Most Requested Topics
“Cream Rises to the Top - #154” – About my journey from graduating last in my class (#154) with four learning disabilities, severe speech impediments, and poverty to achieving college graduation, NFL status, becoming a motivational speaker and CEO of my own company.
“Breaking the Chains” – Sharing about how to detect, address, and break destructive patterns and cycles in your life. This is great for all types of presentations/seminars (sales, leadership, motivation).
“You’re not a Winner or Loser – You’re a Chooser!” – This is about empowerment and motivation, teaching others to move from being victims to victors. Great for school assemblies, youth groups, conferences, retreats, etc.
“Just who do you think you are?” – This is about self-concept and self-esteem. It addresses the inner-thoughts and attitudes you have toward and about yourself and making changes where necessary.
About This Speaker
Did you know that 70% of person's success or failure is based on his or her self-esteem? Mr. Harper's message focuses on self concept and personal empowerment. He can show you, based on his own experience and success, how to journey from victim to victor, unlocking the champion in you and your team, as he has for thousands of others in the last 15 years.
Shawn grew up one of six children in a home affected by divorce and poverty. He also suffered from 4 learning disabilities which led to subsequent academic and disciplinary problems in school. He graduated with the very last academic ranking of his high school class with a 1.62 GPA.
Fortunately, he was given a chance to play football in his senior year at high school and although a below-average player, he also received the opportunity to play while attending a junior college in Mason City, Iowa. During this time, Shawn went through a metamorphosis and made a radical change in his attitude. He set what seemed like impossible goals for himself, including going to a Big-Ten University and the NFL. By the time of his graduation from junior college, he was noticed by Indiana University and given a chance to play football. After two seasons, he gained the attention of the NFL and was drafted third-pick in the fourth round to the L.A. Rams. Shawn continued to play football for 7 years while sharing his life story with various non-profit groups, churches and corporations during the off-seasons.
After officially retiring form the NFL in the year 2000, Shawn assumed that his speaking engagements would subside, but the opposite happened instead! He has been able to speak all over the country and world, impacting audiences of all sizes, ages, demographic and locations. He is also President and CEO of American Services and Protection, LLC, which has been equipped him to address corporate audiences. He uses personal stories, feats of strength and humor to captivate audiences. He can work with you to address your specific challenges.
What Clients Are Saying
“Mr. Harper has been a keynote speaker for National City employee events over the last couple of years. In addition, he has been a keynote speaker for The Accountant Information Market Group (CPE) Seminar. His motivational performance consistently receives a perfect 10 rating based on feedback from employees and CPE participants. He arrives prepare, “pumped up” and readh to motivate the participants. I would recommend Mr. Harper to any business looking to affect change in their organization.”
Sue A. McGuire, Assistant Vice President National City
"The quality of his message on how to break away from failure and strive for success is essential in today's world."
Jim Yeazell - Principal - Northwestern High School
“Shawn is a man of utmost integrity and responsibility and has remarkable wisdom when dealing with business situations, and people in general.” Scot Cresman, PhD. Power of Choice Foundation
Recent Clients
National City Bank
Illinois Department of Corrections
Blue Bird Busses
New Jersey Local School District
Deer Lake School (British Columbia, Canada)
Caprino Management |
