James Pratt

Background

About James Pratt

After 20+ years working in technology and as an executive for product, engineering and HR functions I have a rare viewpoint on how to build teams that go beyond being successful to do something remarkable. I believe that remarkable teams make a conscious effort to do four things exceptionally well : 1. They know where they’re going and why they’re going there, guided by a compelling vision and values, 2. They have a conscious and explicit way of working, even if it’s an unspoken set of customs and norms, 3. They know how to repeatedly find the right people to power the machine, and how to keep them focussed and motivated, 4. They have the resilience and courage to see it through, especially when it gets hard, which it will. While this seems obvious, I bet your organization does 1, perhaps 2 of these things well, which is a pity because you need all 4. I’m a coach who will partner with you in a robust dialog about how you lead and what’s between you and remarkable results. I don’t have a template or a 4-step plan because we need to plot the right path for you, that leans on your strengths and supports your way of growing. I’ll give you the feedback no-one else dares give you, and be the kind, empathetic ear you can’t find anywhere else. I’ll provoke you to think in new ways and challenge your assumptions about yourself, your business and your world. After working with me, my clients are usually more confident making the decisions and taking the actions that propel their business and life, better gardeners of their organization, a more compelling leader operating with ease, and more comfortable with themselves, their business and in their life. The best piece of feedback I ever got from a client was “F*ck you and thank you”. Let’s do this.