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Omar Sharif is a speaker whose story is both extraordinary and relatable: a powerful journey from hardship to high performance.
Growing up in one of London’s most challenging neighbourhoods, he faced violence, instability, and a deep sense of disconnection. By the age of 18, he was homeless and, like so many others, at risk of becoming a forgotten statistic.
But instead of giving up, Omar made the decision to change everything. With determination, mindset work, and relentless self-discipline, he transformed his circumstances – building new habits, pursuing personal development, and finding purpose in helping others do the same.
Today, Omar speaks to audiences around the world, guiding teams and leaders through the challenges of change, adversity, and high-pressure environments. His talks are rooted in real experience but focused on practical outcomes – from building resilient mindsets to unlocking growth in uncertain times.
Now the author of Breakthrough: From the Streets to Success (Spring 2025), Omar delivers keynote experiences that move people to action and give them the tools to build cultures of courage, clarity, and performance. Whether he’s speaking at strategy days, leadership summits, or company conferences, Omar brings insight, impact and inspiration to every stage.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE OMAR
Real credibility. Relevant content. Lasting impact. That’s why clients trust Omar to open conversations that matter.
Equip your people to adapt, perform, and thrive.
How do leaders and teams perform when the ground keeps moving? In this keynote, Omar shows organisations how to use reinvention as a practical framework for resilience, adaptability, and sustained performance. Ideal for teams facing transformation, uncertainty, or the challenge of delivering results in demanding times.
Increase focus, energy and performance through sustainable high-performance habits.
How do leaders maintain focus, energy, and clarity in a world that never slows down? In this keynote, Omar shares the daily habits and mindset shifts that drive consistent performance without burnout. Ideal for teams striving to improve productivity, wellbeing, and results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Boost wellbeing, morale and performance through purpose-driven leadership.
In a world of constant demand, true performance comes from alignment, not exhaustion. Drawing on his DOSAGE Framework, Omar helps leaders and teams reconnect daily actions to a deeper sense of purpose. This keynote explores how communication, clarity and connection fuel fulfilment, boost engagement, and build cultures where people thrive, not burn out.
Inspiration that energises teams and shifts the room.
Omar’s journey from gangs and homelessness to global recognition is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and reinvention. In this deeply human keynote, he connects with audiences on every level, sparking belief, courage, and the drive to change what once felt impossible. Based on his bestselling book, Breakthrough: From the Streets to Success.
Omar Sharif is helping to shape the future of leadership within education. He has been headhunted by universities to deliver graduation keynotes, invited to speak to senior leadership teams and staff across colleges and universities, and trusted to inspire educators through his signature message of reinvention, resilience, and purpose.
Having worked with over 200 educational establishments across the UK, Omar understands first-hand the pressures facing today’s leaders, from staff wellbeing and retention to performance through change. His experience allows him to speak the language of education, combining insight, empathy and impact in every session.
Beyond the stage, Omar has consulted at a strategic level with education leaders on workforce development and apprenticeships, advising on leadership pathways, professional growth, and long-term sustainability across the sector.
Omar’s contribution to education also extends into academia. He was invited by Oxford University to help build curriculum content and is published within one of their national degree textbooks, a recognition of his influence in shaping how future leaders learn and lead.
If you’re planning a Senior Leadership Team away day, a staff conference, or seeking to reignite purpose and performance across your organisation, Omar brings the experience, energy, and understanding to help make it happen.
I have had the pleasure to hear Omar deliver two very powerful speeches at Youtube HQ and Clarence House, both with HM King Charles present. His key messages were very precise and thorough. Great communication skills.
Omar’s keynote speech left the audience amazed! This young man has achieved so much and really left me thinking and focusing on understanding my ‘why’. I received more positive feedback from the Schuh staff and we are all very grateful.
