An experienced facilitator, trainer and coach, James has worked in a diversity of environments in Melbourne, including tertiary and secondary schools, the private training sector and corporate coaching. His key strengths are engaging young people and professionals by empowering them with tools to develop career-readiness, personal branding, interpersonal communication, networking and self-management. James thrives in delivery by talking to people rather than at them and empowering his students with a voice to speak their mind and share with others, He strongly believes that a supportive and approachable style is key to his ability to create an atmosphere of fun but relevant learning.
Outside of Beacon Foundation, James teaches undergraduates at Deakin University and works as a technology trainer at Ready Tech Go. In his free time, you will find James spending time with family and friends, walking his dogs, catching up on episodes of House of Cards and eating some of Melbourne’s best food.