I am a former college and professional football player who has appeared on ESPN, ABC, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated. I am also an entrepreneur, educator and speaker, having spoken in over 9,000 schools, universities, and corporations. For numerous years I have travelled and presented in over 61 countries, including Australia, India, Japan, England, Germany, Russia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Egypt, Niger, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
I graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Business Finance, during which he held the football team’s highest grade point average.
While playing football at USC, I was the team's leading tackler and an All-Conference player. I was also selected to the All-American Strength Team, and played in one of college football's biggest and most exciting games, The Rose Bowl. I won 2 Championship Rings.
After college, I signed a professional football contract with the New York Giants.
I was one of the strongest players in the nation. Standing 6' feet 1" inch tall, weighs 290 pounds, and bench presses over 515 pounds and leg presses 1800 pounds.
Purpose
My ultimate goal is to change people profoundly on an emotional and/or mental level, and to help them make some kind of professional or personal change in their lives and within themselves.
Objectives
My objective is to be simple, powerful, and clear. Motivational and shareable. My actionable words, conversational delivery and storytelling keep it fun. You hear it, you get it – and you want to share it.
Mission
My mission is to pursue what I value in life and empower audiences to do the same. I challenge audiences to overcome their obstacles and meet their goals. I want to continue sharing my inspirational message.
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INTERNATIONAL IMPACT
I have spanned the globe, touching lives, sharing hope to prison inmates, encouraging the poor, edifying school staff, challenging leaders, and inspiring students.
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Countries Visited: EgyptNigerZimbabweAbu DhabiOmanIsrealJordanZimbabweThailandCambodiaIndiaJapanChinaEnglandScotlandIrelandDenmarkSweden Finland Holland FranceSpainGreeceGermanyItalyRussiaEstoniaUkraineTurkeyVenezuelaBrazilBoliviaPeruNicaraguaCosta Rica Honduras MexicoJamaicaBahamasAntiguaTrinidad Belize Bermuda ArubaCuraçao St Thomas Puerto RicoCanada UAE DubaiUAE Abu DhabiIsland of Crete
INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAMS
I have been inspiring schools, corporations, military soldiers, school district employees, and university students, in over 61 countries around the globe.
“You were not born a Winner or a Loser, you were born a Chooser”
Not only did Keith Davis have a very tough childhood, he also struggled academically, as he persevered to overcome his remedial reading problems as a high school student. Yet, thru intense hard work and much needed help, he eventually overcame, and went on to graduate with the highest overall grade point average on his team from the prestigious University of Southern California Business School. He was also selected as an Academic All-American nominee player, and won the renowned Scholar Award of Honor Award!
Program time: 45-60 minutes
TOPICS:
We make RIGHT CHOICES......when we listen to RIGHT VOICESNot born a WINNER or......a LOSER, but a CHOOSERAcademic Motivation and TestingTexas STAAR EXAM MotivationRespect for AllBullying/ Cyber Bullying The Dangers of VapingCampus Fighting/ Dating Violence Teen Dating: LOVE or LUST?Healthy Relationship ChoicesUsing Social Media ResponsiblyP.U.S.H (Persevere Until Success Happens)Dream & Hope or Suicide& DepressionDiversity/ Inclusion/ Black History
I was planning on trying weed for the first time this weekend, and now after your speech, it truly changed my mind. I don’t think I could ever thank you enough“-
Jessica
Student
My whole family are in gangs (Latin Kings and Queens), but now after your speech, I am choosing not to be in the gang, I want to get out, I AM going to get out.
Omar
Student
Well my life has been very hard and I have tried to kill myself. But now that I’ve heard what you have to say, I’ve decided that my life is worth living
“You were not born a Winner or a Loser, you were born a Chooser”
Elementary school, Keith Davis was a chubby overweight kid, who wore glasses, and was not a very good athlete.
Not only did Keith Davis have a very tough childhood, he also struggled academically, as he persevered to overcome his remedial reading problems as a student. Yet, thru intense hard work and much needed help, he eventually overcame, and went on to graduate with the highest overall grade point average on his team from the prestigious University of Southern California Business School. He was also selected as an Academic All-American nominee player, and won the renowned Scholar Award of Honor Award!
The personal challenge for each child:
BE POLITE BE PREPAREDBE POSITIVE PARTICIPATEBE PROMPTBE PRODUCTIVE
EACH DAY COMMIT TO:
EFFORT
“It is not about perfection, It is about effort. Responsible. Raising their potential. Persevering through obstacles. Must show progress or improvement.
EDUCATION
Class participation. Completing all work. Self motivationg. Going beyond basic expectations. Character displaying initiative, honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, optimism.
EXCELLENCE
Greatness happens here! Contributes to community through service or volunteering. Good character. Outstanding achievements. Hard work. Honesty. Pride.
