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Shawn Ellis
Radical Adaptability
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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.
Shawn'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, Shawn 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).
Shawn 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).
Shawn Ellis
Featured Video
Current: 2025 Speaking Reel - How to Adapt & Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World
Time 03:15
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Featured Keynote Program
RADICAL ADAPTABILITY™
Why Your Next Breakthrough Begins with What You Choose to End
We're living in a supercycle of change. Markets shift. Leaders turn over. Teams integrate. Expectations escalate. The pressure to perform never stops.
Most organizations respond the same way: adapt faster.
But adaptability, by itself, is reactive.
It's survival mode.
And survival will not take you to market leadership. It will not drive innovation. It will not elevate performance.
In Radical Adaptability™, Shawn Ellis introduces a transformative idea:
The key to your next breakthrough is not what you start—it's what you choose to end.
Drawing from his own story—rebuilding from bankruptcy to his best year in business—alongside neuroscience and real-world leadership work across sales, healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and public sector organizations, Shawn delivers a clear framework for proactive transformation.
He teaches the 5 Choices Masters of Radical Adaptability make:
Calm over Panic — Choose to regulate pressure so your clearest thinking leads the way.
Clarity over Confusion — Choose to cut what's competing for your focus and get clear on what matters most.
Courage over Comfort — Choose to recognize the Comfort Loop—and make the Brave Choice anyway.
Confidence over Doubt — Choose to build evidence of your capability so you can lead with confidence before the results appear.
Community over Isolation — Choose to build the environment where people rise together—and where innovation multiplies.
Audiences don't just leave inspired.
They leave decided.
Because desire alone doesn't equal change.
Desire + Decision = Change.
IDEAL FOR ORGANIZATIONS EXPERIENCING:
Sales performance pressure and quota attainment challenges
New leadership transitions and team integration
Growth, merger, or acquisition activity
Cultural transformation and engagement challenges
Innovation and market differentiation initiatives
Healthcare system evolution
Public sector organizational change
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS
Participants will:
Identify what they must stop carrying in order to perform at their highest level
Learn practical nervous system regulation tools to improve performance under pressure (box breathing technique)
Clarify the difference between survival-mode adaptability and intentional growth
Use a practical decision-making framework to make braver, faster choices
Build personal and team confidence through evidence-based reflection (the Faith File)
Strengthen alignment and innovation through community and psychological safety
Return to their teams with a shared language for navigating change—so the momentum doesn't stop when the keynote ends
Shawn Ellis
Featured Book
Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings, and the Space in Between
by Shawn Ellis
Are you looking for a path to less stress and more joy amidst the chaos of constant change and uncertainty?
Resilience strategist and keynote speaker Shawn Ellis was on a mission to find the same, and in Mastering the Moments, he shares his journey of learning how the smallest moments can profoundly shape our lives. Over the course of a decade, not only did he find tools and practices to manage stress, but also to live your best, most authentic life, even in the midst of adversity.
Shawn's story of transforming from a shy, introverted kid into a successful public speaker, his candid account of breaking free from a codependent marriage, and his journey to find peace while parenting a spirited young boy highlight the inner strength and resilience we all possess. His story offers hope and inspiration for anyone feeling trapped in their circumstances.
You'll learn—or remember—that our lives are not defined by the moments that shape us, but by how we shape the moments.
Along the way, you will also find:
- Practical tools to slow down and embrace the present moment, allowing what is and letting go of what was
- Insights into the power of mindfulness and positive affirmations to transform your mindset and enhance your well-being
- Strategies to identify and trust your inner voice, recognizing your desires as divine guides to your true path
- The importance of taking small, courageous steps, showing that even the biggest leaps start with a single step
- Encouragement to find faith in your own story, giving you the strength to persevere despite adversity and setbacks
Filled with relatable stories, practical wisdom, and actionable advice, Mastering the Moments is an invitation to begin shaping your own moments and live a life of authenticity and joy. Whether navigating changes at work, at home, or within yourself, this book offers the support you need to make the shift from just surviving to truly thriving.
Order Mastering the Moments today to join Shawn on this transformative journey and discover a simple path to living with greater resilience, purpose, and joy.
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