About me

I help leadership teams align on strategy, strengthen how they work together, and make clear decisions

I’m an experienced leadership facilitator, strategy facilitator and executive coach. I work with CEOs and senior leadership teams who want to create clarity, build trust and deliver results.

What I do

My work brings leaders and their teams on the same page – so strategy, teamwork, culture and customer experience all pull in the same direction.

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Facilitation

Running strategy sessions, executive offsites and senior team workshops

Executive Coaching

Supporting CEOs and senior leaders with clarity and confidence

Leadership Team Development

Helping teams align on priorities, improve collaboration and work as one

360 Feedback

Structured, confidential feedback that builds self-awareness and trust

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My approach

Working with me is practical, focused and straightforward. I create an environment where:

People speak openly without fear of judgement
Difficult topics are tackled honestly, not avoided
Everyone leaves with clarity and actionable next steps

I’m calm and impartial, but I will ask the tough questions. I see my role as creating the conditions for progress – not adding to the noise.

How I got here

I started my career in communications and strategy within the travel industry, working with senior teams to shape messages and make complex decisions clear.

As my career progressed I discovered facilitation and coaching, and have been focused ever since on helping leaders and their teams think clearly, act decisively and work better together.

500

Workshops

I discovered facilitation over 15 years ago, and love helping groups explore opportunities, solve problems and build relationships.

10,000

Participants

And this is a conservative estimate. I've facilitated for groups of all shapes and sizes from 2 to 500.

50+

Countries

I've travelled and worked in many countries, from Argentina to Uganda. I'm based in south east England.

28

Years

My career started in travel PR, with several prestigious agencies. I've been a solo consultant for 13 years.

Who I work with

Most of my clients are:

CEOs and business owners
Executive leadership teams and boards
Senior leaders heading up functions and departments

I particularly enjoy working with teams at pivotal moments such as growth, change, or a new strategy, when clarity and alignment matter most.

What I care about

I care about straightforward, collaborative leadership. I work best with senior leaders and teams who are:

Ambitious...

... and ready to transform their approach and results. Eager to take bold steps to elevate their strategy, leadership, and team dynamics to achieve lasting impact.

Open...

... to new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo. Curious and forward-thinking, always looking for innovative approaches to drive change and outpace the competition.

Realistic...

... and understand real change doesn't happen overnight. Committed to the process of steady progress, knowing that meaningful transformation takes time and dedication.

Ready...

... to build a high performing team that drives strategic success. Focused on creating a cohesive, motivated team that delivers results aligned with the organisation’s goals.

All-in...

... beyond the first session, because Rome wasn't built in a day. I love creating value with leaders and teams over regular engagement in a focused cadence of workshops and coaching.

Adventurous...

... and ready to enjoy the journey together. By putting humour, energy and personality into my work, I build lasting relationships and create peak experiences. Let's have some fun.

LEADERSHIP TEAM DEVELOPMENT

“James facilitated our off-site sessions with a level of insight, empathy, and precision that brought clarity to our strategy and strengthened our alignment as a leadership team. He created a space where open, honest dialogue could flourish — and because of that, we’re now operating with greater unity, purpose, and collaboration. If you're looking to unlock the full potential of your leadership team, I can’t recommend James highly enough. His work goes beyond facilitation — it’s transformative.”

Steve Williamson
CEO, Global Inkjet Systems

STRATEGY CREATION

“James ran an offsite for our board to define our strategy for the coming years. It was incredibly helpful to have a skilled facilitator to help us analyse our business, clarify our thinking and challenge us to make decisions on our future direction.”

Chris Peach
Chief Financial Officer
Munnelly Group

VISION & VALUES

“James worked with us to decipher the National Space Centre's values. He facilitated group storytelling workshops and created bespoke resources for us. James asked the right questions throughout the whole process, and our team found him very easy to work with. His input was impartial, insightful and extremely valuable.”

Kersti Fourcin
Communications Manager
National Space Centre

INNOVATION WORKSHOPS

“I’ve organised and attended a number of workshops facilitated by James, and would highly recommend him. He’s easy to work with, puts participants at ease and has a creative, practical approach.”

Prof. David Wagg
Sheffield University &
Alan Turing Institute

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

"James helped us run an all staff away day after 2 years of remote working. Many staff had never met and the event really brought us together. James listened to the brief and together we designed a fun and engaging programme which ensured we achieved our aims. James was very easy to work with, efficient, accommodating and he is a skilled facilitator."

Lisa King
Senior Programme Manager
Health Technology Wales

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

“You have made a big difference and helped give the management team more tools to move forward. Your influence and training have resulted in outcomes that exceeded my hopes and expectations.”

Jenny Green
Founder & Director
AEL Outdoor Solutions

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

"Just want to take the opportunity to thank you again for a really great, lively, useful session. Definitely the best I’ve been part of."

Stacy-Ann Wilson
Head of Global Marketing
Oxford Economics

VISION & VALUES

"From the minute I spoke to James, he came across as an expert who was incredibly knowledgeable and wanted to understand our business and objectives so he could get the best out of us. James tailored his approach to ensure everyone was heard - from physicists to HR!"

Kath Pallas
Head of HR
SmartKem

Testimonials

I loved working with these clients, and am grateful for their kind words. Will you be next?

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