Jay Harris

Summary

Jay Harris is an Atlanta-based executive communications coach and leadership development facilitator, trusted by leaders and teams to cultivate clarity, confidence, and lasting influence in the workplace.

With a refined focus on communication, strategic thinking, and personal brand evolution, Jay partners with executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations to elevate leadership performance and foster alignment in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape. His work empowers clients to lead with authenticity, think with greater foresight, and build cohesive, purpose-driven teams.

Jay brings a breadth of experience across education, corporate leadership, and the shaping of inclusive, high-performing organizational cultures. His approach blends practical frameworks with a human-centered coaching style, producing outcomes that are both meaningful and measurable.

“My goal is simple: to help people move forward, lead with intention, and make a lasting impact—on their teams, their organizations, and their careers.”

Business Experience

As Vice President of Affiliate Services, Jay Harris plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and executing talent strategy across the organization. He oversees and stewards the recruitment, development, and affiliate relationships of more than 200 executive coaches, corporate facilitators, and executive partners. Jay ensures the deployment of top-tier talent and the successful delivery of learning engagements across all sectors of the learning industry, aligning affiliate expertise with client needs to ensure lasting impact and measurable results.

In addition to his leadership role, Jay serves as a seasoned facilitator and executive coach at Ariel, where he delivers dynamic training and coaching experiences to both small and large groups, as well as one-to-one relationship-based coaching engagements. His facilitation expertise spans executive presence, personal branding, and leadership development.

Jay is especially skilled in helping organizational leaders integrate coaching principles into their leadership approach to foster people-centered, high-performing cultures. His approach empowers leaders to create more engaged, inclusive, and resilient teams, enhancing both individual and organizational effectiveness.

Training

Jay has an extensive client list spanning a wide range of industries, including Citigroup, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Wellington Management, Harvard University, COX Enterprises, Chanel, J.S. Held Consulting, Red Hat, KeyCorp, KPMG, Social Innovation Forum, and numerous others. Through his exemplary leadership and strategic vision, Jay has consistently delivered significant value and fostered innovation across these prominent organizations.