International Speaker | Leadership Development Expert | Student Success Strategist | Mental Health Wellness Counselor | Fashion Creator | Pastor | Author of Bringing Out the Best in You, Breaking the Silence, Stopping the Violence, and its Companion Workbook Rico Sharp is an internationally respected voice in leadership, education, emotional wellness, and school safety. With nearly 35 years of transformational experience, Rico is more than a speaker—he is a strategic thought leader, healing force, and national changemaker who empowers individuals, equips institutions, and energizes entire communities.

Whether speaking to federal agencies, school districts, Fortune 500 companies, correctional institutions, or universities, Rico’s message is clear: You were born to bring out the best in you—and in others. His journey is one of raw redemption and undeniable resilience. From addiction, incarceration, and homelessness to global influence, Rico has turned his pain into purpose and built a legacy that inspires. Today, he is the founder of successful for-profit and nonprofit ventures, a leadership coach to executives, a mentor to professional athletes, and a guide to students, faculty, and decision-makers across the country.

Rico is the author of three transformational Books:

• Bringing Out the Best in You – A groundbreaking book on leadership, purpose, personal development, and impact.

• Bringing Out the Best in You – Companion Workbook – A practical, 15-chapter action guide filled with exercises, strategies, and daily growth assignments.

• Breaking the Silence, Stopping the Violence – A deeply personal and powerful book-curriculum addressing school violence, emotional trauma, and student safety, with real solutions for educators and students alike.

Rico is also the creator of multiple leadership training curriculums currently being launched, including:

• Leadership for Educators – Empowering teachers and administrators to lead with purpose, passion, and cultural intelligence.

• Human Resources Leadership Curriculum – Equipping HR professionals to lead with empathy, clarity, and strategy.

• Salesmanship & Customer Service Mastery – Elevating front-line performance with personality-driven selling and service with honor.

• College Leadership & Student Empowerment Curriculum – Teaching students how to lead themselves, navigate adversity, and build lifelong success.

As a licensed mental health wellness counselor and interpersonal intelligence coach, Rico is deeply committed to inner healing, emotional stability, and helping people overcome invisible wounds. His trainings don’t just develop skills—they transform souls. Rico is also the creator of The Sharp Collection, a bold, fashion-forward brand of designer shoes and clothing that represents identity, excellence, and personal evolution. He serves as the Senior Pastor of The Worship Center in Orlando, Florida and is a former television host whose influence spans faith, fashion, business, and behavioral health. Today, Rico continues to mentor, teach, develop, motivate, and lead with one mission in mind: “To bring out the best in you—so you can bring out the best in others.