Shawn Harper Former NFL Player

Shawn Harper is spreading the knowledge he's gained about triumphing in sports, business, and in life from NFL locker rooms to corporate board rooms in the United States and Europe. With more than 20 years of experience as a motivational/inspirational speaker, Shawn has touched the lives of countless people from all walks of life. He's renowned and beloved for his ability to inspire and motivate, and he's been able to do so thanks to his rise from challenging circumstances. Shawn learned not to let adversity define his destiny, even though he failed first grade, stuttered throughout his childhood, and was declared most likely to fail by high school peers. Rather than letting his difficult circumstances hold him back, Shawn learned to use them as fuel for success. He believes that winners exist internally, and that everyone can choose to focus on winning, their true identity, and their dreams.

Shawn brings his wealth of knowledge about success, gleaned from his experience in the NFL locker room, to each of his performances. A former college and professional football player, Shawn uses humor, feats of strength, and his experiences in the NFL to captivate his audience. His presentations can cover topics of leadership, capacity creation, vision, mission, teamwork, hard work, wise choices, and determination. Alternatively, Shawn can provide a motivational dose of encouragement to help groups go beyond the status quo to achieve success, productivity, and the formula for success in all their endeavors. Shawn's powerful and profound messages can change lives, and his audiences love his personable, believable, and humorous approach. His message is encapsulated by his signature quote: "You are not born winners or losers; you are born choosers!"