Topics/Overview:
P.U.S.H (Persevere Until Success Happen)Respect for all.No bullying/no cyber bullying.Readers become leaders.Standardized Test Motivation (Texas STAAR EXAM)
TESTIMONIALS
You made me realize that I can do anything if I try! I will do my very best on my STAAR EXAM! I will keep in mind what you said! Thank you.
You spoke with such humor and enthusiasm! Most of all, you are a compassionate person who really cares, and wants to help kids. Your ability to motivate and inspire left our students spellbound and excited about doing their best on the STAAR test...and our students have just achieved the highest test scores in district history!!
“We Make Right Choices, When We Choose to Listen to Right Voices”.
BOTH A MALE & FEMALE PERSPECTIVE:
Speaking to college athletes at the same time.
Keith Davis is a former All-Conference player, and leading tackler from the prestigious Rose Bowl Champion USC Trojans. He was also selected to the All-American Strength Team( bench pressing over 515lbs.), and signed his NFL contract with the N.Y Giants.
He was born poor, in the rough inner city of Los Angeles, into a family filled with addictions, and a father who committed suicide, and a mother who struggled with alcoholism and abusive relationships. He was the first in his family to attend college. He went from entering college as a remedial underachieving student, to graduating with his teams highest GPA and an Academic All-American nominee.
Sara Davis is a former All-American sprinter from the prestigious top ranked UCLA Track & Field team. She was coached by an Olympic coaching legend, coach Bobby Kersee. Sara’s teammates at UCLA consisted of some of the greatest Olympic legends in Track & Field history: Flo Jo, Jackie Joyner Kersee, and Gail Devers, who all were Gold Medalist and world record holders. Sara also ran on a record setting UCLA 4x100 relay team, and later went on to win 3 Silver Medals in the USATF Masters 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters events. Growing up as a teen, Sara was raised in the beautiful and super wealthy ocean front community of Malibu California. Her unique experience and perspective, coupled with Keith’s inner city perspective, create the perfect mix to challenge and inspire any group of college students, no matter what background they may have originated from.
Let’s Discuss:
● Dating Distractions
● Dating Violence
● Academics/Take Advantage
● No Means No/Date Rape
● Drugs & Alcohol/ Destruction
You need a speaker that is authentic , powerful, engaging, energetic, humorous, and yet able to deliver a thought provoking relevant message. A speaker who is able to challenge and inspire a college audience to take action!
“History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it“. - Winston Churchill
As educators, let us write a new chapter in world history each day, as we teach, inspire, and
encourage the next generation of world changers!
Tired of the same boring speakers that try and teach your teachers how to do their job? Your staff complains about a presenter reading off the very notes, in which they gave them in the handout. Are you ready for a speaker that validates and inspires them to teach for the very reason they chose to become a teacher in the first place?
Stop the insanity, schedule a speaker that understands the stresses of motivating and teaching the type of students you deal with everyday! Keith definitely understands. Being born poor in the rough inner city of Los Angeles, into a family filled with addictions, and a father who committed suicide, and a mom who struggled with alcoholism and abusive relationships. Keith encountered a sixth grade teacher who inspired him to dream a bigger dream, thus changing his life and destiny forever.
After traveling to more than 61 countries, Keith has a unique and dynamic perspective on education that will truly inspire, encourage, and entertain your staff! A fresh renewed outlook to ignite their passion for teaching once again! Keith encourages your staff to remember “WHY” they became teachers and inspire them to keep their eye on what is most important “Making a Difference in the Life of a Child”. Nelson Mandela said “ Education is the Most Important Weapon We Can Use to Change The World “.
While allowing teachers to laugh and have fun, Keith’s energy and excitement recharges the batteries of educators and gives them a renewed conviction in their own calling!
TOPICS FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT:
● Imaginative thinking ● Leadership ● Teamwork ● Time management ● Critical thinking ● Patience ● Communication ● Organization ● Time management ● Conflict Resolution
“Keith Davis presented at the Association of Texas Professional Educators Conference( ATPE), an event with over 1000 educators in attendance. Keith Davis’s presentations were the highest attended of all concurrent professional development sessions that were offered, and ATPE members raved about what an engaging, motivating, and exciting experience they had! One teacher said, “I felt so motivated that I’m ready to tackle the upcoming school year”!
Thank you for coming to GPISD to speak to all the new teachers..... your words gave me more fuel and drive to accomplish my vision, and to make a difference in the lives of students! I don’t think my position will ever be “just another job “ again. I know I am about to work harder than ever before!
Keith Davis was our morning keynote speaker at our 18th annual Paraprofessionals Conference, which was titled “ Let’s Get Energized”, and did he deliver! OMG!
His background and expertise resulted in a spectacular energizing presentation. The topics were relevant to our event and engaged our audience to the very end! We had a crowd of 400 participants, and as we all know the last session is the hardest to keep audiences focused, but we still had a full room when he presented. I would strongly recommend him for your next conference!
