James Wilson
Leadership and performance coach in Reston, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentNew managersTransitions and new rolesHigh performersGoal setting and accountabilityLife transitions |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Reston, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | Master Certified Professional coach; BACP Accredited Therapist (UK); Certified Life Coach Institute |
James Wilson is a leadership, executive and performance coach in Reston, Virginia. He works with high-achieving executives, leaders and professionals who want to perform better, get past obstacles and lead with clarity. He holds a Master Certified Professional coach credential and is a BACP accredited therapist in the UK. He also writes about expats and international students.
What James helps with
James helps leaders and professionals raise their performance and work through obstacles. He also helps them lead in line with their values.
- Boosting performance as an executive or leader
- Overcoming obstacles at work
- Leading with clarity and confidence
- Staying aligned with personal values
- Setting clear goals
- Adjusting to a new leadership role after a move
- Contentment for retired expats
- Challenges facing trailing spouses and international students
Who James works with
James works with high-achieving executives, leaders and professionals. He has coached a new leader who relocated and wanted leadership coaching. His articles also cover retired expats, international students and trailing spouses, so he knows the challenges of living abroad.
How James works
The first part is goal setting, and he guides it with a tool called CLEAR Goals. He uses this to help clients set clear goals before moving on to other work.
Background and qualifications
James is a Master Certified Professional coach. He also holds accreditation as a therapist with the BACP in the UK. He trained through the Certified Life Coach Institute. He is based in Reston, Virginia, and writes articles on leadership, goal setting and the challenges of expat life. Recent posts cover retired expats, international students, trailing spouses and good leadership.
James Wilson pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
James Wilson reviews
The CoachVouch take
James combines a BACP therapist accreditation with coaching and a named method built around CLEAR Goals.
Best for executives and leaders who want to boost performance and lead with clarity while staying true to their values.
Common questions
How much does James Wilson charge?
Coaching with James runs $225 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does James Wilson help with?
James Wilson helps with boosting performance as an executive or leader, overcoming obstacles at work, leading with clarity and confidence and staying aligned with personal values.
Is James Wilson certified?
James Wilson lists: Master Certified Professional coach; BACP Accredited Therapist (UK); Certified Life Coach Institute.
Does James Wilson work with people who have moved to a new country?
His articles cover retired expats, international students and trailing spouses. He has also coached a new leader who relocated.
How do I contact James Wilson?
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