Raymont Harris's biography
- Former NFL player turned mindset coach
- CEO of Elite Mindset & Performance
- Creator of Control the Controllables methodology
Raymont Harris, former NFL player turned elite mindset and performance expert, transforms high-pressure professionals with practical strategies for exceptional achievement. His unique Control the Controllables methodology was forged through personal resilience and professional excellence.
As CEO of Elite Mindset & Performance (EMP) and author, Raymont brings credibility earned during his NFL career as "The Quiet Storm" and 15 years of leadership development at The Ohio State University, where he guided athletes, coaches and C-suite executives while raising millions in philanthropic support.
Raymont helps organizations navigate today's challenging business landscape by delivering actionable performance techniques that eliminate excuses and build resilience. His approach combines athletic discipline with executive insight, providing frameworks that work equally well in boardrooms and on playing fields. Raymont's clients consistently report improved decision-making under pressure, enhanced team cohesion, and breakthrough performance during critical moments.
Audiences leave Raymont's presentations with practical tools to identify controllable factors in chaotic situations, strategies to maintain focus during high-stakes challenges, and techniques to build sustainable high-performance cultures. His raw, direct style resonates with leaders seeking authentic guidance rather than motivational clichés.
Book Raymont when your team needs more than inspiration—when they need actionable strategies that transform potential into elite performance.
Raymont's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Control The Controllables: Lead Under Pressure
In his keynote, Raymont Harris highlights that teams often expend energy on uncontrollable factors. He encourages attendees to focus on what they can influence: their mindset, effort, responses, and standards. Participants can expect to gain practical tools that they can immediately apply in their work environment. By the end of the session, attendees will learn how to harness their personal ownership to drive team success effectively.
Built Ready: Systems That Hold When It Gets Hard
Raymont Harris discusses how motivation often diminishes by lunchtime, but readiness can be cultivated. He teaches audiences how to create simple systems and environments that facilitate making the right choices effortlessly, day in and day out. Attendees will learn effective strategies to enhance their decision-making processes and maintain consistent productivity throughout the day.
Consistency Wins: How To Keep Showing Up
In this session, Raymont Harris teaches teams how consistent, small, repeatable actions can lead to significant results. He shares strategies for building trust, maintaining momentum in the face of distractions, and delivering impactful outcomes even in challenging circumstances. Attendees will learn practical techniques to enhance their effectiveness and sustain engagement.
How To Adjust Without Getting Lost
In his talk, Raymont Harris emphasizes the importance of adaptability in fast-changing environments. He guides teams on how to effectively pivot roles and plans while maintaining high standards. By focusing on the process of pausing, assessing, and moving forward, attendees will learn strategies to thrive under pressure and enhance their team's resilience. This session equips teams with practical tools to navigate change successfully, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with their goals.
Standards Over Slogans: Culture That Works
Raymont Harris argues that culture is defined by behavior, not just posters. He teaches leaders how to establish clear standards and model them effectively. By transforming feedback into a valuable tool, teams can enhance their collaboration and performance. Attendees will learn practical strategies to cultivate a strong organizational culture that drives engagement and success.
Why we recommend booking Raymont
Raymont Harris, former NFL player turned elite mindset and performance expert, delivers transformative strategies that help teams eliminate excuses and build resilience through his unique Control the Controllables methodology forged during his professional athletic career and executive leadership experience. Book Raymont when your organization needs actionable frameworks that convert potential into elite performance under pressure.
Raymont was real. He brought emotion, information, and laughs. Great presentation.
Malik Taylor
New York Jets
It was real life, something everyone could relate to for their personal lives and their business.
Ken Miele
Appliance Dealers Cooperative
Powerful story, and it was very personal, which resonated with everyone I spoke to about it.
Fantetti Legal
Fantetti Legal
