Author I Speaker I Educator I Consultant
Imagine a school environment where curiosity never fades and learning never stops.Students are developing future-ready skills like critical thinking, perseverance and adaptability. Teachers are excited to create enriching classroom experiences. Parents are grateful for their child’s development as capable learners. It’s one big happy learning community.
This is the reality I help create in schools I partner with.
As educators, we need to ensure students become masters of HOW they learn. Not just WHAT they learn.
Drawing on over two decades in teaching and school leadership, I’ve developed a groundbreaking approach to nurturing growth mindsets and enhancing learning outcomes. My innovative Mindset Continuum expands on Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset theory, providing educators with practical tools to foster self-aware, resilient learners. My signature concept of Learnership elevates learning from an act to an art, offering a transformative framework for education.
By integrating curiosity, resilience and continuous growth into the learning experience, my work with schools is producing more capable learners and transforming classrooms into thoughtful, enriching spaces. This approach paves the way for a more effective and fulfilling educational journey, empowering both students and educators to reach their full potential.
I’ve poured my expertise and insights into five published books, alongside various e-books and teaching resources. My latest book, Learnership: raising the status of learning from an act to an art in your school, is set to become the talk of every teacher.
I’m the creator of The Mindset Continuum™ and the concept of Learnership. I also consult for the Institute for Habits of Mind, where I developed the Habits of Mind Learner Profile™.
As a Certified Speaking Professional, I regularly share my expertise at conferences worldwide, both in-person and virtually. My work has been featured in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and top-rated parenting and education podcasts like Dr. Justin Coulson’s Happy Families and Renee Jain’s Confident Child Summit.
During a three-year partnership with Asquith Girls High School, we worked together to implement a program that yielded incredible outcomes. The program’s success was recognised nationally, achieving finalist status in the 2022 Australian Education Awards.
This has definitely impacted on the way I will lead my school into the future. I found the content and delivery to be so professional, thought provoking and inspiring. I really appreciated the opportunity to be involved.
What James shared resonates so strongly in terms of growing learners. It is what we should focus on most!
James is a remarkable growth mindset and learnership expert who has helped to make a difference in our school community. James’ dedication and support have really elevated our understanding of growth mindset. I highly recommend James as a speaker for anyone seeking to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development.
James made relevant links to the challenges participants face in school settings and generally in our learning culture regarding agency and growth mindset. He also very eloquently described many dimensions of growth mindset and learnership. He is one of the best trainers I have worked with and has a strong grip on innovative technological tools to keep us engaged.
