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For US meeting plannersThe British keynote speaker US conferences remember.
My signature keynote, Leading Through Change, shows how people and teams break the patterns holding them back. It's built from a life that had to change, and it gives your attendees a method they can use on Monday.
Booked by FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies, and the UK's leading conferences
What the organisers who book me say. Read every testimonial
The Reinvention Code.
Think. Show up. Lead. Three moves, each proven by a chapter of my life.
Break through the stories that hold you back.
Back yourself before you see the results, and come back stronger from setbacks.
Understand what really drives people, and lead them better.
Every person leaves with one story to drop, one action for the next seven days, and one conversation to have this week.
Who I am, explained for a US audience.
Pride of Britain Award, 2018
The UK's national awards for everyday heroes, broadcast on ITV. The news was delivered in person by HM King Charles III.
In The Oxford Textbook on Criminology
My story is featured in The Oxford Textbook on Criminology, published by Oxford University Press.
Already trusted by US companies
I've spoken for US companies including The Trade Desk, LinkedIn and Accenture, and National Grid (FTSE 100) has booked me four times. For The Trade Desk, I gave their first external paid keynote in London.
International stages
From London to Luiss Business School in Rome, in person or live online in any time zone.
Easy to work with
Based in London. For events abroad I fly in at least a day before and stay for the whole day. Travel is quoted up front with the fee.
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Hear it from the room.
Recorded straight after the keynote, unscripted.
The people who booked me went first.
“Omar delivered a highly engaging session for our EMEA sales team. His story is compelling, but more importantly, he has a genuine ability to connect with people and leave them with something to reflect on.”Adam HawkinsStaffing Industry Consultant, LinkedIn
“It was refreshing to have Omar deliver our first external paid keynote at The Trade Desk London. The value was clear, the engagement was incredible, and the frameworks were directly applicable to our day-to-day work.”Tom AndrewsSenior Director, The Trade Desk
“He took the time in advance to really understand our business, our audience, and the intention behind our session. Our leaders found his perspective refreshing and immediately applicable.”Laura JamesTalent Development Manager, Enterprise Mobility
Good to know.
Do you speak at conferences in the United States?
Yes. I'm based in London and fly in at least a day before your event, then stay for the whole day. Travel is quoted up front with the fee.
What is your fee for a US event?
US keynotes start from US$10,000 plus travel, quoted up front in US dollars along with travel. Share your date, location and audience and I'll reply within one working day.
What is the Pride of Britain Award?
The UK's national awards for everyday heroes, broadcast on ITV. I won in 2018, and the news was delivered in person by HM King Charles III.
Can you tailor the keynote to our organization?
Yes. Every booking starts with a call with me about your attendees, your theme and what you want them to do differently. The story stays true; the angle, the examples and the ask at the end are built for your room.
Do you work with speaker bureaus?
Yes. Bureau partners are welcome, and I protect your client relationships. Request the bureau pack.
Can you speak to student leadership conferences or school counselors?
Yes. The Student Edition of the keynote is built for schools, colleges and student leadership conferences. See the Student Edition.
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.
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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.”