Shawn Ellis is a motivational keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in resilience and adaptability. With over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams navigate change, he empowers organizations to let go of what’s holding them back so they can break free, adapt, and thrive. His bestselling book, Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings, and the Space In Between, provides a powerful roadmap for turning life’s transitions into opportunities for growth. Shawn’s engaging keynotes—including Mastering the Moments and Adapt & Thrive—blend neuroscience, mindfulness, and psychology with humor and storytelling to inspire lasting transformation. His insights have impacted organizations like CMT, Bridgestone, and Freddie Mac, and he has been recognized as a top speaker on navigating change.
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Attitude, Business, Change, Innovation, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Resilience, Sales, Stress Management
Domestic Keynote Fee Range*:
$10,000-14,999, $15,000-24,999
Ohio, US
Perfect for:
Associations, Closing Sessions, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Management, Opening Sessions, Sales, Senior Executives
• Learn how to let go of what’s no longer serving them and step into the next chapter with clarity and courage
• Shift from fearing change to using it as a launchpad for personal and professional growth
• Cultivate the mental and emotional strength to navigate uncertainty, adversity, and disruption with confidence
• Identify and release outdated stories and fears that hold them back from achieving their full potential
• Leverage the power of community and relationships to sustain resilience and success
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Shawn Ellis is a renowned keynote speaker, bestselling author, and trusted expert in resilience and adaptability. With over two decades of experience helping organizations navigate disruption, Shawn’s mission is to equip leaders and teams with the mindset and tools to let go of what’s holding them back—so they can break free, adapt, and thrive.
Shawn’s journey has been shaped by change. Once a musician on the brink of a Nashville recording career, he pivoted to the business world and ultimately found his calling on a different stage—as a speaker, guiding organizations through the very challenges he once faced himself. His work is rooted in the belief that every breakthrough begins with an ending—and that success comes not from clinging to outdated strategies, toxic habits, or limiting beliefs, but from having the clarity and courage to release them.
His Amazon bestselling book, Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings, and the Space in Between, expands on this philosophy, offering practical wisdom for embracing life’s transitions as opportunities for growth. Whether in the workplace or in life, Shawn helps audiences master the space between where they are and where they want to be—one moment at a time.
Through keynotes like Mastering the Moments, Beyond Resilience, and Adapt & Thrive, Shawn delivers high-energy, story-driven presentations that blend mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with humor and actionable strategies. His signature 5 C’s to Adapt & Thrive framework provides a roadmap for navigating uncertainty with calm, clarity, courage, confidence, and connection—empowering teams to move forward with intention and impact.
Shawn’s insights have been embraced by organizations such as CMT, Bridgestone, Freddie Mac, Dippin’ Dots, and the Cayman Islands Civil Service College. His relatable, down-to-earth approach makes him a sought-after speaker for business executives, healthcare professionals, educators, and leadership teams seeking real, lasting change.
When he’s not on stage or coaching leaders, Shawn is embracing his own lessons on adaptability—as a husband, entrepreneur, and father to a neurodivergent child. His personal experiences shape the way he connects with audiences, bringing both empathy and expertise to his work.
For those ready to let go of what’s holding them back and step into the next chapter with confidence, Shawn Ellis delivers the mindset shift and momentum needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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