“Hearing Shannon speak feels like she’s telling YOUR story – not because the facts are the same, but because her ability to speak vulnerably, with unsurpassed compassion and care for the audience, creates a safe space for introspection and healing. Bringing Shannon in to speak at your event feels like bringing in a life long friend – who will not only wow your audience but will help them create longed-for change in their lives.” ~ Ruth
Keynotes
The Six Reasons Why You Don’t Forgive (and one surprising reason why you should)
In a world where it’s too easy to find anger, fear, and hopelessness, there’s no better time to learn the truths about forgiveness. Although learning how to forgive yourself and others is one of the most important lessons everyone must learn in life, it’s rarely taught to anyone. And although most people say they want to be happier, they often miss one of the most powerful ways to live a happier life – to live without emotional pain from the past. You’re probably not surprised that forgiveness will help free you from that pain, but you might not realize what it’s capable of doing in the world… if we’d ever really let do its work.
Join Shannon Elhart in a meaningful presentation on why most people struggle with forgiveness but also what will happen when we all start using it more. Shannon’s not new to forgiveness. She’s forgiven the man who raped her when she was 18. She’s forgiven herself for her struggle with alcoholism. And she’s forgiven when there seemed to be no one to forgive – when her second baby died in her arms. You’ll not only find Shannon’s presentation incredibly engaging as she weaves you through her incredible stories of forgiveness, you’ll find what she teaches incredibly motivating as you begin a new way of living – with forgiveness and freedom from the past.
WHY WE SUFFER IN LIFE: You aren’t cursed and life isn’t ‘hard’
No matter what you’ve been through – don’t believe that you have a black cloud following you and never get in the habit of saying, ‘Life’s hard.’ Neither is true.
Unfortunately, suffering in life isn’t optional. Every person suffers, some more than others. Your life journey is yours alone. It’s unlike any other person’s because each step of life is wrapped up in your experiences, perspectives, and outlook.
As crazy as it sounds, I believe that it’s actually fortunate that we suffer, and in this talk I’ll explain why. Once you shift your perspective on pain, it will no longer have such powerful control over you.
If you want to feel happier and more at peace for the rest of your life… this presentation is for you!
Shannon’s powerful, vulnerably honest, and transforming stories will keep the audience on the edge of their seat and leave them inspired for year to come. ~Isabelle
In Shannon’s keynotes you’ll learn about…
a remarkable experience she had shortly after her infant son’s death – an experience that made her realize she had a choice to either remain defined and limited by her broken heart or transformed from healing it. Shannon became determined to heal her grief, and by finding acceptance and peace after Jonathan’s death, a ‘whole new world of joy’ opened to her.
This new joy resulted in her courageous search for other pain she was holding onto from past experiences – addiction, rape, divorce, financial loss, loneliness, and a debilitating belief of not being good enough. More importantly was her determination to heal from all of those dark experiences.
Over a decade she confronted pain, healed her heart over and over in a quest for inner peace, and she went to great lengths to learn forgiveness, acceptance, and compassion. Shannon’s vulnerability and gift for storytelling keep audiences on the edge of their seats – with tears, laughter, and deep reflection. She has a gentle way of guiding the audience to look within and begin a personal journey of healing their past.
This keynote speech is unique from anything you’ve ever experienced before. After listening to Shannon’s story and experiencing her loving encouragement, you will be inspired and transformed. And it will be years before the magic of her inspiration, love, and hope leave your life. ~ Susan
Engaging workshops
Take the First Step in Healing and Forgiving
In this workshop, you’ll learn Shannon Elhart’s process for helping people overcome the most common reason they do not get therapy – they don’t want to talk about all the tough experiences they’ve been through… especially with a stranger.
The Six Paths™ is a safe, noninvasive way to explore the big picture of your life so that you better understand yourself and how you interact within you, with others, and as part of the world. You’ll look at the good times and the bad, and you’ll do it in a way that isn’t scary and doesn’t require you to talk about your tough memories.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to start healing the past if you choose to. The best part is that you won’t need to talk about the painful experiences of your past with anyone – even a therapist. You’ll understand the impact suffering has had on your life, and you’ll be motivated to heal so that it no longer influences your future.
Self-love and ‘bad’ emotions are key to your healing
(this workshop is only available after the Take the First Step in Healing and Forgiving workshop)
In this workshop, you’ll un-do a whole lot of ‘bad teachings’ you were given in your childhood. Even if you grew up with the most loving family, you were most likely taught some very damaging things about loving yourself and feeling your emotions.
You’ll learn how to love yourself more authentically and how to view all emotions in a new, empowering way. Shannon believes that self-love is the most important love because it’s not the egoic or narcissistic love – it’s the kind that allows you to love others more deeply. When it comes to emotions, she believes they are guideposts to show the way through life.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll begin using real, proven methods to better understand and love who you are. You’ll also learn techniques that will help you cope with emotions such as anger, sadness, jealousy, and grief.
When hearing Shannon speak, you will:
• Learn why healing emotional pain is the path to true, lasting happiness and how your happiness does indeed make a positive difference in the world
• Explore how to begin healing pain from your past eveb if it feels overwhelming or impossible
• Learn how you can stop painful experiences from ever again limiting your happiness, fulfillment, and success
Audience members experience a profound shift in their viewpoint on suffering and healing which opens them to leave the past behind and be present to a happier life NOW.
Shannon is a deep and moving speaker. She uses her powerful story of love and loss to reach into audiences hearts and create a heartfelt experience like no other. Everyone in the audience walked away with a better understanding of themselves and tools to exact real change in their lives. Shannon is a must-have for your event. ~Veronica Kirin
These presentations can be delivered as a keynote, business or association presentation, workshop or a half or full day training. To request Shannon Elhart as a speaker for your company, conference, or organization, please make an appointment to discuss your needs and her availability.
