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Vincent Harris, Speaker
Vincent Harris

Brief Biography

Vincent Harris is the author of the book The Productivity
Epiphany and a superb professional speaker who delivers
thought provoking information-and compelling entertainment-to
the thinking audience. With his diverse experiences, he is
comfortable and conversant with individuals on any level.
You can
count on Vince
to candidly present the inside story, unheard by
most, to give his audiences a genuine edge.

An encounter with a sexual predator when he was just 10 years
old-a secret he kept for nearly 20 years- had squashed his
self-esteem. This, coupled with  the struggles he faced
academically with ADHD, Vince just barely made it from one grade
to the next. By the time he graduated high school in 1984, with a
1.46 gpa, he had concluded that he was just not as
smart as his
peers.

To compensate for his perceived academic "deficit" Vince had
excelled at sports, qualifying for the
Junior Olympic Cross
Country National Championships
at the age of 14.

22 years after barely making it out of high school, Vince
graduated magna cum laude from Graceland University by
utilizing the same strategies he now teaches others in his
seminars;strategies for increasing self-esteem and using leading
edge methods for accelerated learning.  

Vince's "old standby"-his physical capability- would also
experience a setback; one that Vince would (as he has learned to
always do) turn into a meaningful opportunity to learn more
about himself and further enhance his real life knowledge base.

Vince was accepted into the
Navy S.E.A.L training program while
serving in the United States Navy, after having served aboard the
USS Nimitz in the Gulf War, as a Plane Captain for the San
Diego based F-14 Fighter Jet Squadron,
VF-24.

In a freak accident, Vince suffered a spinal injury and was
medically dropped from the
Navy S.E.A.L. Indoctrination Program
after just 2 months into the BUD/S program. Being a
S.E.A.L. had
been a long time goal for Vince, and he was deeply disappointed,
as he was at the age cutoff for becoming  a
S.E.A.L. and would
not have the
opportunity to reapply.

Just one year later, Vince was brutally beaten one evening in San
Diego, and left for dead. When the hospital notified Vince's family,
the outlook was grim; if he lived through the night, he would
almost certainly have extensive brain damage due to the extent
of his head injuries.

With his
"never give up; always keep moving forward attitude"
Vince made a recovery that his doctors simply didn't think was
possible.

About a year later, however, Vince started experiencing
neurological difficulties that became progressively worse; at one
point it took him 20 minutes to make it from his bed to a near
scalding hot bath each morning in an attempt to dull the intense
pain of his knotted muscles.

Vince shocked his doctors. Having been told that there was
nothing they could do, and, that he would just have to learn to
live with his pain, Vince once again refused to accept the
"sentence" others had tried to hand him.

Since that time, Vince has completed the
Honolulu Marathon, and
runs and exercises daily.

There are few things Vince enjoys more than sharing with others
the mental strategies that anyone can use( the same strategies
he used)  to become a much more
resilient human being with a
"steel like" resolve to
overcome any challenge that comes their
way.


Vince earned his undergraduate degree in education from
Graceland University, and a Master's of Science  Degree in
Psychology.

While serving in the United States Navy, Vince graduated with
honors from
The Naval School of Health Sciences. He was
asked to take the position of the Senior Corpsman on the
Oncology and Cardiology wards at the
San Diego Naval Medical
Center
. He also enjoyed time in the field of Sports Medicine at the
Naval Training Center.

It was during this time that Vince discovered his ability to quickly
facilitate change in others with his unique style of communication;
something that would cause one psychologist who often referred
her "difficult" clients to Vince to give him the nickname of
"The
Human Whisperer"

After exiting the Navy, Vince gained valuable nursing and further
management experience as a head nurse for one of the
Marriott's most prestigious assisted living centers in San Diego,
California , and then during a very unique and interesting time in
corrections.

Seeking a new challenge, he formed his own consulting
business-
Harris Research International- in 1998. An extremely
charismatic speaker and trainer,
he was immediately sought out to
conduct trainings and
high energy keynotes in his area of
expertise. He also works one-on-one with numerous clients to
discover needs and develop custom solutions.

His sharp material and spontaneous style ensure motivation is
re-ignited, perspectives re-framed and possibilities are uncovered
for every person,in every presentation or training he delivers.

In addition to his book and
his popular audio programs, Vince
has also published over 100 articles.

Each of Vince's programs is customized with precision to match
the specific needs of your group or organization.
You will quickly
learn leading edge strategies to achieve  greater success.

Find out why people like
MTV and FOX News call Vince when
they need expert insight into human behavior and accelerated
behavioral change.
"Expressive-Impressive!"

Head Start


"Hello Vince! I just wanted to
tell you how much I enjoyed
the seminar yesterday. I have
attended several seminars in
the past few years and never
have I taken so much away.
Please let me know if you are
ever in the area presenting
again. I know everyone from
our office really enjoyed your
presentation. Thank you!"

-
Lindsey McIntyre
University of Notre Dame



"I have seen many
professional speakers in my
time, and Vince Harris is one
of the most naturally gifted  I
have ever had the pleasure of
watching. Vince is a
professional speaker in the
truest sense. His enthusiasm
literally warms the whole
room!"

- Linda Masters,
Entrepreneur, business
owner
Lucas, Iowa
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Body Language Expert and
Author of
The Productivity Epiphany
"Vince has superior
knowledge of the way the
mind works. He continually
studies in order to bring new
insight into the problems
people face. His solutions are
based on scientific principles,
medical experience, and
sound business practices."

Terri Henderson
President, Trenton Area
Chamber of Commerce
"Vince, I know you are
anxious to hear feedback
about your CD. I have
listened to it twice a day
since I got it. All I can say is
WOW ! Very professional
recording, the text is
inspirational and the sound
quality is excellent. Your hard
work and years of experience
as a personal development
coach really show in the
finished product. You excel as
a trainer, coach, and
consultant. Thank you for
caring enough about your
clients to record this CD."

-Pam Norris
Trenton, Missouri
"A life long phobia gone in
about an hour! Your
techniques really do work
Mr. Harris. Life just got a
little easier. Thank you so
much!"

-Utahna Tincher, Guam
USA
"Vince is an extremely
competent, reliable, and
professional individual, and
he epitomizes
professionalism"

- J.A. Leaver
San Diego, California
Commander, and F-14
Fighter Pilot, United States
Navy