Stephen Shaner, widely known as The Attitude "Chiropractor," is an award-winning international professional speaker, podcast host, and author dedicated to changing lives one attitude adjustment at a time. He has spent over 40 years studying human behavior, dynamics, and ethics, mapping out how our personal mindsets fundamentally transform the people and workplace cultures around us. Through his business, Awesome Attitude, Stephen delivers high-energy keynotes, private sessions, and interactive workshops designed to provide a "pain-free attitude adjustment" that helps corporate teams and individuals reach their peak potential.
Stephen’s unique leadership perspective is rooted in decades of diverse service. He spent 15 years as a certified facilitator of Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, an experience that deeply informed his actionable, collaborative approach to personal growth. A celebrated figure in communication excellence, he is a 21-year veteran of Toastmasters International and a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) who previously served as District Governor for District 6 and Region Advisor for Region 4.
An entertainer at heart, Stephen is also a professional magician and a graduate of the Chavez College of Magic. Having watched countless reactions while performing at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, he masterfully blends the wonder of illusion into his corporate training through his signature concept, "Magic with a Message". When he isn’t speaking or writing, Stephen is a dedicated amateur radio operator who volunteers his time as an ARRL District Emergency Coordinator and acts as Secretary of the Macon Area Ham Radio Society in Middle Tennessee, formerly its founding President.
He is the author of several transformative guides, including The Art of Being Awesome, An Attitude of Service, and The Perfect Gift. He also hosts the popular weekly podcast, Are You Awesome Today?, where he invites industry leaders to share strategies on empathy-driven leadership, team efficiency, and personal growth. Stephen brings an engaging humility, heart, and trademark humor to everything he does, reminding his audience that true greatness is always determined by our willingness to serve others.
