Shawn Harper
Former Professional NFL Athlete & High-Performance Coach
Shawn Harper
Former Professional NFL Athlete & High-Performance Coach
Biography
As a former professional NFL athlete, Shawn learned that victory isn’t just about talent—it’s about culture, discipline, and mindset. After retiring from the field, he translated those lessons into a powerful framework for organizational success.
For more than two decades, he has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, national associations, and educational institutions to create environments where leaders and teams thrive under pressure.
Today, Shawn is a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership strategist who equips organizations with tools that drive measurable outcomes. His Winner’s Culture™ Framework helps companies reduce burnout, strengthen retention, and build winning teams that sustain long-term success.
Shawn’s message is more than inspiration—it’s a repeatable system that leaders can apply immediately. His Winner’s Culture™ Framework aligns four pillars—Resilience, Connection, Momentum, and Accountability—to shift organizations from defense to offense.
Speech Topics
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 confidently navigate change and uncertainty.
- Teams that take ownership and deliver proactive solutions.
- A culture that replaces fear with innovation and momentum.
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.
The Winners Edge for Peak Performance
In today’s competitive workplace, talent alone isn’t enough—organizations need a strategic edge to perform at their best. Shawn draws from real-world experience, revealing how small shifts in mindset and daily choices create momentum.
Outcomes:
- Equip leaders and teams with strategies to consistently perform under pressure.
- Build a culture that transforms setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
- Empower employees with tools to create momentum.
Identity Driven Leadership
Authentic leadership drives trust, and trust drives performance. Shawn introduces his Identity-Driven Leadership model, helping executives and managers align who they are with how they lead—so they can inspire action at every level.
Outcomes:
- Leaders who influence through authenticity and clarity.
- Stronger collaboration across teams and departments.
- A leadership pipeline built on trust, accountability, and growth.
From the Locker Room to the Boardroom
Winning in sports and winning in business share the same DNA: teamwork, strategy, and resilience. Shawn translates NFL-tested principles into actionable insights for organizations that want to win in today’s competitive landscape.
Outcomes:
- Teams that communicate and collaborate more effectively.
- Leaders who balance short-term wins with long-term growth.
- A resilient workforce prepared to perform under pressure.
Your Path. Your Choices. Your Future.
Too many students are drifting through life unsure of who they are or where they’re going.
Shawn Harper knows that story — because he lived it. In this powerful message, he helps students see the truth: that every choice they make is a step toward their future. He doesn’t lecture — he connects. Through his story, Shawn shows students how to stop reacting and start owning their direction.
Outcomes:
- Students develop ownership and responsibility for their choices
- Increased focus on long-term goals and life vision
- Practical steps for shifting from victim to victor mindset
Anti-Bullying and Respect: Stand Up. Stand Together.
In every school, there’s someone who feels invisible, misunderstood, or under attack.
Shawn brings a fresh, honest approach to bullying — speaking not just to victims, but to bystanders and bullies themselves. With authenticity and emotion, he helps students understand the power of respect and the strength of inclusion. He inspires the quiet ones to speak up and the loud ones to look inward.
Outcomes:
- Students build empathy and emotional intelligence
- School culture shifts toward respect and accountability
- Students leave with tools to stand up for others and themselves
Anti-Drug and Alcohol Awareness: Choose To Win
Peer pressure is real. But so is purpose.
In this gripping talk, Shawn shares how he overcame the same temptations many students face today. He doesn’t just tell students to “say no” — he shows them why saying no matters. Through storytelling and straight talk, he equips youth with the confidence to lead, not follow.
Outcomes:
- Students gain clarity on their values and decisions
- Lower risk-taking behavior through mindset reframing
- Increased resilience to peer pressure
The Winner's Mindset For Students
Grades do not define potential. Circumstances do not limit destiny.
Shawn went from being labeled “Most Likely to Fail” to living a life of impact. This talk is about rewiring identity and teaching students how to play their game to win. It’s not about hype. It’s about habits. Shawn helps students develop the inner drive to stay focused, stay grounded, and show up as winners.
Outcomes:
- Students build confidence and belief in their future
- Shift from fixed mindset to growth mindset
- Higher motivation, engagement, and personal accountability
For Educators
Shawn also leads high-impact professional development designed to help teachers connect with students who are often the hardest to reach with real strategies that go beyond theory. Staff leave feeling empowered, equipped, and reconnected to their purpose.
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