Jim Harris is a leading voice on cyber security, artificial intelligence, and the future of digital risk. He speaks at more than sixty events a year, working with executive teams who need clarity on how technology is reshaping security, strategy, and leadership. Known for making complex ideas accessible, Jim helps audiences understand both the scale of today’s threats and the opportunities that come with smarter, more resilient systems. His calm, practical style resonates with leaders who want to cut through noise, strengthen defences, and prepare their organisations for a world defined by rapid change.
Jim’s career began after graduating from Queen’s University in Canada, where he studied English and Politics and developed the communication skills that define his work today. His early role as a Covey Leadership Center Representative saw him teaching Stephen Covey’s influential ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ to corporate audiences, deepening his grounding in behaviour, systems, and organisational culture. As his career progressed, Jim held senior roles including Program Director at the Schulich School of Business and Faculty Member at the Schulich Executive Education Centre, where he developed leadership and innovation programmes still used in corporate learning. He went on to consult for global organisations such as Walmart, IBM, Barclays Bank, Swiss Re and the UK Cabinet Office, advising on digital adoption, cyber resilience, and strategic transformation.
Jim is the #1 international bestselling author of ‘Blindsided!’, published in eighty countries and widely recognised as one of the most insightful books on disruption and organisational change. His second bestseller, ‘The Learning Paradox’, further established him as a leading thinker on how organisations adapt in times of uncertainty. He was named Speaker of the Year by TEC Canada in 2024, earning recognition from the largest CEO peer mentoring network in the country. Association Magazine has ranked him among North America’s Top Ten Speakers, a reflection of the impact his sessions have across sectors including finance, technology, insurance and government. Clients often return to him year after year because he brings both evidence and clarity to conversations about digital risk.
In his keynotes Jim explores topics such as cyber security, AI adoption, generative AI, VUCA leadership and digital transformation. He shows leaders how to anticipate threats, adapt quickly, and build cultures that value resilience as much as innovation. His sessions are fast paced, filled with real examples, and focused on action. Whether speaking to thousands at a global conference or guiding a boardroom session, Jim gives leaders the confidence to face uncertainty, protect their organisations, and turn disruption into long term advantage.
