James Samana
James’ deep experience in leadership development across contexts, has earned him the respect of his clients – be they leaders in the public sector, private industry, Health sector, Academia, or the not-for-profit sector. James has an ability to help clients develop insight into their career and apply this to their leadership identity.
A past senior leader said, regarding James’ coaching that his…
‘…authentic and curious approach encourages you to challenge yourself in a supportive space. I walked away after every session with a deeper level of self-awareness and motivation to grow. His practical tools and methods are informed by his extensive research and knowledge. These are tailored to your style, which makes his coaching so effective.’
His deep research into not only the craft of coaching and facilitating results for those he serves, but also in all elements of the public sector has won him similar recognition and appreciation from other clients. One Director level client endorsing James skills, by saying,
“…I cannot recommend him highly enough for those seeking that pragmatic, authentic and tailored approach. James is well researched, knowledgeable and is able to harness the inner voice to produce outstanding results.”
Coupled with his depth of experience in conflict resolution, experiential education, public sector craft, and complex issues facilitation, not to mention the craft of coaching, Jame’s understanding of an individual leader’s context enables him to help his counterparts arrive at insights quickly. His approach is grounded by research which he uses to help others connect with their strengths, build their awareness, and direct their attention toward those things that will help them grow and engage with the practical steps for achieving their goals.
James’ coaching clients have come from a wide variety of institutions, including the Australian Departments of: Defence, Health and Ageing, Fair Work Ombudsman, Finance, Australian Public Service Commission, Australian Capital Territory Courts, National Measurement Institute, Federal Police, Social Services, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Home Affairs, in addition a number of state/territory and not-for-profit entities.
Areas of Expertise
The Australian Public Sector, and the skills to meet success when working with its stakeholders (internal and external)
Helping leaders connect with and employ their leadership identity as they grow their career and influence
Developing one’s insight into how individuals can survive the pressures of leadership and use their unique insights to thrive during this process
Mindfulness and developing personal master
“James is a highly skilled, emphatic and talented coach, who deeply connects with those that he works with to support the development of agency in driving change and development... I would highly recommend James as a coach to those who are prepared to challenge themselves, dig deep and be curious”
“James is an engaging coach who takes the time to listen, read the room, watch the body language of the people before him and instinctively know just how to reach each individual. He helped me step into the fire......and not catch alight!”
-Testimonials from coaching clients