About James

James has worked as a Communications Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator & Keynote Speaker for 30 years. He has delivered courses globally in 46 countries. He focuses on the Mind, Body & Voice to translate the fundamentals of communication into a cohesive set of techniques that can be easily employed by individuals, teams and organisations in a corporate context. Much of his work is with the Magic Circle Law Firms and Big Four Accountancy Firms, though he has also worked extensively across Telecoms, Media, Banking, Private Equity, the Motor Industry and Pharmaceuticals.

James’ Areas of Expertise

• Embodied leadership and executive presence, drawing on classical actor training to help leaders develop gravitas, authenticity, confidence, and influence through the integrated use of mind, body, and voice

• High-impact communication under pressure, coaching senior executives, partners, and leadership teams to perform at their best in presentations, pitches, stakeholder engagements, and critical business conversations

• Vocal presence and persuasive delivery, helping professionals unlock greater impact through voice, physical presence, storytelling, and behavioural techniques derived from performance psychology and actor training

James says:

“I’m proud to be part of OMA because it reminds us that leadership is ultimately about people, not processes. Through Shakespeare, psychology and honest conversation, we help leaders discover insights that are as practical as they are profound.”

“My years with OMA have provided many of the highlights not just of my career, but of my life more broadly. This work gets under one’s skin, and I look forward to being associated with it for many years to come.”

What does James especially bring to his work?

James is an Executive Coach and a Facilitator with global experience, applying techniques from theatre, coaching, and organisational psychology to help leaders connect, inspire, and drive performance in complex professional environments.

He is a Leadership and Organisational Development Consultant focused on behavioural change, designing and facilitating programmes that translate communication and performance principles into sustainable leadership capability at individual, team, and organisational levels.

James loves to explore the following with his clients:

• Embodied Leadership & Executive Presence

• Voice, Presence & Influence

• Leadership Communication Under Pressure

• Experiential Learning & Behavioural Change

• Executive Coaching for Authentic Impact

• Reading Leadership Through Story and Metaphor

• Developing Self-Aware Leaders Under Pressure

• Facilitating Transformational Dialogue

• Revealing Systemic Patterns and Cultural Dynamics

• Bringing Shakespearean Insight to Modern Leadership Challenges

Client Impact

“I had the pleasure of participating in the Advanced Management Program for Senior Leaders at WHU, where James Healy facilitated a full-day workshop on Inspirational Leadership. James’ ability to bring leadership to life through Shakespeare’s Henry V was exceptional. This was not a lecture; it was an immersive experience. His storytelling, presence, and intellectual depth created a level of engagement that is rare: the entire group was fully focused for the whole day, without distraction.”

“James combines intellectual rigor with emotional resonance in a way that makes leadership tangible, memorable, and actionable. Without question, he is one of the most compelling and inspiring facilitators I have encountered in recent years.”

“Highly recommended for any senior leadership audience seeking depth, inspiration, and impact.”