W U P . R E S P O N D . R E L A X .

40. For Session Notes or Questions:
www.shawnellis.com/rotary18
shawn@shawnellis.com