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Empowering Leaders, Transforming Organisations. Making the Difference.

If you’re facing complex organisational challenges then you don’t need more theory. You need someone who’s done it. For over 30 years, I’ve supported executive leaders and teams in dynamic organisations like Virgin Atlantic to increase impact and lead with presence, clarity and courage.
The results are real, sustainable and measurable.

“I have found working with James to be life changing. I'm now putting myself forward for, being asked to take on, and even turning down promotions. I'm speaking at and hosting events, advocating for myself and my teams and I'm confident about where and who I am. And as a young woman in a male dominated world that can truly be a scary place at times, that's nothing short of incredible”.

About James Dakin

With over 30 years of global coaching and leadership experience, I've worked with senior leaders, boards and teams across sectors to transform how they lead, communicate and deliver. My clients include Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, NHS, HS2, MOD and Dell—organisations facing real-world complexity who need results, not theory.

My focus is simple: unlocking the leadership capability that's already in your organisation to maximise performance. I help capable managers become influential leaders who drive results, make better decisions under pressure and deliver the performance you hired them for in the first place.

While traditional leadership programmes teach techniques and theory, I address why your talented people aren't already performing at their peak, giving them real time tools and techniques to make a difference immediately. I develop the confidence and executive presence that enables leaders to actually use their skills when it matters most in high-stakes situations, difficult conversations and complex stakeholder environments. This approach delivers measurable results: 20-30x ROI and almost 60% promotion rates through my Pioneer Leader Programme.

Whether you're navigating change, driving culture transformation or developing future-ready leaders, I deliver tools, strategies and insight that shift behaviour and create sustainable competitive advantage in real time. My work is especially valuable for organisations seeking to:

  • Maximise leadership performance and decision-making quality
  • Build collaborative cultures that drive results, not politics
  • Develop leaders who can influence without authority
  • Create bench strength for succession planning

Unlike many consultants, my insight comes from real-world delivery in complex organisations. I understand the pressure, politics and practical challenges your leaders face daily.

I help leaders develop the kind of presence that wins rooms, transforms relationships and drives bottom-line results. If you need leadership that delivers, let's talk.

 

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Coaching Packages 

Detailed descriptions of the four coaching packages we are offering. 

Initial Consultation Session

Identify which approach and package will best serve you to delivering your aspirations and goals.

Pioneer Career Development

Elevate and accelerate your career with confidence to achieve your next promotion or dream job - 80% success rate!

Pioneer Leadership Coaching

Take your leadership to the next level where your ability to influence, impact and inspire makes the difference.

Key-Note Speaking

Session to discuss how you can optimise a highly engaging, motivating and inspirational speaker tailored to support you achieving your specific needs and the talk.

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Coaching Packages

Strategic Leadership Services 

The Pioneer Leader Programme

Transform your top talent into leaders who deliver the results others think impossible in just 12 months.

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Executive Board Team Coaching

Turn your board into the team that sets the gold standard for leadership, trust and decisive action.

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“James is an inspirational coach and certainly assisted myself and my team in learning how we could change the behavioural culture within the team. James understands how people work and what makes them tick and can help in many different situations to improve the culture throughout the organisation. His coaching techniques are fantastic and certainly help in many different situations throughout life”.

Michael Ewart. Managing Director; Amaro

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Why Clients Bring Me In?

Because good leadership isn’t good enough anymore.  

What I Do

I make leaders better. Fast. Sharper, stronger, more influential and respected.

Why It Matters

Mediocre leadership costs money, people and trust.
World-class leadership changes everything.

What I Bring

30 years of results.
Commercial focus. Relational precision. No fluff.

The Outcome

Leaders who lead. Teams that rise.
A culture that performs  - and lasts.

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Client Stories

 
 
 

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