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Elevating Thought Leadership Since 2004

The Speakers Group was built on a simple but powerful belief: great ideas deserve great audiences. Since 2004, we’ve served as a trusted partner for event organizers seeking powerful keynote speakers—and for speakers ready to expand their reach and impact.

Founded in Nashville and now based just outside of Columbus, Ohio, we continue to connect mission-driven voices with the audiences who need them most—across the country and around the world.

While the traditional speakers bureau model focuses on managing large rosters, we’ve always done things differently. Our approach is more curated, collaborative, and connected. Today, we proudly operate as a connection platform—amplifying the work of mission-driven thought leaders and introducing organizations to the speakers who can transform the room.

🎯 What We Do

We connect. We coach. We elevate.

  • For organizations: We help you find and connect with the right speaker—fast. Whether it’s through a keynote, workshop, or deeper consulting engagement, we curate speakers with proven experience and real substance.

  • For speakers: We offer visibility, collaboration, and strategic support. That includes speaker features on our platform, interviews on our podcast, and marketing partnerships to help you amplify your message.

Whether you’re looking to inspire your audience or grow your influence, The Speakers Group is your trusted guide.


🙌 Who We Serve

Our clients include:

  • Fortune 500 companies

  • Associations & non-profits

  • Healthcare organizations

  • Higher education institutions

  • Government and community agencies

They come to us for one reason: we deliver the right voice, for the right moment, every time.

Meet Our Founder

Shawn Ellis Adapt & Thrive Keynote Speaker

Shawn Ellis – Speaker, Strategist, and Connector

After five years helping build one of the nation’s top speakers bureaus, Shawn Ellis founded The Speakers Group with a new vision: a boutique firm where speakers weren’t just booked, but believed in.

Over the last two decades, Shawn has supported hundreds of meeting planners and thousands of event attendees—both behind the scenes and on stage himself as a keynote speaker on adaptability, resilience, and personal transformation. He brings a unique empathy to his work: He knows what it takes to book the right speaker, and what it feels like to be the one on the stage.

Shawn has served on the board of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus, and in 2010 was honored with their President’s Award for service. Now based in Columbus, OH, Shawn continues to shape the future of the speaking industry—one connection at a time.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re planning a meeting, building a brand, or preparing to share your voice in a bigger way, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how we can elevate your message—and your mission.

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Our Clients Speak

I’ve had the privilege of working with many great speakers and speakers agencies through the years and my experience with you ranks among the best. You’re never pushy, always friendly, and you make sure every little detail is in place to help me create a successful event. You are a true pro!

Featured Speakers

Motivational Keynote Speaker Shawn Ellis$10,000-14,999Shawn EllisThe Keynote Speaker Who Helps Leaders and Teams Adapt & Thrive Through ChangeView Speaker
Amy Jo Martin Renegade Way Keynote Speaker$25,000-40,000Amy Jo MartinAuthor of New York Times Bestseller Renegades Write the Rules, Host of the Why Not Now? Podcast, Transformative Motivational Keynote SpeakerView Speaker
Erik Wahl Artist Keynote Speaker$25,000-40,000Erik WahlKeynote Speaker on Innovation, Creativity & LeadershipView Speaker

Derrick Moore NFL Sports Speaker$10,000-14,999Derrick MooreFormer NFL Player, Developer of Extraordinary TeamsView Speaker

The “Elevating Thought Leadership” Blog

  • How to Lead Through Uncertainty: Insights from Top Keynote Speakers
  • Frankie Russo Keynote Speaker Video: Unlocking Limitless Growth in Business and Life
  • Creativity on Stage: Erik Wahl’s Keynote Inspires Innovation and Disruption
  • The Keynote Every Event Needs in 2025: Adapt & Thrive with Shawn Ellis
  • Introducing “Mastering the Moments”: A New Book by The Speakers Group’s Founder, Shawn Ellis

About The Speakers Group

More than a Speakers Bureau — We’re a Connection Platform.
The Speakers Group was founded by a speaker, for speakers. Rather than managing thousands of names, we carefully curate and elevate mission-driven thought leaders. Whether you’re planning an event or growing your speaking brand, we’re here to help you move ideas that matter. [Learn More …]

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