I am a designer, leader, coach and mentor with over three decades of experience and expertise in strategic leadership, organizational change and human development, with a particular focus in the creative and higher education sectors.
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Design is everywhere. When used appropriately Design Thinking has the potential, to shift the narrative, to transform culture and habits and to help co-create solutions that meet real needs.
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I am excited to work as a strategic creative thinking partner with people who want to design the next phase of their lives, their careers and their businesses.
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No hype - no big promises! Just a simple offer for thinking partnership and authentic conversations with the aim of co-creating a brave space where strategies for lasting change can be discovered together.
Want to understand more?
Read James new book coauthored with renowned futurist David Houle
"I firmly believe that this book may be one of the most significant books about the importance of design published in this century. With the massive changes and disruptions occurring today, design, creative thinking, and redesign are at the core for humanity to have a prosperous future. That’s why this book is a must read not just for designers but also anyone involved in charting our collective future.”
Dr. Larry R. Thompson, President of Ringling College of Art and Design
Individual coaching client
"I sort of wish that after all this time I would have come up with an alternative solution but I think this time has allowed me to explore and now approach this next step with a lot more clarity and purpose. I certainly have you to thank, part of the decision was made significantly easier from our conversations and discussions, and I am so incredibly grateful for that time".
Individual coaching client
"James takes great care in listening and evaluating the needs and concerns presented, while also having a unique ability to look at things more abstractly. His encouragement to assess situations more holistically was informative and empowering".
Creative Facilitation
"James took great care to provide an inclusive safe/brave space for our team to explore some important issues. His use of Design Thinking was both masterful and understated drawing us all in to be part of the co-creation of a new way of working together. We are looking forward to working with him as our company grows".
