Leadership Offsites

Expert leadership offsite facilitation to align your executive team

I design and facilitate leadership offsites, strategy retreats and senior team workshops that get your leadership team aligned, decisive and ready to deliver.

Why run a leadership offsite?

Because your leadership team is busy. Pulled in different directions. Juggling day-to-day demands. An offsite gives you space to step back, cut through the noise, and focus on what really matters - together.

But not all leadership team offsites are equal. Too many are packed with slides, vague discussions or forced “team-building.” They feel productive… but lead to very little.

That’s where I come in. I design and facilitate offsites where:

Strategy gets clarified – define priorities, align on direction and make decisions that stick.
Difficult issues get aired – in a safe, constructive way that builds trust.
Real decisions get made – everyone leaves clear on what matters and who does what next.

What I help leadership teams achieve

I help leadership teams align on strategy, goals and priorities, strengthen relationships and communication, build the confidence to navigate complex decisions, and create momentum that lasts long after the session ends.

Expertly designed leadership events: Offsites, strategy retreats, senior team meetings, leadership development days and conferences
Independent and impartial facilitation: A neutral voice that brings out everyone’s perspective
Tailored to you: Every agenda is custom‑built to meet your goals, not a cookie‑cutter template
Practical and down‑to‑earth: No awkward icebreakers – just meaningful discussions and decisions

An offsite’s a big investment, and there's a lot at stake. I’ll help you make sure it’s worth it.

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Trusted by leaders at  200+ organisations

I've worked with leaders from a wide range of organisations, from corporate household names to agencies, public sector bodies, universities, charities and startups.

500

Workshops

I discovered workshop 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, but work across the UK and beyond.

28

Years

My career started in travel PR, with several prestigious agencies. I've been coaching and facilitating for 15 years.

Working with me

I've worked on many kinds of projects with groups of diverse sizes, seniorities and backgrounds. Here’s what you can expect:

In-depth partnership

More than just a workshop facilitator, I work as your trusted advisor, offering ongoing support long after the initial engagement.

Tailored solutions

While I bring many tried and tested tools, everything is customised to fit your team’s needs, goals, and culture.

Psychological safety

My experience as a team facilitator helps me build trust and openness within teams, ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and motivated to contribute.

Clear next steps

I take care of everything – planning the agenda, preparing materials, managing logistics and following up with outputs – so you can focus on the conversations that matter.

Every session or project ends with practical, actionable steps. No jargon, no fluff – just clear direction.

(Strategy + Teamwork) x 4

I believe the best leadership offsites combine strategy development with team development.

The strategy process is a great opportunity to shape your organisational identity while also building a high-functioning team. By integrating team development into your strategy work, you get the chance to foster vulnerability and encourage healthy conflict right from the start.

You’ll have deeper conversations, more productive debates, and a stronger sense of commitment and accountability. When psychological safety is in place and the team is functioning well, they’ll aim higher, take bigger risks, and execute faster.

Ultimately, your strategy will be bolder, and your team will be ready to get behind it and bring it to life.

This isn’t something that can be achieved in one day, once a year. It needs rhythm. A regular cadence of offsites where the team steps back, reconnects, challenges each other, and refines the plan. Over time, this creates real momentum:

A leadership team that thinks and acts as one
A strategy that stays alive and relevant
A culture where progress isn’t accidental - it’s deliberate

If you're building something ambitious, you need a clear strategy, and a team strong enough to deliver it.

That’s the work. And that’s where I come in.

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

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

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

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 achieved so much. 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

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