Strategy Circles

I run a series of peer groups designed to bring together experienced leaders in structured, high-value sessions. Expect honest conversations, fresh insights, and real-world solutions from people at your level.

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Why join a Circle?

Running a business, leading a team - these things come with big decisions, big challenges, and sometimes, big isolation.
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Joining a Strategy Circle puts you in a dedicated space where you can think, reflect, and challenge your thinking with people who truly understand the journey.

Get the Inside Track – Get real, no-nonsense advice from fellow leaders who've been there before.
Gain fresh insights – Expose yourself to new ways of thinking that challenge and refine your approach.
Compare & contrast – See how others navigate similar challenges, and let them learn from your approach too.
Honest, constructive feedback – Straight-talking insights from people who you can trust.
Accountability & motivation – Set goals and be challenged to deliver on them.

How it works

Groups work together each month to identify and clear bottlenecks, create and execute on key projects, and build high performing teams.

Monthly Action
Peer Intelligence
Signature Toolkit
Much More...

Stop firefighting, start leading.

Once a month, we step out of the day-to-day noise for a three-hour intensive designed to solve your most pressing challenges in real-time.
These aren't 'training sessions', they are high-leverage working blocks. Using my On The Same Page methodology, we identify the specific friction points in your team and strategy, pressure-test your solutions with a room of peers, and build a concrete action plan.

Whether you’re navigating a difficult board-level decision or unblocking a stalled team project, you’ll leverage the collective intelligence of 11 other leaders to find the solution.

Your own advisory network

Elevate your leadership by drawing on the lived experience of a trusted circle of peers.
High-level leadership thrives in an environment of shared insights. This is a dedicated space to pressure-test your ideas with other leaders who are navigating similar growth milestones. Each Circle is carefully curated to ensure you are surrounded by non-competing professionals who offer diverse perspectives on your specific goals.

You'll gain the "Inside Track" by accessing an honest second opinion on everything from team restructuring to new client strategies. This model allows you to learn from the successes of others in real-time, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Signature Toolkit

Access a suite of strategic and team alignment frameworks designed to turn complex strategic challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps.
High-performing teams operate best when they share a common language. As a member, you gain full access to my On The Same Page toolkit: a collection of visual canvases and structured activities that simplify decision-making. These tools are designed to be taken back into your own organisation, helping you align your team, clear internal bottlenecks, and ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction.

Each framework is built for immediate practical application, moving you quickly from high-level concepts to concrete execution. Whether you are mapping out a quarterly strategy or redesigning your team’s systems and processes, these resources provide the structural "scaffolding" required to maintain momentum and deliver consistent results.

Support whenever you need it.

Get access to peers and coaching when it matters most, and access a wealth of resources to give you the Inside Track on many business situations.
My programme ensures that support is always just a click away, helping you grow and succeed throughout your leadership journey. I'm here to guide discussions and share proven methods for effective leadership and problem-solving. Outside of our scheduled meetings, you’re also encouraged to connect informally via a secure messaging platform.
1-1 Coaching – As an optional extra, receive personal coaching tailored to your needs.
Peer sharing sessions – Connect anytime with others to share insights and experiences.
Private online community – A safe space to engage and collaborate with fellow members.
Mixers with other groups – I often create open forums for members across circles.

Joining a Circle

I curate each group carefully, ensuring the right mix of experience and ambition.

1. Apply

Start with a simple application to see if it’s the right fit.

2. Chat

The next step is to schedule a call. This is a focused discussion to explore how joining a Circle might support your objectives.

3. Try it out

Following our call, you may be invited to join an introductory session or an "Open Chair" guest slot. This allows you to experience the tools and the peer dynamic firsthand before committing to the cohort.

4. Join a Circle

Once we confirm a mutual match, you’ll receive an invitation to secure your seat. You’ll then join your dedicated group of 10-12 leaders for our monthly sessions.

Pricing

Select your level of support

Strategy Circle

£350/mo
Monthly Circle – 3-hour virtual "working block" to solve live team and strategy bottlenecks.
Peer Network – Access to a curated, non-competing group of 10–12 ambitious leaders.
Full Toolkit Access – Digital frameworks and canvases to use within your own organisation.
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Strategy Circle & 1-1

£750/mo
Everything in Strategy Circle, plus:
Monthly 1-1 Coaching – A dedicated 60-minute monthly problem-solving call with James.
Priority Support – Private email and messaging support for urgent challenges between sessions.
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Collective Excellence

A team of peers, supporting and encouraging each other. When you experience the power of a group of diverse yet like-minded others - solving problems with you, sharing insights and new perspectives - you can show up in your role with renewed vigour, confidence and solutions that work.

Expand your network

Connect with peers facing similar challenges, opening doors to new collaborations and opportunities.

Better decision-making

Gain insights from the collective experiences of the group, leading to more informed and effective decisions.

Motivation & accountability

Set and achieve goals with the support and encouragement of peers who understand your journey.

Develop leadership skills

Practice and refine leadership techniques in a safe, supportive setting, enhancing your capabilities.

Receive and offer support

Experience a supportive environment where you can share challenges and successes, receiving empathy and advice in return.

A sense of belonging

Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your ambitions and challenges.

FAQs

Further details and finer points

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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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