Running a business, leading a team - means big decisions, big challenges and sometimes, big isolation.
Start leading.
Joining a Strategy Circle puts you in a dedicated space to think, reflect, and challenge your thinking with people who truly understand the journey.
Get the Inside Track: Real, no-nonsense advice from fellow leaders who've been there before.
Compare & contrast: See how others navigate similar challenges, let them learn from your approach too.
Gain fresh insights: Expose yourself to new ways of thinking that challenge and refine your approach.
Honest, constructive feedback: Straight-talking insights from people who you can trust.
TESTIMONIAL
If you're looking to unlock the full potential of your team, I can’t recommend James highly enough. His work goes beyond facilitation - it’s transformative.
Steve Williamson
CEO
Global Inkjet Systems
How it works
Groups work together each month to identify and clear bottlenecks, create and execute on key projects, and build high performing teams.
Monthly Action
Once a month, we step out of the day-to-day noise for an intensive session designed to solve your most pressing challenges in real-time.
These aren't 'training sessions', they are high-leverage working blocks. Using my On The Same Page methodology, we identify specific friction points in your team and strategy, pressure-test solutions with a room of peers, and build a concrete action plan.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult board-level decision or unblocking a stalled team project, you’ll leverage the collective intelligence of other leaders to find the solution.
Peer Intelligence
Your own advisory network: draw on the lived experience of a trusted circle of peers.
High-level leadership thrives in an environment of shared insights. This is a dedicated space to pressure-test your ideas with other leaders who are navigating similar growth milestones. Each Circle is carefully curated to ensure you are surrounded by non-competing professionals who offer diverse perspectives on your specific goals.
You'll gain the "Inside Track" by accessing an honest second opinion on everything from team restructuring to new client strategies. You'll learn from the successes of others in real-time, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Signature Toolkit
Access a suite of strategic and team alignment frameworks designed to turn complex strategic challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps.
High-performing teams operate best when they share a common language. As a member, you gain full access to my On The Same Page toolkit: a collection of visual canvases and structured activities that simplify decision-making. These tools are designed to be taken back into your own organisation, helping you align your team, clear internal bottlenecks, and ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction.
Each framework is built for immediate practical application, moving you quickly from high-level concepts to concrete execution. Whether you're mapping out a quarterly strategy or redesigning your team’s systems and processes, these resources provide the structural "scaffolding" required to maintain momentum and deliver consistent results.
Much more...
Get access to peers and coaching when it matters most, and access a wealth of resources to give you the Inside Track on many business situations.
My programme ensures that support is always just a click away, helping you grow and succeed throughout your leadership journey. I'm here to guide discussions and share proven methods for effective leadership and problem-solving. Outside of our scheduled meetings, you’re also encouraged to connect informally via a secure messaging platform.
1-1 Coaching – As an optional extra, receive personal coaching tailored to your needs.
Peer sharing sessions – Connect anytime with others to share insights and experiences.
Private online community – A safe space to engage and collaborate with fellow members.
Mixers with other groups – I often create open forums for members across circles.
TESTIMONIAL
Just want to take the opportunity to thank you again for a really great, lively, useful session. Definitely the best I’ve been part of.
Stacy-Ann
Head of Global Marketing
Oxford Economics
Inside the Circle
Every session is designed to be a high-energy "working block". We follow clear frameworks like these to get everyone aligned and focused on the work that actually matters.
Check-in
We start with a Check-in, where we share recent wins and update the group on the goals we set last month. This isn't just about reporting back; it’s about celebrating progress and staying accountable to the people who are on the journey with you.
Hot Seat
The Hot Seat is a dedicated space where members can bring specific challenges or a new ideas to the table. To make the most of this time, "Hot Seaters" prepare a quick briefing in advance. The rest of the group then jumps in with honest feedback, fresh perspectives, and lived experience to help navigate the way forward.
Toolkit Deep Dive
We roll up our sleeves and master a specific tool from the On The Same Page library together. In this session, we apply a framework to a member's real-time project. It’s a practical way to learn the "scaffolding" of the methodology so you can take the tools back and use them with your own team immediately to clear internal bottlenecks.
