What James offers

Two ways to bring James
to your audience.

Keynote

The Invisible Architecture That Runs Your Life

Why most change fails — and what to do about it.

Most people who try to change start in exactly the wrong place. They focus on habits and results — just 25% of the architecture that's actually producing their life.

This keynote reveals the invisible structure behind every consistent result you produce — and shows you how to redesign it.

• Conferences, associations, and corporate events

• 20 to 90 minutes

• Universal audience — personal and professional application

• Companion book and assessment available

Leadership Workshop

Misdiagnosed: Why Leaders Keep Solving the Wrong Problems

A diagnostic experience for leadership teams and retreats.

No physician would prescribe treatment without understanding what's wrong. Yet most leadership interventions do exactly that.

This workshop introduces diagnostic discipline — the practice of identifying the actual source of your organizational problems before designing solutions.

It starts with the leader's own architecture, because that's where most organizational problems originate.

• Leadership teams, executive retreats, L&D programs

• Half-day to full-day format

• Includes individual architecture mapping

• Ideal for teams navigating change or stalled performance
  

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

From the room.

"James is the classic multidimensional talent that does not come around often. He is a creative and talented public speaker, a teacher and an inspirational, natural leader. There are no limits to his gifts."

Randie Ellington, Division D Governor, District 57 — Toastmasters International

"From the opening session to the close of the meeting — which, to everyone assembled, came too soon, a First! — James provided outstanding guidance and insight. His contributions elevated the level of engagement and real learning to a level I had not anticipated. His powerful and persuasive voice, his quiet passion, and his well-constructed presentation combined to win over even the most 'stuck-in-their-ways' attendees."

David L. Malmo, President — Continental Data Graphics, a Boeing Company

"As you walked on stage at the World Championship of Public Speaking, I said to my neighbors: 'You could tell he has more stage time and presence than the others.' Quite an accomplishment to get that far."

Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE — Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker

"To this day, your class remains the greatest speaking lesson I have ever received."

Clark Didavi, Carlton Maner Scholar — SLA of California

"James is an excellent trainer and storyteller. I have taken a few workshops with James as the instructor and have thoroughly enjoyed them and learned a lot each time."

Adam Smith — Robert Half, Storytelling for Business

"James was knowledgeable, professional, fun — and funny.

He is an excellent speaker and I think he is capable of speaking on any subject."

Workshop Attendee

"James was one of my favorite instructors by far. In terms of his energy, how engaging he was, his knowledge, use of questions and interactions with the class.

Loved it!"

Raimon Lewis, CCSF - Dept. Public Health

Bring James to your stage.

Whether you're planning a conference, a leadership retreat, or a corporate training day — James will meet your audience where they are leave them with something they'll remember and can act on.

Fees available upon request. James personally responds to every inquiry.