Leon Shepherd "Mr. Charisma" is recognized as one of the top speakers on the college circuit. He's also the author of the bestseller, "Five Steps to Academic Success."
Speaker of theYear, APCA 2003

A graduate of Texas A & M University, Leon Shepherd motivates, educates, and inspires students to be the best that they can be.

His exciting presentations teach proven facts and techniques mixed with enthusiasm and humor. Students walk away energized to take immediate action, and motivated to achieve their goals.

Topics include:

  • Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Attitude is Everything
  • Discovering Your Purpose
  • Five Steps to Academic Success

List of Clients

What clients are saying:

"Our students couldn't stop talking about how great your presentation was, and how they were using your techniques. Thanks for the motivation, it was exactly what the students needed."

Dr. Kerrie Pratt
Students Activities, UCLA


"Thanks for being a positive role model and inspiring our students to be all that they can be. Can't wait to have you back."


Dale Davis
Student Activities, Texas A & M


"Your presentation was amazing and thoroughly captivating with the just the right balance of humor. Thank you for such a dynamic presentation.''

Cathy Patterson
Student Activities, Jackson State University


"The students, faculty and staff thoroughly enjoyed your seminar on Five Steps to Academic Success. Thanks for help making our Academic Enrichment Series a big success."'

Francis Howard
Student Activities, Virginia State University

"Your presentation on leadership was outstanding! Excellent job!"'

Anna Johnson
Student Affairs, Ohio State University

"It's great to be motivated and educated at the same time. We all left feeling good about ourselves and what we could accomplish!"

Darlene James
Student Activities, Hillsborough Community College



Contact this dynamic speaker for your next:

Campus Lecture
Student Conference
Orientation Keynote
Leadership Workshop


List of Clients

APCA Leadership Conference
Black College Expo
Florida Atlantic University
Hillsborough Community College
Jackson State University
Lemoyne College
Loyola Marymount University
Miami Dade Community College
National Conference on Student Retention
National Society of Black Engineers
Ohio State University
Palm Beach Community College
Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference
St. Petersburg College
Texas A & M
UCLA
Upward Bound
Valencia Community College
Youth Employment Conference