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'Emotional Intelligence in Leadership' Training Programme
A 6-hour course that lays the foundation for essential leadership development. Participants will deepen self-awareness, learn to build trust, develop courageous communication, and contribute to stronger performance.
EQ Foundation Programme
Discover the key to exceptional leadership with a private, 1-to-1, 3-hour structured session. Develop a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence (EQ) and take the transformative first step toward achieving personal and professional growth.
Tailored to Your Needs
1-1 coaching/leadership development. I work with leaders who would benefit from a personalised and confidential Thought Partner. Whether you are a Founder in a high growth environment or a leader in a large organisation facing disruption, I will help you develop your unique leadership signature to have impact.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm James
I have been fascinated with psychology and human behaviour for as long as I can remember but it took the birth of my eldest daughter for me to have the courage to pursue my passion.
I have been fortunate to be coaching clients for over 13 years now as part of my consultancy business, Hooper-Rees, and also as an Executive Coach at London Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
When I started out on this journey, I received some great advice by a psychologist mentor, who encouraged me to "get as many flying hours" as possible...and that's exactly what I have done. I have over 20,000 'flying hours'.
I have supported leaders, and their teams, globally from fast growing start ups, such as Hugging Face and Contextual AI, to large corporates across multiple industries, including, Google, Amex, GSK, USAF, Salesforce and KPMG.
One of my strengths is my observational skills, helping individuals uncover details in their patterns of Thinking/Feeling and Behaviour that have become so normalised that it is hard to spot.
One of my core values is Trust and this helps both my clients and myself create an environment that is ideally suited to support their development, both personally and/or professionally.
"The EQ workshop was a game-changer for our team. We were struggling with frequent miscommunications that led to delays and frustration. After just one session, we started understanding each other better and addressing issues with empathy instead of defensiveness. It felt like a light bulb moment for everyone. Now, our meetings are more productive, and we’re achieving goals faster than ever before. I highly recommend this to any team looking to enhance collaboration and trust."
- VP of Sales, Salesforce
"As a leader, I often struggled to connect with my team on an emotional level, which created barriers to trust. Through one-on-one EQ coaching, I learned how to better manage my own emotions and understand my team’s perspectives. This has completely transformed how I lead. My team is more engaged, and I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in morale and performance. We’ve even exceeded our quarterly targets for the first time in two years!"
- Partner, Accenture
"We brought in Hooper-Rees to create a custom EQ program for our leadership team. The results have been remarkable. By fostering psychological safety and improving emotional awareness, our leaders are now better equipped to handle challenges and inspire their teams. This shift has trickled down to every department, boosting overall productivity and innovation. Our employee satisfaction scores have increased by 25%, and we’re on track for our best financial year yet."
- EVP, Amex
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