James is a Business Psychologist with over 21 years’ experience in management development consultancy. Early exposure to leadership as a frontline officer in the British Army, then in leading high-altitude expeditions worldwide. His commercial management experience came from a Sales and Marketing role in a technology start-up where he built global markets in the marine, defense and energy sectors. James has a facilitative delivery style which builds confidence, clarity and energy with clients, enabling them to create sustainable, authentic change. He has extensive experience of working across geographical and cultural boundaries and is adept at adapting to clients from diverse market sectors.

Professional background

Embarking on an exciting army career as an officer in charge of an operational frontline unit, James had exposure to leadership at an early age in his career, which led to leading high altitude expeditions for a commercial expeditionary company, becoming their key leadership instructor. After university as a mature student, he then gained commercial experience in a technology start-up as a Sales and Marketing manager, where he built new global markets for his company (Lidbury Ltd) in the marine, defense and energy sectors. James then realised that his vocation was in developing people, so after briefly working in secondary and further education, gaining management experience as a head of academic department, James then learnt his management development trade by working for a talent management consultancy. Having completed a master’s degree in Organisational Behaviour as well as a coaching diploma, James travels extensively to work with blue-chip organisations around the world.

Education and qualifications

James holds a MSc in Organisational Behaviour from Birkbeck College, University of London; a Diploma in Performance Coaching from Newcastle College of Further Education; a Certificate in Occupational Testing, Level A & B from The British Psychological Society.

Personal

James enjoys adventure sports but as he slows down from this type of activity he focusses on running a local charity and enjoying the countryside.