All Testimonials

Alex Staniforth
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“James is an inspirational entrepreneur with a genuine passion for people, sharing ideas and empowering others. Anyone who James doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing!”

Alex Staniforth, Endurance Athlete, Author and Charity Founder

Martin Rayner
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“James inspires me for so many reasons. He is a successful tech entrepreneur, has a strong social conscience, cares about the people he works with and is highly creative. I come away from every discussion with new ways to live well and give back.”

Martin Rayner of Lakeland Kitchenware – Award Winning Global Retailer

Neil Jurd
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“James is a great ideas generator, and a real expert at connecting people – he’s been a huge help in establishing my leadership development business. Thank you James.”

Neil Jurd OBE, Award Winning Leadership Coach & Author

Tim Marston
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“James is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. He somehow balances success in business whilst also making vulnerable people’s lives better, with networking skills that are in a league of their own. Importantly, he is a lovely fella – kind, generous, and down-to-earth.”

Tim Marston, Fire Juggling Pioneer

Magnus George
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As a speaker he is fluent and natural, generous and self-deprecating. His experience is wide and he presents a warts-and-all analysis of the life and ups and downs of a serial entrepreneur.

Magnus George, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Lancaster University Management School

Ian Rowland
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“For many years, James has been a good source of business acumen, smart advice, strong encouragement and useful contacts. He has always been generous with his time, his insights and his realistic business guidance based on his own extensive experience.”

Ian Rowland, Author, Speaker and member of The Inner Magic Circle

Kate Dew
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“James has been an invaluable mentor to me in growing my business. He got to the bottom of the issues I was facing and understood them totally, having been there himself. I find talking things through with James very empowering and only wish we were able to talk more!”

Kate Dew, Founder of CraftCourses.com

Bryher Scudamore
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“James is a terrific mentor. He has energy, integrity, original ideas and enthusiasm. I have been most grateful for his wisdom and thoughtful advice.”

Bryher Scudamore, Founder of AutoDotBiography