About
Devon Harris
Original Jamaican bobsledder, Motivational speaker, and author who teaches how to KEEP ON PUSHING
About
Devon Harris
Original Jamaican bobsledder, Motivational speaker, and author who teaches how to KEEP ON PUSHING
International Motivational Keynote Speaker
As an original member of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team and captain of the 1992 and 1998 teams; 3-time Olympian, Devon Harris achieved his grand dream. His current dream is to inspire others to achieve theirs. As an international motivational keynote speaker, Devon is tapping the same energy, determination and skills that enabled him to bobsled with the best in the world and is now sparking audiences of all ages to dream big and take their “game” to the next level.
Born on Christmas Day, 1964, Devon Harris was raised in the violent ghetto environment of Olympic Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. The greatest gift he ever received was the belief that a positive attitude and a never say die philosophy would carry him farther than a sense of injustice and a heart filled with anger. Devon Harris graduated from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England and received a Queen’s Commission in December 1985 and served in the officer corps of the Jamaica Defence Force until December 1992 when he retired as a Captain.
Motivational Keynote Corporate Speaker
Companies that hire inspirational keynote speakers for their corporate events love Devon Harris. He has positively impacted and inspired thousands at corporate events for Fortune 500 companies non-profits, governmental organizations, schools, and universities.
At the heart of his message are the lessons he has learned about the power of persistence over all sorts of obstacles in order to live one’s best life. Whether he is speaking at corporate events, or just interacting one on one, Devon Harris’ mission is the same—to bring this message of how everyone can keep on pushing and working for their dreams every day of their professional as well as personal lives
How may I serve You .?
Encouraged by his commanding officer, Devon tried out for and was selected to the first Jamaican bobsled team. The team competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada and their exploits inspired the Disney blockbuster movie Cool Runnings.
The Keep On Pushing Foundation which he founded in 2006 aims to support and enhance the education of kids in disadvantaged communities by providing practical solutions to the challenges that are preventing them from getting educated.
Through the Keep On Pushing Foundation, Devon also works with Right to Play as an athlete ambassador. He supports Right to Play’s efforts in using sport and play in refugee camps around the world to enhance child development and build community capacity.
Being an ex-serviceman, Devon understands the commitment, sense of duty and sacrifices made by those who volunteer to serve. As a private citizen he is cognizant of the fact that the freedoms he enjoys are paid for by the courage and sacrifice of these men and women. As a result he has also devoted time to visit the troops serving in the Persian Gulf and around the country. He is the author of the motivational children’s book, Yes, I Can! and the semi-autobiographical motivational book Keep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings.
During the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, Korea, Devon was inducted as an Olympian
For Life by the World Olympian Association for his significant contribution to society.
He lives in New York and is married with 5 children.
Feedback & Reviews
” Devon was entertaining and
motivational. He customized his
presentation to meet the needs
and vision of our school district.
He has inspired us to “Keep on
Pushing!” “
Jackson County School District
” Thank you for the
incredibly passionate and
inspirational speech you
delivered at our annual
meeting. You had our
attention from the start
and we thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated the
insightful lessons you drew
from your Olympic bobsled
experiences.. “
Schenker Logiscs
” Devon’s speech was certainly one
of the highlights of the meeting!!
People really liked the messages
he conveyed in his speech and
were able to relate to them at
both professional & personal
levels. “