Omar L. Harris - The J.E.D.I. Leader

Omar is a highly charismatic speaker who uses storytelling to get his messages across. Trained by Grant Baldwin's Booked and Paid to Speak Elite Academy, Omar brings heart, humor, and a healthy dose of keeping it real to his speeches. Whether live or virtual, he is comfortable engaging with audiences of all sizes and experience levels.

Omar L. Harris is an award-winning leadership expert, best-selling author, and the visionary Founder of Intent Consulting—a global leadership and talent development firm focused on building high-performance teams from the inside out. As the creator of the W.H.O.M. HUB (Work-Ethic, Heart, Optimism, and Maturity), Omar is revolutionizing how organizations identify, develop, and elevate talent with a human-first, character-based approach that replaces outdated, exclusionary models like the vitality curve.

A former General Manager with over two decades of executive leadership experience across global markets, Omar has led teams on four continents and transformed businesses through his servant leadership principles, data-driven insights, and relentless belief in people. His work bridges behavioral science, psychometrics, and leadership development, offering companies a powerful new way to unlock the full potential of every team member.

Omar is also the author of Hire the Right W.H.O.M., The J.E.D.I. Leader’s Playbook, and The Servant Leader’s Manifesto, and a frequent keynote speaker on leadership, culture transformation, and inclusive excellence.

Through Intent Consulting and the W.H.O.M. HUB, Omar is building the future of talent—where character, not charisma, determines success.

In order to ensure the best possible environment for your audience, the following must be in place before Omar L. Harriswill be able to speak.
MICROPHONE
• Order of preference for microphone: 1) Hands free microphone (lapel or country-man mic). 2) Wireless Handheld. 3) Handheld microphone with at least 30 feet of cord.
• Sound System has been tested for proper operation.
STAGE / LIGHTS
• Omar prefers a well-lit stage. He does not need a podium.
• Please leave the house lights on enough so that Omar can see the audience from stage.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
• Please sit audience directly in front of Omar in a theater style setting. No seating behind or to the side of Omar while he speaks.
• If Omar is speaking at a school, he prefers to have the assembly in an auditorium. If a gymnasium is the only option, sit students only on one side with the remainder on the gym floor or contact us to discuss other options.
• The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible.
RESOURCE TABLE
• Please put a table beside the exit of the room so Omar can share resources and autograph merchandise for your group.
• There should be a 15-minute break immediately after Omar's speech in which he can interact with audience members, sign autographs, take photos, etc.
OTHER NOTES
• Two bottles of water would be greatly appreciated. Chilled is preferable.
• Workshop audiences should be limited to approximately 150 participants.
The Client is responsible for sharing these requirements with the appropriate parties (tech crew, planning committee, etc.). It is very important to distribute this sheet. If these requirements are not followed, Grant does not guarantee the success of his speech.