A Personal Approach

I aspire to live a long and healthy life, guided by wisdom, kindness, and gratitude. This personal mission has shaped my coaching philosophy: aligning actions and habits with core virtues to create meaningful and lasting change.

When I’m not coaching, recruiting or managing investments, I spend my personal time with my wonderful family. We live by the sea and spend a lot of time learning instruments, cooking, dog walking and reading.

My Journey

I guarantee a confidential, judgement-free environment

By the time I began my career in Executive Search, I had moved 16 times, lived all over the UK, and worked every kind of job imaginable, all while navigating personal challenges. This diverse background taught me empathy, resilience, and how to truly listen.

As a trained coach and Lead Psychometric Assessor, I have developed a unique ability to ask the right questions, enabling leaders to find their own solutions. Whether you’re looking to boost leadership skills, balance work and life, or focus on wellness.

I bring a blend of:

  • Strong business acumen.
  • Natural emotional intelligence.
  • Two decades of experience guiding executives.

No matter the focus, I guarantee a confidential, judgement-free environment to help you achieve your aspirations.

I’m happy to sign NDAs where required.

James has been an invaluable listener, offering guidance that has shaped not only my career but my personal life as well. His approach is subtle yet impactful - through our conversations, I found clarity in areas I hadn’t even considered before. What stood out most was recognizing the gap between what I thought I wanted and what truly mattered to me. There’s still work to do, but the direction is now clear.

FTSE 100 C-suite executive, London

A trusted colleague recommended James, and I’m grateful they did. I initially had no expectations, but from our first session, it became clear that this wasn’t about receiving advice - it was about uncovering insights I already had but hadn’t acknowledged. Taking the time to step back and reflect with the right guidance has helped me realign my goals. Surprisingly, rather than adding more, the most powerful shift was letting go of commitments and relationships that no longer served me.

VP Human Resources, Toronto

James has a remarkable ability to help you find answers without imposing his own perspective. Our conversations led me to an unexpected realization: I had been prioritizing the wrong things. In pursuit of professional success, I was neglecting what truly brought me happiness. Adjusting my focus has not only improved my personal life but also made me more effective at work. I’ve learned to step back, stress less, and as a result, the people around me have responded positively too.

Chief Financial Officer, Ivory Coast

The first two sessions with James were simply about laying everything out - where I was, what I felt, and what I needed to change. That process alone was incredibly powerful. It wasn’t about receiving instructions or advice; it was about having the space to reflect. Now, after six sessions, I have a clear plan and feel more focused than ever. I’m pausing coaching to work on these goals but will return when the time is right for the next stage of growth.

Group HR Manager, Perth

I’ve known James for years in a professional capacity but never considered coaching until recently. His ability to direct conversations in a way that leads to real breakthroughs has been impressive. I am now closer than ever to achieving a personal goal I had struggled with for years. The structured approach to tracking progress and staying accountable to myself has made all the difference.

Engineer, East Yorkshire

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