Summary​

James is an accomplished executive coach and leadership development expert. James’ clients consistently achieve measurable results, becoming more resilient, self-aware, and ethical leaders equipped to excel at the highest levels. His coaching approach is engaging, transformative, and tailored to drive both business impact and personal growth.​

Coaching Style​

Known for his impactful coaching style and results-oriented approach, James brings unmatched expertise in developing high-performing leaders across Banking, Financial Services, and various industries worldwide.​ An in-demand coach and facilitator, James specialises in guiding senior leaders through critical career transitions, whether they’re stepping into new leadership roles, navigating complex organisational transformations, or managing change within their teams. He empowers leaders to master essential leadership capabilities while achieving a sustainable work-life balance, enabling them to thrive professionally and personally.​​

Professional Experience​

James has over 25 years of experience in senior Learning & Development leadership roles, where he helped to shape the success of top global organisations like HSBC, Morgan Stanley Capital, Vodafone, Cisco and Centrica. Sectors he is experienced in include Financial Services, Banking, Technology, Telecommunication, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Energy, and Engineering & Manufacturing.

Qualifications

Certified by the NeuroLeadership Institute and a Master NLP Coach, James also holds accreditations in a variety of psychometric and 360 assessment tools, including Hogan, Strengths, MBTI, EQi, Learning Agility, and Emergenetics. He combines these insights with his extensive coaching, facilitation and training expertise to deliver an exceptional leadership development experience.

Personal Interests​

In his spare time, James enjoys travelling, playing tennis/padel, and learning from his 12 and 10-year-old daughters on a daily basis.