EXPERT ON:
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Effective Communication
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Entrepreneurship & Innovation
◉ Motivation & Mindset
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Award-Winning Speaker & Strategist — 20 years of experience delivering breakthrough success strategies; 2022 Speakercon Motivational Speaker of the Year, Two-Time TEDx Speaker, and 2nd place finalist in the 2025 Great American Speak Off.
◉ Leadership & Professional Development Expert — Founding partner with the John Maxwell Team, delivering training and inspiration to 50–60 organizations annually, including Ford, GE, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. Military, and more.
◉ Best-Selling Author & Influencer — Author of G.P.S My Success, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Les Brown Certified Platinum Speaker, and board director with the International Institute of Influencers.
Dr. Karim R. Ellis is the #1 Breakthrough Strategist.
A Dynamic Powerhouse Speaker with 20 years of experience in the field of speaking, training, and breakthrough success, Dr. Karim has authored the Best-Selling book G.P.S My Success and takes great pride in developing leaders and champions. His messages and concepts help leaders grow to the next level.
Dr. Karim is the 2022 Speakercon Motivational Speaker of the Year, recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Two-Time TEDx Speaker, Board Director with the International Institute of Influencers, member of the National Speakers Association, Past President with Toastmasters International, Les Brown Certified Platinum Speaker, and the owner of several successful businesses for two decades.
In 2025, Dr. Karim placed 2nd in the Great American Speak Off—the largest speaking competition in the world—outshining nearly 30,000 applicants to earn his spot as a finalist on the biggest stage in the industry at Grant Cardone’s 10X Growthcon in Las Vegas.
As a founding partner with the John Maxwell Team, Dr. Karim speaks, inspires, and teaches Leadership & Professional Development principles to 50-60 organizations yearly. Some of these companies include:
Ford Motor Company, Honda, General Electric, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson, Anthem, Kroger, Procter & Gamble, The United States Postal Service, ODOT, The United States Military, The National Urban League, SHRM, TEDx, and many more.
His YouTube channel has over 200 plus video testimonials from both event planners and attendees who have heard him speak and HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!
