Qualified • Experienced • Trusted
Senior Account Manager
Level 5 Coaching
Corporate Leader
School Speaker
HR Team Partner
Keynote Topics
Leading Through Change
Helping individuals and teams embrace uncertainty and adapt successfully.
Resilience Under Pressure
Practical lessons for overcoming adversity and maintaining performance during challenging periods.
Mental Health and Vulnerability
Creating cultures where people feel empowered to be authentic, resilient and supported.
About James
James Bertrand is a double amputee who has transformed significant life challenges into a powerful platform for change. His journey from overcoming adversity to performing under pressure provides a unique perspective on resilience, adaptability, and personal growth. James helps teams navigate uncertainty by embracing vulnerability and finding strength in authentic leadership.
Impact & Trusted Partners
James has worked with leading global organisations, leadership teams, and schools to build robust resilience cultures.
"James visited our headquarters and left a lasting impression with his deeply personal story. He balanced the weight of his experiences with incredible warmth and humor, making complex topics like mental health and change feel accessible. If you need a speaker to inspire genuine resilience while holding a room with wit and honesty, James is exceptional. We left feeling seen and truly grateful."
Francesca de Panizza
People Experience Lead
Monday.com
"James’ talk was extremely inspiring. We especially enjoyed how he brought in humour and spoke about his relationship with his family, which was just wonderful. Everyone in the room benefited immensely from his talk, and we were all able to connect his experiences to our own personal and work lives."
Nicole Ell
HR Lead UK&I
Just Eat Takeaway
“It was fantastic to have James speak at one of our conferences. As one of our patients, it was amazing for him to share his story with us. James shared his journey of life as a double amputee and how great life can be if you have the right mindset and resilience, with a dash of humour. I can confidently say that he inspired everyone in the room.”
Stuart Wheatley
Marketing Director
Dorset Orthopaedic