Culture Clinic
This is a safe, honest space to talk about the "people stuff" that often gets pushed to the side. We focus on team dynamics, difficult conversations, or the realities of keeping a team motivated. By sharing lived experiences and diverse perspectives, we help each other build a culture where people are on the same page, pulling in the same direction.
Scenario Planning
We step away from today’s fires to look at the horizon and map out what’s next. We pressure-test "What if?" scenarios (like sudden market shifts or scaling milestones) to turn complex strategic challenges into clear, actionable roadmaps. This ensures you aren't just reacting to the present, but are building the structural momentum required to deliver consistent results in the future.
Actions & Insights
We wrap up with Actions & Insights.You’ll leave every session with a clear list of takeaways and a plan of attack. We use a quick post-session check to capture the most important insights, ensuring you head back to your team with total clarity on your next steps.
Meet James
Workshop facilitator. Strategic thinker. Team translator.
I’ve spent 15+ years helping teams navigate complex challenges, sharpen their strategy and improve how they work together.
I’ve facilitated workshops for over 250 teams - from boardrooms and project teams to global leadership groups and fast-growing start-ups. Across sectors, sizes and styles, the patterns are the same: things move faster when teams are aligned, focused, and speaking the same language.
My style? Down-to-earth, calm under pressure, and focused on getting results. I make space for honest conversations, without letting things spiral. I’ll ask the awkward question if it needs asking. And I’ll make sure everyone leaves the room clearer than when they walked in.
James has great integrity, is down to earth and a really nice guy too. He brings a practical and clear approach to creativity tools and techniques, and strips out the mystique and the b*llsh*t which is no small accomplishment.
Roland Harwood
Compulsive Connector
We Are Liminal
Joining a Circle
I curate each group carefully, ensuring the right mix of experience and ambition.
The next step is to schedule a call. This is a focused discussion to explore how joining a Circle might support your objectives.
3. Try it out
Following our call, you may be invited to join an "Open Chair" guest slot. This allows you to experience the peer dynamic firsthand before committing to the cohort.
4. Join a Circle
Once we confirm a mutual match, you’ll receive an invitation to secure your seat. You’ll then join your dedicated group of 10-12 leaders for our monthly sessions.
Membership Tiers
Choose the the focus that fits your goals
Impact Circle
£195/mo
Monthly Circle: 90-minute virtual "working block" to solve live team and strategy bottlenecks.
Peer Network: Access to a curated, non-competing group of 10–12 ambitious leaders.
Core Tools: My top 5 digital frameworks and canvases to use within your own organisation.
Your influence and training have resulted in outcomes that exceeded my hopes and expectations.
Jenny Green
Founder & Director
AEL Outdoor Solutions
FAQ
Extra details about Strategy Circles
What is a Strategy Circle and how does it help me?
Think of a Circle as your private, fractional board of directors. It’s a structured space where you can step away from the daily "noise" to solve real-world leadership challenges alongside peers who truly understand the journey. By using the On The Same Page methodology, you move from feeling isolated in your decisions to having a clear, pressure-tested roadmap for your team and strategy.
I’m incredibly busy. How much time does this actually take?
I've designed these sessions to be high-leverage "working blocks" rather than just more meetings. You can choose the rhythm that fits your schedule: the Impact Circle is a focused 90-minute monthly pulse for quick decision-making, while the Deep Circle is a 3-hour monthly intensive for more structural strategic work. Both are designed to save you time in the long run by clearing the bottlenecks that cause firefighting.
How do you ensure I’m not in a group with competitors?
I personally curate every Circle to ensure a high-calibre, non-competing dynamic. During the application and chat process, I vet for any potential conflicts of interest so that you can be completely honest and open in your discussions. This ensures the "Inside Track" is a safe, confidential space for everyone involved.
What exactly is the "On The Same Page" toolkit?
As a member, you get full access to a signature suite of visual canvases and frameworks designed to simplify complex decision-making. These aren't just for our sessions; they are "scaffolding" you can take back into your own organisation to align your department, improve feedback loops, and ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction.
What happens if I need help between our monthly sessions?
Support is always available. Depending on your membership level, you can reach out via Circle, our secure private messaging platform or, with Circle Plus, access a direct "hotline" for 1-to-1 strategic coaching when urgent challenges arise.
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