Every breakthrough begins with an ending.
Shawn Ellis helps leaders and teams turn uncertainty into momentum with his signature keynotes — Choose Your Ending™ and Radical Adaptability.
Why Shawn?
MANY SPEAKERS TALK ABOUT STARTING SOMETHING NEW.
But when you’re already overwhelmed, the real breakthrough comes
when you let go of what’s holding you back.
Shawn Ellis is known as The Endings Expert. Through his proprietary frameworks — the Choose Your Ending™ Method and the 5 C’s of Radical Adaptability — he blends powerful storytelling with practical tools to help leaders and teams release what no longer serves them, reclaim momentum, and thrive in what’s next.
Audiences consistently describe his sessions as “true to life,” “practical,” and “a stop-and-turn moment.” Shawn doesn’t just inspire; he delivers a reset that leaves leaders clear, confident, and equipped for what’s next.
What Leaders Are Saying About Shawn
“Shawn is the consummate storyteller philosopher. He brings his life lessons together in a way that makes them so relatable to his audience. While he entertains, you learn from his experiences. 90 minutes went by like 10. I could have spent the whole day listening to him.”
Thank you so much for an awesome job presenting at our Symposium. As the opening speaker you set the tone for the rest of the day and all I can say is WOW!
“Shawn’s keynote was a hit and a great way to kick off our event! His message resonated and I was impressed by how much time he spent getting to know his audience ahead of time. A genuine and powerful speaker.”
“Your discussion set the perfect tone... I heard nothing but positive feedback from your session. You have a real gift for connecting with people, relating in a very authentic way.”
Shawn’s Most Popular Keynotes for 2025
Choose Your Ending™ AKA “THE RESET KEYNOTE”
Best for: Kickoffs, reorganizations, M&A transitions, or when momentum has stalled.
Core Message: Before you can thrive in what’s next, you must courageously end what’s no longer working.
Outcomes: Immediate mindset shift, personal accountability, forward momentum.
Radical Adaptability AKA “THE CULTURE KEYNOTE”
Best for: Leadership conferences, transformation efforts, culture initiatives.
Core Message: Change is constant — but people thrive when equipped with the right internal tools.
Outcomes: Shared language, cultural alignment, resilience, and growth.
Who We Serve
One MISSION. DIVERSE Audiences. Lasting Impact.
For Associations & Conferences
Shawn sets the tone with keynotes that resonate long after the ballroom empties. His frameworks give attendees inspiration and practical tools they can use immediately, ensuring your event isn’t just memorable — it moves people to act.
For Corporate HR & L&D
When organizations face transitions, culture shifts, or disruption, Shawn helps leaders and teams reset and move forward. His frameworks equip people to end what no longer works and build the adaptability to thrive in what’s next.
Watch Shawn’s 2025 Keynote Preview Video
Trusted by Leading Teams and Organizations
Below are just a few of the amazing organizations we have been privileged to partner with, supporting each with custom programs designed to help them cultivate adaptability and resilience in seasons of change.
What’s Your Adaptability Archetype?
Discover your Adaptability Archetype in this free 2-minute quiz. Uncover your strengths, blind spots, and growth path to lead with Radical Adaptability.
Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings, and the Space in Between
The origin story of Shawn’s message, Mastering the Moments is a guide to finding presence, peace, and possibility in life’s most uncertain seasons.
Whether you’re leading others or leading yourself, this book will help you:
- Pause with intention
- Reframe challenges
- Embrace the power of small decisions
“90 Minutes Went by Like 10”
“Shawn is the consummate storyteller philosopher. He brings his life lessons together in a way that makes them so relatable to his audience. While he entertains, you learn from his experiences. 90 minutes went by like 10. I could have spent the whole day listening to him.”
Howard Behar, President Starbucks Coffee, Retired
Ready for a Reset?
If you or your team is navigating transition, burnout, or growth—there’s no better time to choose your ending.
Let go of what no longer serves. Step into what’s next.
Book Shawn’s 2025 keynote or workshop and give your audience the clarity, courage, and confidence to thrive now.
