Harvie Herrington — Leadership Keynote Speaker

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Leadership Keynote Speaker
Student Success & School Culture Expert

Helping students, educators, teams, and organizations reach their full potential through leadership, responsibility, and purpose.

Harvie Herrington speaking on stage

Your future is created by your decisions — not your circumstances.

Harvie Herrington speaking to students

Why Harvie

Ownership Changes Everything

For more than 30 years, Harvie Herrington has helped students, educators, athletes, and professionals discover what becomes possible when they take ownership of their future.

From the football field to the locker room to the stage, his message is built on a simple truth: the people who win are the ones who decide to lead themselves first. That conviction has shaped thousands of students, staff, and teams across schools, colleges, and organizations.

Today, Harvie partners with schools and organizations to build leadership, strengthen culture, and turn potential into performance — leaving audiences with practical tools they actually use long after he leaves the room.

Watch Harvie In Action

Real Stories. Real Strategies. Real Impact.

Who Harvie Serves

One Message. Every Audience.

Schools

  • Student Assemblies
  • Convocations
  • Leadership Conferences
  • Staff Development

Colleges

  • TRIO
  • GEAR UP
  • Orientation Programs
  • Leadership Events

Organizations

  • Corporate Training
  • Leadership Development
  • Communication
  • Team Building

Signature Programs

Keynotes That Move People To Act

The Power of a Dream

Helping students discover purpose, set goals, and build a plan for their future.

Leadership Starts With You

Developing the mindset and habits of a true leader, from the inside out.

No Enemy Within

Overcoming self-imposed limitations and learning to live free.

Building Strong School Culture

Creating environments where students and staff genuinely thrive together.

Communication That Connects

Building stronger relationships and better-functioning teams.

Resilience Through Adversity

Turning setbacks into comebacks — and adversity into growth.

Why Organizations Bring Harvie Back

Results That Outlast The Applause

Leadership Development
Student Engagement
School Culture
Staff Motivation
Communication Skills
Personal Responsibility
Goal Setting
Team Building

Experience & Credentials

A Lifetime Of Leading People

Former Professional Football Player
18 Years High School Coaching
15 Years Fitness Business Owner
Former YMCA Director
Certified DISC Trainer
Certified Self-Talk Trainer
National Speaker
Kinesiology Degree

What People Are Saying

Trusted By Schools, Colleges & Organizations

Hear It From Them

In Their Words

Harvie's message hit our students right where they are. It was exactly what they needed to hear.

PrincipalHigh School

Our staff left inspired, energized, and ready to implement what they learned.

Assistant SuperintendentSchool District

Harvie is real, relatable, and delivers a message that sticks long after he leaves.

Student Leadership DirectorUniversity

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Let's work together to inspire your audience and create lasting impact.

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Inspire Today. Impact Tomorrow. Lead For Life.

Book Harvie For Your Next Event While Space Is Available

Give your organization or institutions the message
they need to perform at the highest levels!

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Fee: Varies Per Event

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