Biography

Shawn Harper knows what it feels like to encounter failures, road blocks and disappointments. Growing up on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, Shawn had to overcome failure, adversity and learning disabilities. But he discovered the secrets to unlocking “The Winning Edge,” and now speaks all over the world training others to win in business and in life.

When Shawn Harper steps on the stage, he unpacks strategies and techniques used by professional athletes to compete and win at the highest levels. His unique no excuses approach will leave your audience ready to win as individuals and in teams.

Shawn customizes his keynote to fit your goals and audience. He has helped transform thousands of corporate environments, built leadership, trained teams and impacted youth development in schools and programs.

Shawn excites your attendees out of their chair and onto the playing field of the business of winning. He rips phone books, rolls up frying pans, and carries humans on his back to demonstrate the power of action. Your attendees will tap into the mental game of peak performance athletes, push through excuses, and set in motion their greatest potential to drive to the next level.

Hire Shawn Harper for an unforgettable experience that will motivate your attendees to produce results.

Shawn is the author of The Winning Edge. Shawn is also an investor, CEO and founder of American Services and Protection in Columbus, Ohio, and Bridge Builders International. He serves on the board of King’s Ransom Foundation. Shawn is actively involved in his church and is a loving husband, father and family man.

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Just Who Do You think You Are?

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How do your beliefs about yourself influence your thoughts, actions and reactions?

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How can you truly know yourself and consistently outperform and reach your goals?

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How does your culture, your upbringing, and your family values shape your sense of self?

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What is the secret to self-confidence?

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Motivation

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Testimonials

Shawn is a very POWERFUL speaker who speaks right to your heart! He’s a very honorable man who is captivating and motivating!! I highly recommend you hear him speak!
– Lori Grossman Meyerson
Shawn is the most dynamic, challenging, and inspirational speakers out there. Play to win by living by design. Awesome stuff!!!
– David Pavlik
Shawn is one of the most down-to-earth NFL stars I have ever met with a wealth of knowledge and life lessons that anyone can apply to their life. His humanitarian side of “giving back” is something that all will enjoy.
– Jim Lambright
I have had the privilege of hearing Shawn speak on multiple occasions. “Inspiring” just scratches the surface. He is inspiring, engaging, encouraging, energetic… I could go on and on.
– Angie Bauer Crum
Shawn Harper is not just a motivational speaker, but someone who speaks from the word and heart of God.
– Jim Gloyd

Booksby Shawn Harper

The Winning Edge - Book

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