Success STories

I’ve seen James speak and he is phenomenal. He’s engaging, clever, and dynamic. His message will inspire you and help you level up your life and business. I would recommend him for your next event.

James is very driven and knowledgeable. He is a great coach and mentor that many companies need to help smooth transactions, and changes. I enjoy the ease of his approachability and his listening skills. Definitely an asset to our leadership and our company.

James has always come through for me. Good communicator, good follow through, etc. I am sure there is more business in our future.

Someone getting to know James for the first time will notice his natural interpersonal skills and his ability to engage and positively influence others. I have observed that his teamwork experiences have developed in him exceptional skills for listening and for consensus-building. His willingness to be taught, coupled with his natural initiative and integrity help him and his employer. James Burnham is a leader in business fields of communication, public speaking, team-building, training, and coaching

James has been a key member of our improvement journey at Sinclair Oil over the past 4 years. James has a keen ability to communicate and motivate teams to question their current ways of working and drive them to make improvements. James is a skilled speaker and I think this contributes to his success in change management and operational excellence. James has a professional yet comfortable presence when speaking and is also very engaging with the audience. You can tell James enjoys what he does and this shows in his ability to speak well in front of large and small groups.

James is a great coach and trainer. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about helping others in their journey to improve. James has the experience to customize his coaching to the client’s individual needs. He is personable, funny, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a personal coach.

I have frequently relied on James as a sounding board for my business ventures. I have found him to be a good listener, someone who can assimilate a broad range of variables, and cut to the core of the issues that I face. I have been able to use him as a touch stone to ensure that I am putting my best foot forward for presentations, dealing with employees, or just trying to find joy within the daily grind of life. He dreams big and can help you dream big too.

James is highly motivated and driven. He has unique skills that allow him to communicate and positively influence all personalities and roles with ease. It has been valuable having him involved in projects that drive innovation and change. We have worked together on a larger project that addresses improvements to the organization’s work management process. His insight and contributions to this project are integral and well respected as we drive needed change within the company.

James has a strong capacity to quickly absorb complex concepts and apply them to a real world environment. He naturally gravitates to leadership roles because of his ability to see the salient issues of a situation. He can explain difficult ideas in a clear and simple manner and teach large groups easily. He understands hard work and will be a valued part of any company.

James is one of those people every company wants to have. His work ethic and innovative thinking produced excellent results for every project he was involved with on managed. His ability to listen helped Quiksilver respond effectively and increased company productivity. He made everyone a little better at their job while creating a positive work place people wanted to be a part of.

Having James present to the EDHEC MBA cohort was certainly a treat. Not only was his webinar on “Leading in a Crisis” a very relevant topic, but also one that I believe will be quite beneficial for the rest of my professional career. His use of personal stories was also a highlight. I look forward to the possibility of again learning from James in the future.

James is both a powerful and poignant presenter. He speaks to audiences with a combination of storytelling and real-world tips for improvement. He gave a well delivered and memorable message.

James is an excellent listener with an uncanny ability to ask the right questions at the right time. He understands the root cause(s) and solutions to complex issues and is not afraid to speak up if something is wrong/assumed. James is very comfortable leading teams for several projects we participated in without micromanaging. His experience coupled with his thirst for knowledge makes a powerful combination--He is one of the few people I would have no hesitation in reaching out to for advice. I would recommend James without a second thought.