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"We truly enjoyed having Devon as the speaker for our event. His warmth and passion really engaged the audience members. Most importantly, he was able to tie his expertise (athletics and sportsmanship) to what's important to our audience. His "take-away" message was inspiring and made everyone feel good. As a bonus, he was very generous with his time after the event and stayed to autograph DVDs and spend time chatting with people."

Aviva Belsky Association of Medical Publications

"Devon Harris spoke to our church prior to our participation in a medical/dental mission trip in rural south Jamaica. His personal story, combined with his energetic and engaging speaking style, greatly increased the focus and personal ownership of the work. I would recommend Devon as a speaker for any group in your church or congregation."

Bill Todd, Christian Formation Director Woodcrest Chapel

"Devon exceeded all of our expectations. He had the audience in tears and laughter almost at the same time. His ability to compare his story with a pattern for conducting our lives was outstanding. He received one of the few standing ovations we have ever given a speaker."

Chuck Brandon, Director of Field Services National Propane Gas Association

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Hot Lessons from Cool Runnings - Coaching for Sales and Personal succes

Suitable for a kick-off or closing presentation, this motivational program draws from the powerful experiences of the real life Jamaican Bobsled Team as well as those espoused in the Disney blockbuster movie “Cool Runnings.” This dynamic presentation is as light hearted as it is poignant. The audience will leave laughing, inspired and with a better understanding of what it takes to achieve the impossible.

The Power and Magic of Teamwork

This program is also suitable as an event kickoff. As the Captain of the Jamaican Bobsled Team and a former Captain in the Jamaica Defence Force, Devon knows what it takes to develop, inspire and direct a winning team. An incredible program for leadership and management training seminars, attendees will translate the challenges and triumphs of the first Jamaican Bobsled Team into easily applicable lessons for today’s managers and tomorrow’s leaders.

An Olympic Athlete's View of Diversity in the Workplace

A fresh look at how diversity in the workplace is not just a legal or moral or corporate ethic...it is fundamentally practical, and brings the best teams to the playing field. Devon brings a creative and inspirating look at how, in the Olympics, the only thing that matters is performance, attitude and teamwork...with humor and understanding that comes from living what he believes, Devon - in a non-preachy, non-jargon manner - delivers a great message to groups of all sizes about how to be more successful at work, at home, in life by embracing and applying the innate strengths of a diversity philosophy.

Keep On Pushing: An Olympic Athlete's Message of Persistence

Devon brings his humor and perspective to a entertaining and effective message of how to persist to succeed, with wisdom, preparation, talent, teamwork, humor, passion, hard work and smart planning. Devon uses stories from his hardscrabble upbringing to his unlikely route that took him from violent ghettos, to Sandhurst, to the Olympics. With humor and compassion and real-life how-to guidance, Devon inspires the audience to 'keep on pushing'....to use his phrase when asked how he got that bobsled down that run...and of course, metaphorically, how to get just about ANYTHING done in this world.

But Devon's message isnt just about magical thinking; he communicates his desire to make sure that everyone, from children to adults, in any setting, from any background, not just have and articulate and hold on to their dreams, but to take the practical, and often difficult steps, towards realizing their dreams. And most important, while evaluating progress, stoking those fires continually, and not letting anything, or anyone, deter you from where you want to go.

For, as Devon points out, if he can do it, he is very confident that you not only deserve the opportunity to go for YOUR dreams, but that YOU have as a good a chance of doing so as, say, a poor Jamaican kid has of competing in the Olympics in a winter sport he never even saw, representing a country that has no winter, and watching his story become one of the most popular Disney films ever made.

Get In, Sit Down™

This half day seminar is suitable for all levels. Through open discussions and team building exercises, participants will be entertained, educated and motivated. They will emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and thorough understanding of the techniques which they can draw upon in their work environment. They will be equipped with the essential tools necessary for them to truly function as an Olympic caliber team.

Keynotes

Devon's keynote presentations focus on the importance of having a dream, persistence in overcoming adversity, embracing change and not allowing others to define the limits of your success. He delivers programs that are comprehensively customized, inspirational and vividly descriptive; drawing strong analogies to his experiences growing up in a violent ghetto environment and achieving the status of a three-time Olympic athlete and member of the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Devon offers a masterful blend of entertainment and meaningful content that is fun, effective and highly motivational. Audiences love Devon because he truly speaks from the heart and has an uncanny ability to connect on a deep level. Devon’s fascinating personal story combined with his captivating speaking ability move audiences to be more introspective. They leave more focused on their own goals and dreams; clinging to a renewed sense that they can attain higher levels of personal achievement.