Shannon receives rave reviews when interviewed on podcasts, radio, or television. Audiences connect with her and her life experiences within moments, and they are always inspired. If you’re interested in interviewing Shannon, contact her assistant Heather for more information.
Rave reviews from audience members
From the moment Shannon started speaking, I was mesmerized. Her voice, her words and her stories drew me in. You will learn — in a short time — how to confront some of your own pain and learn to see yourself and the world from a better place. No one wants to be confronted with grief, pain and sorrow, but knowing that there are ways to heal, ways to leave the pain (and that old self) behind will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more from Shannon Elhart.
Kathleen AudetShannon’s compassionate and powerful message about using pain from our past to open up future joy had a huge positive impact on me during a really hard time of loss.
Erica WexlerI came to hear Shannon speak because I wanted to start a new journey in my life – one of healing, of hope and love, and of less fear. By listening to Shannon, I now have hope. I can trust that by doing the things she teaches – day by day – I will grow and gain strength in creating a happier future.
Andrea LeMieuxWhen Shannon speaks she touches your heart, making it okay to admit that you may be struggling to heal some pain from your past.
Gina BestShannon delivered a powerful, yet eloquent talk about the path to healing painful life experiences and the imperative of positive life choices. Her personal journey is inspiring and one that many people can relate to.
Tonya Fitzpatrick, esq.,Shannon inspired me to own my story and to trust it will be enough. I was left feeling empowered.
Taunya ZipseShannon’s speaking is truly inspirational. She draws you in with her storytelling and empowers you to life your best life!
Angela SargeantShannon helped me to realize just how important the stories I have are because of how much impact they can have in the lives of other people.
Laura HighcoveI saw Shannon Elhart speak at The Spotlight MasterTreat, a women’s empowerment event. There were many excellent speakers, but she stood out for me in two distinctive ways, her gentle voice and her opening statement. She spoke with such elegance and compassion. When she heard a message, ‘you have a choice’ that led her consciously to the healing of her pain, it resonated with me on so many levels. As she declared the statement, bring change to the world and inspire others by encouraging using our painful stories to enlighten others was heartfelt. I was drawn into her space and could feel the powerful energy she held within her and for others. Her passion and belief of stepping out of the darkness by sharing our most painful moments not only begins our healing but gives others the courage to start their healing process. I was blessed and honored to have met Shannon. My sincere belief is you would feel the same. I am grateful.
Sandra HisawI heard Shannon speak at a women’s leadership conference and to say that I was blown away would not be sufficient. She has experienced such deep, unimaginable pain but is able to bring her audience into the beauty of that pain. She was able to tell her story and move you but to keep you in the feeling of hope. That is a unique talent and one that allows the audience to relate to her as we have all had varying degrees of pain, and truly learn from her. You could truly hear a pin drop when she spoke. I will carry her message of hope with me.
Courtney SpencerI had the privilege of hearing Shannon speak at a retreat in Las Vegas and she touched my soul. She is a compassionate and engaging speaker who connects with an audience on a deep level. Everyone was on the edge of their seats listening to her speak and I saw so much understanding and connection in their eyes. Her ability to express herself so eloquently when sharing such emotional and painful experiences is profound. You are guaranteed to be moved and inspired by her story.
Kristen HarcourtShannon is a deep and moving speaker. She uses her powerful story of love and loss to reach into audiences hearts and create a heartfelt experience like no other. Everyone in the audience walked away with a better understanding of themselves and tools to exact real change in their lives. Shannon is a must-have for your event.
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- my stories of healing, letting go, being optimistic, and living happily: grieving my child, issues with addiction, divorce, financial struggles, depression… all the good that came from the pain of these experiences
- well being of the mind: confidence and self-kindness, emotional peace, acceptance, releasing the past, forgiveness, creating your future intentionally but without expectation
- spiritual connection: prayer & meditation, breathing practices, gratitude, compassion, intuition, authenticity
- stress reduction: real, proven, do-able ways to have less stress and more calm in life
- the amazing effects of being present in life – especially with the people you love
- mindfulness practices – I might be sitting on the beach for this interview!
Speaker Bio
I have a different approach to living a happy life. In order to find true, lasting joy, I believe you need to dive into your pain (rather than avoid it). After my newborn’s death, I had a defining moment when I realized I had choice in how to handle the suffering I then felt – let that pain define and limit me, or heal it consciously.
I chose to heal, and by doing so I – surprisingly – found more pain from my past from: being raped as a teenager, addiction to alcohol, divorce, and a lifelong struggle with a lack of self-worth.
As I healed more and more, I became happier, more confident and fulfilled. Now I teach people worldwide how to heal the pain from their past in my program The Healing Journey which, as clients have raved, ‘is like a library of self-help books and years of therapy all wrapped up in one outstanding program.’
I’m passionate about making a difference in our world by creating more peace. I believe people who’ve released the past and embraced a happier lifestyle are the way to a peaceful world. I am a life coach with a Masters degree in counseling psychology, author, speaker, Reiki Master, intuitive who works in the Akashic Records, and inspiring person.
I am grateful to live near the shores of Lake Michigan where I can go to my sanctuary – the beach – at any time. My two amazing children and I enjoy spending time together – especially movies, board games, books, and a lot of laughter. I’m blessed with a wonderful family and a fabulous circle of friends. In my free time I enjoy quiet nights with a movie or book. I also love walks along the beach or in the forest, learning new things (especially regarding spirituality and healing), and meeting new people. I believe everyone has a story that, when shared with others, creates compassion and connection – so I enjoy speaking with anyone.