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Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, transforms adversity into triumph, inspiring positive change within organizations.

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Our players were very impressed. He did a great job of talking about servant leadership, did a great job of talking about choices and decisions, cause and effect of those decisions. I think his story is very compelling because of the sacrifices he had to make to get his life back to where it needed to be. The message about helping other people and the power of controlling yourself, what you do and what you say, is so important. I’ve never heard it said as well as what Damon did tonight.

Nick Saban

Head Football Coach, University of Alabama

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Why you should book Damon West for your next event

Resilience Redefined: Damon West's keynotes provide your team with practical tools to develop strong resilience when facing challenges.
Unified Teams: Unlock the power of unity with Damon West's strategies, fostering a harmonious work environment for enhanced productivity.
Resilience Icon: From a life-altering prison sentence to international recognition, Damon West's journey exemplifies the power of resilience.

Elevate your organization with Damon West's transformative keynotes. Cultivate resilience, drive change, and ignite success. Unleash the power within your team today for lasting impact!

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Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Damon West: Servant Leadership: The Secret To Life

Designed for any group, this presentation is focused and personalized for audiences who are working to positively change their culture. Before coming in to speak to your group, Damon will learn your most serious issues and address them as part of his presentation. Damon emphasizes the need to become servant leaders in their teams, schools, communities, organizations and families. Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean from his story. At the conclusion of the event, Damon will field questions from the audience on any and all topics he discussed.

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Keynote by speaker Damon West: Overcoming Adversity: The Damon West Story

In this intimate and personal presentation, Damon shares his cautionary tale and message of hope in a brutally honest presentation. Damon takes his audience on an emotional journey from childhood sexual abuse, adolescent addiction and living with ADHD, playing Division 1 football, working in the United States Congress and ultimately working for one of the biggest Wall Street banks, UBS, before being introduced to meth. His nightmare life of meth-addicted crime and receiving the maximum punishment (Life) is vividly described. The survival stories on the life-sentence building inside a Texas maximum security prison and the lessons he learned while incarcerated, which ultimately delivered him into recovery, are spell-binding and riveting. Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean from his story. At the conclusion of the event, Damon will field questions from the audience on any and all topics he discussed.

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Keynote by speaker Damon West: Core Values of Your Team: Inspire to Your Full Potential

This presentation is designed for businesses, corporations and teams to realize their full potential and stay ahead of the competition. For maximum effectiveness, Damon will personalize his story with your core values and goals, splicing valuable lessons and life-changing realizations he learned along the way with your organization’s story and mission statement. The themes of character, grit, goals, determination and winning the day are paramount in this presentation. Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean from his story. At the conclusion of the event, Damon will field questions from the audience on any and all topics he discussed.

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Keynote by speaker Damon West: Convocations

Hear the message that school districts all over the country are implementing as their motto: Be A Coffee Bean! This presentation is designed for school districts and academic institutions wanting to both motivate their teachers and staff, as well as implement the vitally important message of the coffee bean, that the power to change any situation is within you, not in the outside forces around you. The culture of your district can be positively changed in one hour!

Damon’s message not only addresses the physical and mental well-being of students and staff, it also meets the criteria for social and emotional learning (SEL). The SEL aspects of the coffee bean message provide the audience with much needed leadership skills and tips for living a positive life.

Additionally, Damon will end with a Call To Action, to be like the coffee bean from his story. At the conclusion of the event, Damon will field questions from the audience on any and all topics he discussed and do book signings where requested.

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Customer Reviews

Nick Saban Head Football Coach, University of Alabama

We just had a guy speak to our team tonight named Damon West. Easily one of the top most powerful messages I’ve ever heard. Unbelievable. A great story and very inspirational. A message all teams should hear.

Dabo Swinney Head Football Coach, Clemson University

We are really pleased to be working with Damon to further AIG’s commitment to giving back and helping those most in need.

Lucy Fato Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Global Head of Communications and Government Affairs for AIG

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Triumphing Through Adversity

Damon West, an influential figure in the realms of resilience and transformation, boasts a rich professional background that shapes his impactful keynote speeches. Holding an M.S. in Criminal Justice, he has worn numerous hats - from being a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas to working in the United States Congress. His journey led him to the corporate arena, working for institutions like United Bank of Switzerland (UBS) as a stockbroker. However, a life-altering encounter steered him onto a different path, one that involved battling addiction, a prison sentence, and ultimately, a remarkable comeback.

Damon West is the acclaimed author of “The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change.” The Wall Street Journal bestseller was listed by Forbes as a must-read in 2020. This pivotal work encapsulates his journey from a Texas maximum-security prison to a life of inspiration, likening personal growth to a coffee bean transforming water. His expertise in transformative change has found resonance with global giants like Walmart, AIG, and Chick-fil-A, as well as sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Damon West's story of redemption, grit, and determination continues to inspire audiences worldwide. His captivating keynotes, infused with real-world experiences, empower organizations to navigate adversity, drive change, and foster resilience. As a sought-after speaker, Damon West's insights inspire individuals and teams to discover their own potential for positive change.