Area of Expertise

• Leadership

• Work/Life Balance

• Workplace Culture

• Employee Retention

• Teamwork & Communication

• Emcee

“The initial calls with James showed his energy, authenticity, and effortless communication style. He took time to understand the objectives of the session and also focused on details like the composition of my leaders so that he could best articulate his message. He was a champion throughout.” -Senior VP, American Express

It's my job to make audiences feel, think, and laugh.  And I take that seriously.

I help audiences pause and think about the way they lead, the way they connect, and the way they can impact their world.  I create moments that empower teams and individuals to realize they are the only thing standing in the way between the results they want and the results they're currently seeing. 

I am an award-winning, recognized professional speaker with a background in stand-up and improv comedy.  I deliver powerful and hysterical keynotes and workshops that will transform lives.

I work with corporations, colleges, associations, and individuals with a focus on authentic leadership. There is power in talking about imperfection, it has proven to increase trust, innovation and morale in teams. By infusing my thought-provoking talks with comedy and self-awareness, my audiences stay engaged from beginning to end.

Keynote Topics

• Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings

• Love in Leadership: The secret to managing and retaining talent

• IMPROV Your Teamwork and Communication

• Find Your Third Place: A work/life balance conversation that’s actually helpful

• Do You Even Know Me?: How curiosity creates community in the workplace