SHAWN HARPER NFL PLAYER, AUTHOR,SPEAKER Motivational Speaker from Westerville, OH

"People would say, "Shawn, you're a failure... you're dumb… you're a loser." I failed the first grade. I stuttered my entire childhood, and kids called me names. I was even voted most likely to fail by my high school peers. I was marked. It was cruel, but I CHOSE to use it as fuel. I CHOSE to listen to my inner voice. I CHOSE to focus on winning. Winners exist internally. You have to CHOOSE your true identity. You have to CHOOSE to focus on your dream. You were born to WIN––– IF you CHOOSE it. I bring everything I know about winning to my game on stage. Never a dull moment. I'll take you out of your seat and onto the playing field with me. Everything I learned in the NFL locker room is fair game in the boardroom and in life. Winning is about pouring yourself into your hopes and dreams and being able to share it with other people: corporations, organizations, individuals, youth, families. It's about legacy. It's about changing the world." ~Shawn Harper Shawn Harper is regarded as one of the top, up and coming motivational/inspirational speakers in the country. A former college and seven-year professional football player, Shawn uses wit, humor, feats of strength, and his NFL experiences to draw and captivate his audience. He then delivers an earth-shaking message of motivation, encouragement, and hope. A classic rags-to-riches story, Shawn was born and raised in an impoverished area of Columbus, Ohio. Faced with insurmountable odds such as four learning disabilities, poverty, speech challenges, and the lowest GPA in his senior class, Shawn rose from an average football player to graduating from college and winning several national achievement awards. Shawn was on the roster of several NFL teams. Shawn is currently CEO of American Services and Protection in Columbus, Ohio. He is living proof that a set-back is a set up for a comeback! Shawn Harper travels the world sharing the wisdom he has gained through his life experiences. Hire Shawn and motivate your team with a power-packed performance and content that will pay dividends for years to come. What attendees are saying: Jerry King wrote: "...motivating and dynamic. We left with a stronger awareness of our individual capabilities and the contributions that we could make in our workplaces and the marketplace. Shawn is definitely a Class A speaker!" Michelle Whitlow wrote: "Absolutely amazing. I recommend that he speaks to all young men everywhere. His message is powerful." Jenine Johnson wrote: "He speaks from his heart and from his personal experiences in life which makes his story incredible and identifiable. He motivates, encourages, builds you up and shows great leadership he is an amazing speaker and individual." A student wrote: "He came to speak to our school today and his words made me almost cry. He is a wonderful person..." Phillip Neal wrote: "If you have any connections to a school, make every effort to get this fine young man to your school to speak to your students. You won't be disappointed."