Change, Resilience & Radical Adaptability Expert

Columbus, OH, USA

Shawn Ellis Biography

Shawn Ellis is a keynote speaker, author, and resilience strategist known as The Endings Expert. Through his proprietary framework—the 5 Choices of Radical Adaptability—he teaches leaders and teams how to thrive in relentless change by choosing what to end and building the capacity to adapt.

Ellis's message is born from experience. Eight years ago, bankruptcy forced an ending—one he didn't choose but had to rebuild from. In that rebuilding, he discovered a pattern: life's breakthroughs don't always come from doing more. They often come from finally letting go of what no longer works. That insight became the foundation of Radical Adaptability: the most powerful endings aren't forced on you—they're chosen before they have to be.

Today, Ellis delivers high-impact keynotes that blend powerful storytelling, neuroscience, and practical tools audiences use immediately. Recent results: 4.74/5 stars from 243 attendees. 77% gave 5 stars. Top feelings after keynote: Inspired (33), Calm (27), Motivated (10). Most actionable takeaway: Box breathing (32% chose it as their #1 tool).

Ellis has worked with organizations including Alcon, Bridgestone, Lockheed Martin, CMT, Freddie Mac, Toastmasters International, and others. He is the author of "Mastering the Moments" and host of the Better Life Better Business Podcast (14+ years).

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/19/2026.

Shawn Ellis Speaking Topics

  • Radical Adaptability™

    Why Your Next Breakthrough Begins with What You Choose to End

    Every team is adapting. But adaptability only guarantees survival.

    And survival was never the goal.

    In this high-impact keynote, Shawn Ellis challenges leaders and teams to rethink growth at its root: every breakthrough requires an ending. Through powerful storytelling and a practical decision-making framework called the 5 Choices—Calm, Clarity, Courage, Confidence, Community—Shawn equips audiences to release what no longer serves them so they can step fully into what's next.

    This isn't about reckless change. It's about intentional release.

    When teams learn to choose their endings, they unlock momentum, innovation, and sustainable performance—in any industry, at any level.

  • Choose Your Ending™ — The Reset Keynote

    Helps sales teams end what's no longer working so they can create space for what's next.

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Shawn Ellis Videos

Shawn Ellis Demo Reel

Shawn Ellis Demo Reel

In a world of constant disruption, the leaders and teams who thrive aren't the ones who hold on the longest-they're the ones who know when to let go....

Shawn Ellis - You Can’t Survive Your Way to #1

Shawn Ellis - You Can’t Survive Your Way to #1

In this keynote clip, Shawn Ellis explains the difference between adaptability and Radical Adaptability — and why the key to your next breakthrough...

Shawn Ellis on Change, Resilience, and Adaptability

Shawn Ellis on Change, Resilience, and Adaptability

Clips from Shawn's keynote presentations.

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Shawn Ellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Radical Adaptability™, Choose Your Ending™ — The Reset Keynote and Choose Your Ending™ Workshop. 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, Jason Young, Dr. Michael Time and Cheryl Cran. 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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