Workshops & Keynotes

I'm an experienced facilitator and speaker specialising in strategy creation, team dynamics and leadership development. My team workshops and keynotes help CEOs and senior teams define and execute on their strategy, collaborate effectively and lead with purpose.

Why work with me?

Simply put, I make it easy for people to work together. I help teams collaborate effectively to achieve better outcomes.

I guide leaders and their teams through complex decision-making processes, manage conflict and tension, and promote creativity and innovation.

Expertly designed and facilitated meetings, workshops, strategic offsites, leadership events, conferences and more
An experienced strategy facilitator, I help senior leadership teams get aligned, make better decisions and clearer plans.
Independent and impartial, skilled and experienced in working with diverse groups in a wide range of industries
A wide range of tools and techniques to draw on, with every session tailored to your unique requirements
Practical and down-to earth approach, with no trust falls or awkward icebreakers - I address the elephants in the room and get people talking about what really matters.

Trusted by 200+ companies around the world

I've worked with a wide range of clients, 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 and spoken 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 top agencies. I've been speaking and facilitating workshops for 15 years.

Working with me

Whether I’m running a leadership workshop or delivering a keynote, I’m not there to impress - I’m there to make it count. I’ve worked with groups of all sizes and backgrounds, from executive teams to full company offsites. Here's what you can expect:

A partnership

I’m more than a one-and-done facilitator. I’ll help you shape the session, deliver it with impact, and follow through with what happens next. The real value is in what carries forward.

Tailored solutions

No generic slides. No cookie-cutter frameworks. Every session is built around your goals, your people, and your challenges - using tools that actually fit.

Psychological safety

I know how to create psychological safety without it feeling forced. People speak up, listen better, and tackle the hard stuff — without dancing around it.

Clear next steps

Every session ends with clear next steps. You’ll leave with sharper focus, stronger alignment, and decisions that don’t disappear into the ether.

From Strategy Rooms to Centre Stage

Over the years I've led all kinds of sessions, for a wide range of groups. Here are some of the formats and environments I excel in and enjoy most.

Strategy Workshops

I work directly with leadership teams to define the best strategy for their organisation’s future. These typically involve multi-day offsite workshops, followed by quarterly reviews to ensure the team stays on course and hits its targets.

Leadership Offsites

I design and facilitate sessions that help leaders collaborate across silos and build strategies for working better with key customers and stakeholders. I also run leadership development programmes to build high-performing senior teams.

Keynote Speaking

I speak at conferences and leadership events on topics like strategy, team alignment, high performance and change. My talks are clear, down-to-earth and packed with practical ideas, designed to spark real conversations.

High Performance

I work with leadership groups to unlock their personal potential, helping them focus on key strengths, set clear goals, and build the confidence to tackle challenges - creating a mindset for consistent, high-level performance.

Team Development

I run sessions that bring the whole team together, aligning everyone around common goals and priorities – and building stronger team spirit and rapport along the way.

Strategic Thinking

Strategy can easily become a box-ticking exercise or a once-a-year ritual. I challenge leaders to think more clearly, act more deliberately, and create strategies that actually guide day-to-day decisions.

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

Testimonials

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

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