INSPIRE. EQUIP. TRANSFORM.
Unlock Your Team’s Winning Edge
Shawn Harper isn’t your average school speaker. He’s a former NFL offensive lineman who went from being labeled “Most Likely to Fail” to playing professional football and owning a successful business. Today, he brings that same grit, mindset, and energy to K–12 schools across the country helping students to believe again and helping educators shift culture from the inside out.
Whether it’s a student assembly, a small group mentorship, or professional development for staff, Shawn delivers a message that sticks and strategies that work.
SPEAKING TOPICS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT
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
