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Avatar for Shawn Harper Former NFL Player
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Shawn Harper Former NFL Player
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Shawn Harper Former NFL Player
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  • Serves Newport News, VA
Shawn Harper is one of the most high-impact motivational/inspirational speakers in the country! A former college and 7-year professional football player, Shawn weaves passion, wit, humor into his wisdom-filled messages regarding business, life, and sports to draw in and captivate his audiences. *25+ years of experience! Speaks to all types of audiences and venues *Powerful motivational and inspirational messages for middle-aged C-Suite execs/entrepreneurs down to middle-school students. Gets rave reviews! *Former NFL Player (Rams, Colts, NFL Europe) at the left tackle/offensive line position; knows how to lay the foundation and do the work that allows others to shine! *20+ years as an entrepreneur; understands the highs and lows of business ownership and leadership *Author of two books on Amazon: "The Winning Edge: 8 Principles That Will Bring Out the Winner in You" and "The Winologist" *Energy, authenticity, and heart-felt passion in his presentations *A pleasure to work with; ensures he understands your vision for the event *Rose from poverty, broken home, learning disabilities, speech impediment, gangs, alcohol, drugs and more, but chose to break through all the barriers "I bring everything I know about winning to my game on stage. Winning is about pouring yourself into your hopes and dreams and being able to share it with others: corporations, organizations, individuals, youth, and families. It's about legacy. It's about changing the world." ~Shawn Harper *FEATURED TOPICS - Leadership, Creating Capacity, Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Wise Choices, Overcoming Adversity, Winning in the Classroom, and more! Expect powerful doses of encouragement and motivation to move your group from status quo to high productivity by building and maintaining a winning attitude in all endeavors. You will be congratulated for choosing Shawn Harper as an investment in your people!See more
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David Holloway
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David Holloway

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As one of the most requested speakers, All Star front line competitor David Holloway has traveled over half a million miles, inspiring many of the FORTUNE 500; with his epic stories & strategies of - Making The Impossible Happen! A former ‘Walk-on Underdog’, Holloway beat incredible odds to become a Maryland legend & NFL All-Star front line competitor. Who was the driving force in turning around one of the worst franchises in sports. Helping build the foundation that brought the ARIZONA CARDINALS to SUPERBOWL XLIII. Today, he shares best practices to leaders who are committed to an extraordinary future. Giving audiences a behind the scenes look - into the world of highly successful World-Class Competitors & World Champions - who will consistently outperform the competition. Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide: His clients have included the likes of: Pepsi Co. – Xerox – Century 21 – Hollander Sleep Products – Blue Cross Blue Shield – FTI Consulting – Delta Partners - Yelp – Under Armour – & more… David’s also an Executive Coach & Trainer - sharing his expert insights with numerous billion dollar companies, Coaching CEO’s, & Teams on how to upgrade the playbook, maximize talent, and re-invent their organizations. David Holloway is much more than ‘just another athlete.’ He’s an engaging speaker & is recognized as a team-building expert - who comes from a long line of prominent national leaders who helped shape America. His passions today are helping people, companies & organizations achieve new levels of excellence. MORE ON HOLLOWAY… Beyond being a speaker and trainer, Holloway is founder of Inside The Holloway Huddle a master class curriculum that gives people expert strategies on peak performance, overcoming adversity, personal development, & sustaining resiliency in a competitive landscape. David’s accomplishments have landed him appearances on: ABC, NBC Sports, ESPN, ESPN Classic, the 700 club, featured coverage on USA Today, Washington Post, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He’s guess lectured at Yale and has been featured speaker at the Challenger Center. THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE CONTINUES… His credibility, and bottom line results are not only something he’s done first hand – but, in fact, has been around it his entire life. Some of the leaders in his immediate family include… His dad, Brian, was captain of the ’85 New England Patriots Super bowl XX team. His brother was a football start at Boston College. And, his maternal grandfather, ‘Pie’ McKenzie, won the ’70 & ’72 Stanley Cup as part of the ‘Big Bad’ Boston Bruins. Also noted: he’s had 3 college Presidents (currently his uncle is the president of Rutgers University). His great grandfather Bill Trent helped start the UNCF & served on 2 presidential cabinets.See more
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Dan Galloway, Inspirational Speaker
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Dan Galloway, Inspirational Speaker
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  • Serves Newport News, VA
I love what I do! Through a blend of entertainment, engagement, enthusiasm, and inspiration, I encourage youth and adults to embrace their uniqueness and enjoy their journey. Based in Raleigh, I will travel anywhere on earth to inspire humans (while making them laugh) at career expos, colleges, companies, and conferences. Talks & Workshops: Youth My love for inspiring youth began in a full-time Career Services role at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in which I educated students on a variety of career management topics through engaging coaching and guest speaking engagements at fraternities, sororities, classes, and clubs. While at UCF, my dedication to making a difference was recognized when I received a nomination as a Student Affairs Outstanding Service Award Finalist. In addition to impacting the lives of students at UCF, I've since then been a guest inspirational speaker and continuing education class instructor at Duke University, North Carolina State University, and Wake Tech Community College. Talks & Workshops: Adults For more than 20 years, I served as a workshop faciliator at Right Management, a globally recognized career transition (outplacement) firm. In this role, I traveled in 10 states to conduct career transition workshops designed for professionals in a variety of industries whose jobs were impacted by downsizing. Although every project was unique and memorable, the one that stands out took place over a 30-month period in which I collaborated with 18 career coaches to service 3,000 job candidates. In addition to facilitating outplacement workshops and giving talks on college campuses, I have been a guest speaker at events sponsored by Wake County Lifelong Learning, YMCA, Capital Area Workforce Development Board, and the Raleigh Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. One of the most exciting things I experienced took place in a 24-hour period in which I delivered two keynotes on opposite coasts; the first in California, the second in North Carolina. Adversity A cornerstone of inspirational speaking is persevering through adversity. I’m an "open book" who enjoys sharing excerpts from a massive library of challenges that have put me to the test, time and time again. At age six, I was the sole witness to my adoptive dad’s death. As childhood progressed, I was bullied, came very close to drowning in the Atlantic Ocean, sustained a severe concussion playing basketball, and miraculously survived a car accident when a bus plowed through a red light. In college, I spent a semester with a roommate who practically never slept and repeatedly tried to light me on fire! Since college, I have endured a variety of challenges as a job candidate, employee, and entrepreneur. As a bonus, I have been living with and learning to manage the unique dynamics of ADHD. To say my journey has resembled that of a rollarcoaster would be a grave understatement. In 2016, my search for details surrounding my biological background produced some startling revelations. Despite all I’ve been through, and continue to face, both my enthusiasm and sense of humor are alive and well. I love life! Recruiting Prior to my career in speaking and coaching, I worked in employee recruitment capacities in high-volume, fast-paced environments at three tourism industry leaders: SeaWorld, Hilton (Disney Resort), and Universal Studios. Education & MBTI My Bachelor of Arts was earned at Western Illinois University. Through CPP, Inc., I am certified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI is a time-tested assessment that I have always enjoyed incorporating into workshops on a variety of personal and professional development topics.See more
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