About James
I help government and nonprofit leaders who are struggling with the weight of organizational complexity -- the politics, the burnout, the teams that aren't quite clicking. They are exhausted by competing demands from every direction and unsure how to build the resilience needed to lead through constant change.
If this sounds familiar -- decision-making feels harder than it should, your team isn't collaborating the way you need then to, and you're wondering if there's a more sustainable way to lead -- you know that surface-level fixes won't cut it. You need clarity on what's really holding you and your team back.
Together, we work to sharpen your leadership vision, build teams that navigate change without falling apart, and develop practical strategies you can apply immediately -- not frameworks that gather dust. My approach is grounded in Positive Intelligence and real-world executive experience, so we focus on the mental resilience and strategic clarity that actually determine whether leaders thrive or burn out.
I hold an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential and a Hudson Institute of Coaching Certificate, backed by 33+ years of public sector leadership -- including serving as Chief Operating Officer of Caltrans, the nation's largest state transportation agency.
Let's talk about what's possible for you. I offer complimentary 30-minute discovery calls with no pressure and no commitment.
Email jayhawk01@icloud.com to book your discovery call.