Let’s get Energized and Enthused! Ready to Navigate Change, and Prepared for Growth
Benefits Your Corporate Organization will Receive:
● Diversity and Inclusion
● Equality in the Workplace
● Navigating Change
● Innovation/ Creativity
● Demographic Shifts
● Global Economics
● Connection Intelligence
● Lower Employee Turnover/and
● Higher Profits
● Business Trends
● Real Internal and External Growth
● Entrepreneurship
● Negotiation
● Distinction
Let’s leave this event with:
● Renewed Motivation for Organizational Goals
● Clearer and more Defined Vision
● A More Unified Team to Achieve the Vision
● An Increase in Team Morale and Self Leadership
Mr. Davis, I want to thank you for one of the very best presentations we have ever had! You were empowering, dynamic, and full of content. Everyone walked away basically new people… I have been to several outside seminars with some of the very best corporate speakers, and gone through some of their programs to completion. I told the company in an email after your presentation, that you did in two hours what most other corporate presenters do in four days! You were inspiring!
Antoinette Benevento
Fred Astaire Studios
You were awesome, and made a huge impact on our field managers. Your message was perfectly aligned with what they needed to hear, and the direction we are moving as a company. As I thought, it was the perfect way to start the week of our national sales meetings. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive! People were telling me that it was the best thing that Kia has done for them in the 15 years that they have worked for the company. My boss, the Vice President of Service, sent a note to me last Saturday, in which he stated that no less than 50 employees came up to him in the time following your presentation, expressing how impactful your presentation was....
Greg Silvestri
Kia Motors of America
The entire group is still talking about how inspirational you were/are. Many comments came back that stated, “ Best motivational speaker I have seen”. You are truly over the top, and a great person. You have a gift and I appreciate you sharing it with all of us.
● REACHING THE UNREACHED ● TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHED ● REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN ● ENCOURAGING THE DISCOURAGED
Facilities, detention centers, youth shelters, and maximum security penitentiaries throughout the USA and the world. These are places where we always bring the message of hope and faith.
We celebrate our troops and their families The Winners Organization has been on Military bases all over the globe, encouraging our troops.
Previous military clients:
Sheppard Air Force Base, TexasJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Washington D.CFort Hood, TexasFort Bragg, N. CarolinaFort Wainwright, AlaskaEielson Air Force Base, AlaskaMultiple military installations in Mannheim GermanyLandstuhl Military Hospital, Mannheim GermanyHonduras National Naval Academy
Keith's Leadership Programs & Conferences are a roller coaster of emotions, delving equally into laughter, high energy, participation, interaction, tears, and quiet reflection.
Some student leaders claim that their lives, their futures, and their global perspective on the world, have truly been changed from hearing a one hour keynote with Keith!
Students leave with a commitment to make a difference, and not just make a living, in the world they live in.
Keith's Leadership Programs & Conferences are a roller coaster of emotions, delving equally into laughter, high energy, participation, interaction, tears, and quiet reflection.
Some student leaders claim that their lives, their futures, and their global perspective on the world, have truly been changed from hearing a one hour keynote with Keith!
Students leave with a commitment to make a difference, and not just make a living, in the world they live in.
I AM A QUEEN has been an assembly topic that our female audiences have already taken to heart and have requested a deeper level of understanding and commitment to. It is with this growing demand that we are excited to present to you our leadership and etiquette training program for girls, I AM A QUEEN.
YES, I AM A QUEEN is an interactive training program that motivates, inspires and educates high school girls to develop the attributes of a leader and a lady, with the intent of leaving a legacy of excellence in whatever environment or arena they enter in life.
TESTIMONIALS
Mr. Davis, I want to thank you for one of the very best presentations we have ever had! You were empowering, dynamic, and full of content. Everyone walked away basically new people… I have been to several outside seminars with some of the very best corporate speakers, and gone through some of their programs to completion. I told the company in an email after your presentation, that you did in two hours what most other corporate presenters do in four days! You were inspiring!
You were awesome, and made a huge impact on our field managers. Your message was perfectly aligned with what they needed to hear, and the direction we are moving as a company. As I thought, it was the perfect way to start the week of our national sales meetings. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive! People were telling me that it was the best thing that Kia has done for them in the 15 years that they have worked for the company.
The entire group is still talking about how inspirational you were/are. Many comments came back that stated, “ Best motivational speaker I have seen”. You are truly over the top, and a great person. You have a gift and I appreciate you sharing it with all of us.
Keith Davis presented at the Association of Texas Professional Educators Conference( ATPE), an event with over 1000 educators in attendance. Keith Davis’s presentations were the highest attended of all concurrent professional development sessions that were offered, and ATPE members raved about what an engaging, motivating, and exciting experience they had! One teacher said, “I felt so motivated that I’m ready to tackle the upcoming school year
I was planning on trying weed for the first time this weekend, and now after your speech, it truly changed my mind. I don’t think I could ever thank you enough.
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