James Burkitt Email & Phone Number

I am a facilitator and coach specialising in face-to-face communication skills, specifically:1. Business development skills for professionals - Most professionals are under extreme competitive pressure, have little proper business development training specific to high value services, and are expected to build client strong relationships and deliver growth at the same time.I help professionals from many different fields solve these challenges. Clients include partners, associates & consultants in law, accounting, investment banking, leadership, innovation, environmental, building and executive search firms.2. Internal and external influencing skills - Influencing within and beyond an organisation, often without authority can be time consuming, stressful and ultimately unsuccessful. Using clear frameworks and a practical approach I help senior leaders, managers and staff members gain buy-in for required change and important initiatives, while building strong working relationships. Clients include private, government & non-profit organisations.3. Presenting skills - Bringing together a clear and compelling presentation, often under significant time pressure takes an organised yet creative approach to structure, content and delivery. I help people achieve this, while working on more personal challenges such as dealing with tough questions and overcoming nerves.I run tailored small group/team in-house workshops, and provide individual coaching for specific situations or on an ongoing basis. I am based in NZ, but regularly work internationally.

Listed skills include Training, Coaching, Leadership, Business Development, and 8 others.

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  Director, Influence Consulting

  Influence Consulting Limited

  Jan 2005 - Present

  Lead workshops and 1-1 coaching sessions in face-to-face business communication skills. These include :- Business Development- Presenting- Influencing- Consulting- NegotiatingClients include professional service firms, government agencies and companies.

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  University Of Otago

  Law