Devon harris

TOPICS - • Accountability • Change Management

• Collaboration • Diversity Equity & Inclusion

• Goal Setting • High Performance • Leadership

• Motivation • Resilience • Teamwork • Youth

devon harris - PROGRAMS

  • Keep On Pushing ™
  • A Bobsledder's Blueprint for Success
  • No Sled, No Problem: Principles for Resilient Living
  • Push Together, Win Together – The Power of Teamwork in Achieving the Impossible
  • Ride the Ice: Staying Calm in High-Pressure Situations

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LEARN TO KEEP ON PUSHING WITH 3X JAMAICAN

OLYMPIC BOBSLEDDER AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER!

devon harris - Biography

From the sun-baked streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the freezing tracks of four Winter Olympics, Devon Harris's extraordinary journey embodies the power of perseverance and unwavering determination. As a founding member of the legendary Jamaican Bobsled Team, Devon didn't just inspire the beloved Disney classic "Cool Runnings" – he redefined what's possible when you dare to dream beyond boundaries.


A graduate of the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Devon combines the mental fortitude of an elite military officer with the resilience of an Olympic athlete. His remarkable transformation from a young man in Kingston's tough inner city to an internationally acclaimed speaker demonstrates the very principles he shares with audiences worldwide: vision, bold action, and the courage to push beyond perceived limitations.


Fortune 500 companies consistently choose Devon for his rare ability to connect Olympic-level mindset training with everyday business challenges. His presentations don't just motivate – they transform. Whether addressing a small leadership team or commanding an arena of thousands, Devon's message catalyzes breakthrough performance and lasting change.

Beyond his speaking engagements, Devon is a published author and dedicated philanthropist. His "Keep On Pushing Foundation" supports education initiatives in disadvantaged communities, reflecting his commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation of dreamers and achievers.


Notable Achievements:

• Three-time Olympian

• Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate

• Author of "Keep On Pushing: Hot Lesson from Cool Runnings"

• Featured TEDx speaker

• Contributor to CNN, BBC, NBC and MSNBC on peak performance topics


Devon's presentations are more than motivational speeches – they're transformational experiences that ignite the Olympic spirit within every individual. His message resonates because it comes from lived experience: with the right mindset, there are no limits to what we can achieve.

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devon harris - MEDIA

"Devon's speech "Push Together, Win Together" was a perfect complement to our theme "Individually We Excel, Together We Thrive." His ability to seamlessly weave his remarkable Olympic bobsled journey with our company's collaborative goals demonstrated exceptional preparation and understanding of our organization."


"What impressed me most was how Devon connected his experiences of individual excellence within Jamaica's bobsled team to our data-driven sports analytics environment."


"Devon's engaging presentation style, punctuated with both humor and profound insights, kept our entire leadership team captivated. His message about maintaining excellence while fostering genuine teamwork provided exactly the inspiration we needed as we navigate our upcoming challenges. "

~ Statsperform


"Devon’s message of dreaming big and persevering through challenges resonated deeply with our team. With his inspiring journey from the Jamaican bobsled team to becoming a global motivational speaker, Devon reminded us that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about grit, determination, and believing in what’s possible. His energy, humor, and powerful storytelling left us feeling motivated and ready to push forward, no matter the obstacles. ~United Benefit

"Devon Harris delivered an incredible keynote that truly resonated with our senior leaders and managers at Southern Home Services. His 'Push Together, Win Together' message wasn’t just inspiring—it was exactly what our team needed to hear. He seamlessly tied it into our ‘All In for the Win’ theme, showing us how teamwork, resilience, and leadership drive success. Devon’s energy was contagious, his storytelling was powerful, and his ability to connect with our audience was second to none. The lessons he shared from his Olympic journey felt so relevant to our own challenges, making everyone walk away feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to push forward together. “

~ Southern Home Services

 

"Devon Harris was really fantastic today at our recognition event. Not only did he engage the crowd and keep them laughing, Devon also wove in a few key messages that we mentioned in our prep call. Good speakers come and inspire – GREAT speakers understand the objective of the meeting and personalize their message to fit. The extra work Devon put in customizing his presentation really reinforced the goals of the meeting and went a long way in making sure our guests could relate it to their own lives. After his presentation, Devon stayed for photos and was a real pleasure to meet and work with. I highly recommend him!"

~Gartner

 

“The team was in the middle of rocky transition and frankly, the moral was down across all 7 of our Digital Sales teams. Devon brought a lot of positive energy with amazing stories that the whole team could relate with.

We came out of the keynote speech with a ton of positive energy, and sense of pride that WE ARE THE TEAM to take Adobe to new highs. We ended the quarter hitting 119% during a historically slow Q3.

I can say, the keynote speech contributed to 15+% in production and millions of dollars in pipeline production for the quarter and getting us above and beyond our goals.”

~ Adobe

 

“Perfect, would be the word used to describe the message you delivered as our Keynote Speaker You delivered an inspired message to a very sophisticated group from some of the largest employee benefit organizations in the U.S.
5 Stars and high recommendations for anyone that may be considering you for a speaker event.”

~ Swiss Re

 

"We were fortunate enough to have Devon join one our team meetings to both inspire and reflect on past success and running hard at the future. Devon brings perspective from an incredible personal journey to reaching heights of performance many aspire to but few can attain. He brings an energy that leaves us feeling anything is possible with resiliency and determination. We can’t wait to have Devon back to spend time with us again!"

~ PayPal

 

"When looking for a motivational speaker for our first virtual company meeting I have to say I was feeling slightly nervous about how a motivational speaker would work virtually – would we get the same presence, excitement and inspiration that we get from speakers when we meet in person? With Devon Harris I have to say the answer is YES! Devon is a fantastic speaker – his talk was motivating, engaging and humorous and most of all it was memorable. His story is truly inspirational and the life lessons pulled through from his experience have stayed with us beyond the presentation. In fact he is often quoted by employees in other meetings since we heard him speak in January! The feedback from those that heard his presentation was amazing and I would absolutely recommend him to speak at any company engagement. "

~Jazz Pharmaceutical

 

"Devon Harris was the most well-prepared keynote speaker I have ever had the pleasure of working with for a user conference. He truly took the time to understand what our business and event were about, and he included many relevant details from our prep call into his highly engaging talk. His keynote was the perfect ending to our busy conference, and he kept everyone laughing. In addition, our customers rated his keynote as excellent across the board in our post- event survey. Thank you, Devon!"

~Crownpeak