Former NFL Football Player; Successful Businessman & Life Coach
Shawn Harper Biography
Shawn Harper is a former NFL offensive lineman with the Rams, the Colts, and NFL Europe. He is a junior college Hall of Famer at NIACC and was drafted to the NFL from Indiana University, Bloomington, where he earned a degree in criminal justice and sociology. He has directed a security business for nearly 20 years in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. American Services and Protection is among the largest minority-owned security service providers in Ohio. Harper has worked with corporate audiences at Dow, Sonic, JP Morgan Chase, Star Financial, FedEx, Proctor & Gamble, and many more. He’s the author of two power-packed books: "The Winning Edge - 8 Principles That Will Bring Out the Winner in You," and "The Winologist."
Harper grew up with 5 siblings in a single-parent household after divorce plunged the family into poverty. He was failing in school due to 5 documented learning disabilities and a debilitating stutter. An average football player with no accolades, he was even voted “Most likely to fail” in his graduating class. Harper was on the road to becoming another inner-city statistic but chose a new journey by shifting to a winner’s mindset! Harper learned that he wasn’t disabled; instead, he was uniquely enabled. He made it his mission to help others get out of their own way and equip them with the mindset of Playing to Win!
Harper now travels the world to both Live and Virtual Events, helping men and women personally and professionally use adversity as a tool to unlock their full potential. With unique insights, powerful principles, and mindset transformation, they will be equipped with actionable steps to envision and live their dreams now!
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Shawn Harper Speaking Topics
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The Winner's Mindset
Too many organizations operate in defense mode—protecting resources instead of pursuing opportunities. Shawn equips leaders and teams to embrace a growth mindset, adapt to challenges, and seize new possibilities.
Outcomes:
- Leaders who conf idently navigate change and uncertainty.
- Teams that take ownership and deliver proactive solutions.
- A culture that replaces fear with innovation and momentum.
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Creating A Culture of Champions
Thriving companies are built on cultures where people feel valued, connected, and driven. Shawn shares practical steps for reducing burnout, boosting morale, and creating workplaces where employees want to stay and succeed.
Outcomes:
- Reduced turnover through stronger employee engagement.
- Greater team resilience in high-pressure environments.
- Increased performance fueled by connection and shared purpose.
Shawn Harper Videos
Achieving YOUR DREAMS, Speech from NFL Player | Shawn Harper | Goalcast Motivational Speech
Former NFL player Shawn Harper speaks of how he crushed people's expectaions of him to realize his dream Want More Inspiring Stories? ► The...
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What topics does Shawn Harper speak about?
Shawn Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Anti-Racism, Athlete, Author, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Business, Business Leadership, Christian, Christian, Christian Athletes, College, Disability, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Executive Leadership, Faith & Religion, Faith & Religion, Family & Parenting, Finance, Football, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Leadership, Literacy, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Social Activism, Sports, Sports Motivation, Success, Thought Leadership -
Where does Shawn Harper travel from?
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Shawn Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Winner's Mindset , Creating A Culture of Champions, The Winner's Edge For Peak Performance , Identity Driven Leadership and From The Locker Room To The Board Room. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Harper for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shawn Harper generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Jim Morris, Rocky Bleier, Darryl Strawberry and Amelia Rose Earhart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Harper for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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