Welcome to Morgan James Consulting

We recognise that 21st Century leaders are facing greater commercial pressures than at any time in history. Finding the balance between inspiring people; protecting profits; beating competitors and adapting to a continuously changing environment is a fine balancing act. And this is where our team of  hand-picked specialists come in. Their laser-sharp insight and experience of helping to grow leaders in almost every industry puts them in a perfect position to help you. Collectively they have over 300 years of experience in the fields of: leadership; behavioural psychology; executive coaching; cultural change; mergers and acquisitions; finance; HR and talent management; project management; PR and communications. Our development programs are regularly described as:  “highly interactive”, “results driven” and “life changing.”

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Our values led approach means that we are continually challenging ourselves and each other to bring new innovations to the table, whilst building on the foundation stones of sound leadership theory to help our clients to build stronger teams and more successful businesses.

Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission is

To help every client to find purpose in what they do, whilst helping them to develop the skills, behaviours and attributes to consistently deliver exceptional performance.

Our Vision is

To build on our global reputation for helping business leaders and managers to break through their emotional, behavioural and tactical boundaries and achieve outstanding results.

Our Values are

Our client led values, helping you to inspire, engage and align your people and connect with your passion and purpose.

  • Find your purpose:

Discover what truly matters. Lead with clarity, passion and impact. Purpose gives your business, your team and your life a clear sense of direction and meaning.

  • Live authentically:

Lead from the inside out. It’s critical that you align your actions with your deepest intent, rather than conforming to the expectations of others.

  • Celebrate difference:

Embrace the weird, the wonderful and everything in between. Real leadership requires connection, understanding and empathy.

  • Stay curious:

Ask probing questions and explore without judgement. Growth happens when we challenge what we think we know and what others think they know.

  • Be (and find) the fun:

In a world full of mood hoovers, choose lightness. Joy and playfulness are contagious (so are negativity and cynicism!)

Our Experts

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Lily Newman
Founder and Behavioural Strategist
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Rachel Roberts
Executive Assistant
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Nik Hynes
Growth Partner
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William Seabrook
Brand Strategist
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Bernadette Lyons
Executive and Career Coach
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Alice Hewitt
Leadership and Performance Consultant
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Dr Ann Mulhaney
Leadership Development and Organisational Change Specialist
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Jess Carter
Communications Specialist
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Mark Vigil
Head of Creativity, Innovation and Marketing
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Paul Miller
Senior Associate & Creative Lead
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Stephanie Davies
Behavioural Psychologist
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David Bartholomew
Project and Program Management Professional
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Elizabeth Soehren
Senior Associate and Behavioural Specialist
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Matt Aistrup
Creative Advisor and Business Actor

Through our work with leaders of all shapes and sizes, we’ve long recognised that one of the biggest challenges we have to overcome in business and in life is getting rid of those scripts that tell us we’re not, “….clever enough, organised enough, funny enough, intelligent enough, wealthy enough or ‘anything’ enough to achieve what we feel we really could, if only we had the chance!” Many of us have the tendency to repeat those lifelong (and life-limiting) scripts in our heads that stop us from: stepping out and taking on a new challenge or going for a promotion; taking our businesses to the next level; letting go of the past, to the extent that it threatens our present or future happiness.

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350+

Years collective experience developing leaders across the UK.

5000+

Highly effective leaders created through tailored programmes.

92%

Of participants report improved team performance within 6 months.

80%

Repeat engagement rate, proving long-term client trust.

Trusted by leaders like you

"Lily Newman is phenomenal. The Exceptional NED programme that she has developed and delivers for Leeds University Business School is the gold standard training for supercharging board leaders. Lily’s highly-interactive training challenges all participants to grow. Developing leadership strength doesn’t get better than this."
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Peter Satchell

Consultant and Non-Exec Director

“The Leadership course has had a profound impact on my professional growth. It has given me the confidence to lead with clarity, voice my ideas effectively, and support others in doing the same. Above all, it’s taught me that leadership is as much about listening and empowering as it is about decision making.”
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Sarah Willis

HR Business Partner, INX Europe

“Following the completion of the brilliant GS10KSB Programme which Lily delivered the leadership elements of a handful of business owners wanted to continue our development and hold ourselves accountable to ensure we delivered the plans we’d put in place.”
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Trusted by leaders like you

"Lily Newman is phenomenal. The Exceptional NED programme that she has developed and delivers for Leeds University Business School is the gold standard training for supercharging board leaders. Lily’s highly-interactive training challenges all participants to grow. Developing leadership strength doesn’t get better than this."
1725122329855-170x170
Peter Satchell

Consultant and Non-Exec Director

“The Leadership course has had a profound impact on my professional growth. It has given me the confidence to lead with clarity, voice my ideas effectively, and support others in doing the same. Above all, it’s taught me that leadership is as much about listening and empowering as it is about decision making.”
INX
Sarah Willis

HR Business Partner, INX Europe

“Following the completion of the brilliant GS10KSB Programme which Lily delivered the leadership elements of a handful of business owners wanted to continue our development and hold ourselves accountable to ensure we delivered the plans we’d put in place.”
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Michael Howard

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