Experienced support.
Human conversations.
Practical outcomes.
Experienced support.
Human conversations.
Practical outcomes.
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Human conversations.
Practical outcomes.
Mentoring that recognises both the human side of leadership and the practical work of building and growing a business.
Intro...
Intro...
Running a business can be deeply rewarding — and quietly demanding. Alongside strategy, growth and commercial decisions, there’s often a personal journey happening at the same time: confidence, doubt, responsibility, identity, and what comes next.
I work with founders and senior leaders at different stages of their journey — from those stepping into leadership for the first time, to experienced operators navigating complexity or change.
Some come looking for space to think.
Others want clearer direction, practical ideas and support with real business challenges.
My role is to meet you where you are.
That might mean listening and helping you make sense of what’s going on — or offering perspective, options and hands-on guidance drawn from my own experience of building, leading and growing businesses.
I’m based in Bristol and work with business owners and leaders across the South West and beyond.
The aim is always the same: to help you move forward with clarity and confidence, both personally and commercially.
How I work ...
How I work ...
I work with founders and senior leaders across a range of stages.
My work blends reflection and practical support.
Conversations often move between the personal experience of leadership and very real business topics such as strategy, growth, people, structure and decision-making.
There’s no fixed programme. We focus on what matters most to you and your business at that moment.
I work best with people who prefer learning through experience rather than theory, and who care as much about delivery as they do about ideas.
I’m less interested in strategy for the sake of creating polished decks. More turning intent into action and ensuring commitments genuinely add value.
If you enjoy thoughtful discussion but also want to focus on what gets done, this approach is likely to suit you well.
Who I work with...
Who I work with...
I work with founders and senior leaders at different stages of their journey.
This includes people stepping into leadership for the first time, those growing businesses and teams, and experienced leaders navigating complexity, change or transition. Some are looking for space to think; others want clearer direction, practical ideas and support with real business challenges.
What they tend to have in common is a desire to approach decisions thoughtfully — balancing commercial realities with the human side of leadership.
If you’re considering mentoring and want to explore whether it might be helpful, the best place to start is usually a conversation. Drop me a line
Consulting
Consulting
Alongside my mentoring work, I also provide deep level support for event-focused businesses through advisory roles and strategic consulting — usually through referral or ongoing relationships.
Reflections...
Reflections...
Alongside my mentoring work, I write short reflections on leadership, business and the personal journey that sits alongside both.
Many of these pieces grow out of real conversations and experiences, and some are shared in parallel on LinkedIn.
A few words from people I have worked with
A few words from people I have worked with
Having someone I can be completely honest with — in every aspect of the business — has been invaluable. There’s nothing I feel unable to ask or say.
Founder, B2B business
I feel much clearer and more confident on the business side since working with James, and I really value having space to talk things through — including venting from time to time!
Founder, Growing Consumer Business
Some of the organisations I have worked with :
Some of the organisations I have worked with :
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