What I Do
I’m an original thinker and a challenger. I have a unique ability to draw together ideas from multiple areas of business and challenge leadership teams to find new opportunities.
I work with founders and fast-growth companies in Tech Enabled Business Services and SaaS from £1m to £25m+ to quickly scale their businesses, using my experience as CEO of a fast growth business, corporate finance and knowing what PE require. As a qualified executive coach I also help the CEO and management team to deliver.
My journey has equipped me with practical insights and strategies that I'm eager to share with fellow business owners and decision-makers, especially those seeking strategic guidance and leadership growth as they rapidly scale.
“James’s unique strength is observing the market strategically from 10,000 feet up and determining precisely what it wants. Then, he works out how to meet that need through tech or a unique service proposition.
He’s also excellent at nailing how a business should look and feel. He creates the functionality and then deciphers how to present it in a relevant and modern way.
It’s extremely rare to possess that combination of clear strategic thinking and brand positioning expertise.”
WHAT I BRING
The know-how to scale your business quickly yet sustainably
Implementing the right processes and systems at the right time
Differentiate your business through branding and customer messaging to close more prospects
Dealing with senior hires and knowing when to make them
Understanding team dynamics and how to build a strong culture
Mentoring, coaching and personal growth for founders, leaders and management
I understand the emotional challenges you face as founder, leader and CEO
How and when to transition from ‘hands-on’ to ‘strategic oversight’
I will help you communicate your ambitions, lead and motivate your team
As a qualified executive coach, I can help grow you and your senior team
Commercial value across all business areas
I have deep understanding of a breadth of business areas including sales, branding, culture, finance and commercials - few people can join all of the dots together
I use this skill to find additional opportunities across sales, operations, people and finance that others can’t see
I’ve studied corporate finance and worked with PE, so I know what investors/buyers are looking for and how to best position your business
“James’s clarity and originality of thinking are outstanding. He develops unique angles that help us create more value. He’s unequivocal about the goal and provides a clear direction and style to help us achieve it.”
“From a coaching and mentoring perspective, James has helped a huge amount – he’s been there and done it at James and James. He’s brilliant at making things simple, at cutting through the clutter.”