Resilience Strategist & Consultant
Shawn Ellis Biography
Navigating change isn’t just about resilience—it’s about evolving with grace. Shawn Ellis, renowned for his dynamic keynotes and the “Adapt & Thrive” framework, brings over two decades of expertise in leading through change. His approach integrates the “5 C’s” methodology—Calm, Clarity, Courage, Confidence, and Community—to empower leaders and teams to transform uncertainty into a catalyst for growth.
FROM NASHVILLE’S MUSIC ROW to international conference halls, Ellis’s evolution from aspiring musician to motivational keynote speaker is a story of true adaptability.
His engaging keynotes, such as “Mastering the Moments,” “Beyond Resilience,” and “Adapt & Thrive,” strike a chord with a wide array of professionals—from executives and sales leaders to nurses and educators—imparting the courage and grace needed to navigate life’s constant shifts.
Renowned for his dynamic presentations, Ellis blends insights from mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology, equipping leaders and teams to cultivate resilience and thrive amid uncertainty. His forthcoming book, Mastering the Moments, promises to guide readers toward personal growth and fulfillment by embracing life's everyday experiences.
Ellis' influence extends across industries, with a client list that includes notable names like CMT, Bridgestone, Freddie Mac, Dippin’ Dots, and many more, underscoring his expertise in leading through change.
Beyond the stage, Ellis leads a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations elevate team morale and achieve excellence in sales, customer service, innovation, and other key areas. He also hosts The Better Life Better Business Podcast, where he and his guest thought leaders share valuable perspectives for personal and professional growth.
Ellis’ message is more than just talk. He embodies and ignites resilience and adaptability, empowering individuals and organizations to forge lasting legacies in our ever‐changing world.
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Shawn Ellis Speaking Topics
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Adapt & Thrive: 5 C's to Unlock the Power of Intentional Endings
Discover How Letting Go Creates the Breakthroughs You’ve Been Waiting For
We’re wired to resist change -- clinging to familiar strategies, outdated systems, or even limiting beliefs long after they’ve stopped serving us. But in today’s fast-moving world, the ability to let go is the key to resilience, growth, and success.
In Adapt & Thrive, Shawn Ellis challenges the conventional approach to navigating change. Instead of focusing on mere survival, he empowers audiences to intentionally release what’s holding them back—so they can break free, adapt, and thrive.
Rooted in Shawn’s Mastering the Moments philosophy and his 5 C’s to Adapt & Thrive framework, this engaging and actionable keynote blends mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with humor and storytelling to help individuals and organizations unlock their next chapter.
In this session, your attendees will discover how to:
Find Calm in the Chaos – Shift from reactive to intentional by developing the mental and emotional resilience to handle uncertainty with confidence
Clarify What’s Next – Identify what’s truly important and release distractions, inefficiencies, and outdated goals that no longer align
Build the Courage to Let Go – Navigate endings with strength, embracing change as an opportunity rather than a threat
- Leverage Past Successes for Confidence – Trust the evidence in your own history that proves you have what it takes to move forward, even when the path is unclear
- Strengthen Connection for Sustainable Growth – Harness the power of relationships and community to support transformation and success.
This isn’t just about managing change -- it’s about creating it. Whether facing organizational shifts, leadership transitions, or personal reinvention, attendees will leave with the mindset, tools, and confidence to end what’s no longer serving them and step boldly into what’s next.
Ready to transform uncertainty into opportunity? It starts with what you’re willing to let go of.
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Beyond Resilience: Four Steps to Come Back Better Than EVER
For leaders and high-performing professionals who have pushed themselves to the limit and achieved remarkable success, burnout can often be an unwelcome side effect. “Beyond Resilience: Four Steps to Come Back Better Than EVER” is a game-changing presentation designed to help individuals and organizations shift from merely surviving to truly thriving.
Drawing on his personal journey of rising above survival mode and learning to flourish, this powerful keynote introduces attendees to Shawn’s Reboot Roadmap—a clear path from where they are to where they want to be. This transformative framework helps participants reconnect with their passion and purpose, step outside their comfort zones, and embrace new behaviors that bring their visions to life.
Throughout the presentation, attendees will learn to overcome limiting beliefs, create a faith file to inspire confidence in the face of adversity, and harness the power of being present in the moment. By uncovering the four steps present in every great turnaround story, “Beyond Resilience” empowers individuals and organizations to build a more engaged and inspired workforce, even amidst constant uncertainty and disruption.
“Beyond Resilience: Four Steps to Come Back Better Than EVER” will equip your team with the tools and strategies needed to rise above challenges and embrace a future where they not only survive but thrive with passion and purpose.
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What topics does Shawn Ellis speak about?
Shawn Ellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, Change Management, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience, Strategic Leadership -
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Shawn Ellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adapt & Thrive: 5 C's to Unlock the Power of Intentional Endings , Beyond Resilience: Four Steps to Come Back Better Than EVER, Mastering the Moments: Finding Clarity and Focus in a Busy World and Choose Your Ending: The Key to Unlocking Breakthrough Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Ellis for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shawn Ellis generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Josh Linkner, Dr. Michael Time, Cheryl Cran and JP Pawliw-Fry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Ellis for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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