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An inspirational speaker with a story that moved the nation.
Groomed into a gang, stabbed, homeless by eighteen and turned down for more than 75 jobs. Then a Pride of Britain Award, told in person by HM King Charles III, and a story covered on national TV. I don't just inspire your people. I show them how to do the same in their own lives and work.
Why a lived story changes the room.
People remember stories, not slides.
Information gets nodded at. A true story gets felt, retold in the corridor and remembered months later. That is what makes a message stick.
Lived experience, not borrowed examples.
Most speakers bring information and a framework. I bring a life that proves it, told honestly and never graphically, and always ending on a way forward.
Then something your people can use.
Twenty years studying people and leaders gives every story a practical point: the decisions, habits and standards your people can take straight back to work.
Want to see me hold a room from start to finish? Ask for the full keynote
The people who booked me went first.
“He took the time to understand what we were trying to achieve and tailored his delivery expertly to the people in the room. He made a personal connection with everyone, leading to the best feedback we have received for a keynote speaker.”Phillip RobertsSenior Safety Leader, National Grid
“The room was filled with 150 people from our tech and product teams, people who are notoriously reserved and often introverted. We couldn't have anticipated the response. We've had nothing but positive feedback ever since.”Roisin CoxEvent organiser, Citation Group
“Omar delivered an incredible session at our National Sales Conference. Omar is a dynamic speaker who truly knows how to connect with an audience and motivate them to take action.”Steve LindseyEvent Director, National Sales Conference
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What makes a good inspirational speaker?
A true story the audience connects with, told without drama for its own sake, and a clear point they can act on. Inspiration that ends in action is what organisers remember.
Is your story suitable for corporate audiences?
Yes. I tell it honestly, never graphically, and it always lands on what people can do next. It works for senior leaders, sales teams and mixed audiences, and the content is agreed with you in advance.
Where has your story been featured?
Pride of Britain on ITV, the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4, Good Morning Britain, Insider (more than 4.5 million views), and newspapers and magazines. I'm also the Hachette author of Breakthrough: From the Streets to Success.
Where do you speak?
Across the UK from my base in London, internationally, and live online.
How much does an inspirational speaker cost?
It depends on the format, length and location. Send your event details through the form and you'll have a clear quote after a short call.
Let's make your next event the one they talk about.
Tell me the date and the room, wherever in the world it is. You'll hear back within one working day to check your date and arrange a short call with me.
Need to get sign-off first? Download the one-pager to share with your team.
Working with a speaker bureau? Book through them. My fee is the same either way.
Prefer email? bookings@omarsharif.me
“He took the time in advance to really understand our business, our audience, and the intention behind our session, which made a noticeable difference on the day.”