The Future of Leadership Demands Courage
I help leaders develop the forgotten skill that changes everything
Who I’ve worked with
The story
My name is James Whittle. I’m a professional adventurer and one half of The Tempest Two. I’ve rowed across the Atlantic, crossed Patagonia, and climbed El Capitan. All without any prior experience.
Alongside those adventures, I’ve worked with leading organisations like Nike, Google, JP Morgan and Gymshark, helping their leaders and teams take bold action in high-pressure environments.
What I’ve learned — both in adventure and in the boardroom — is this:
Courage isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity. Especially in a world shaped by AI, disruption, and constant change.
It’s what separates the companies that move from those that stall.
The leaders who act from the ones who overthink.
The teams who grow from the ones who protect what they have.
We often talk about the cost of risk. But we rarely talk about the cost of avoiding it.
The real threat to progress isn't failure. It's fear.
Fear of making the wrong decision. Of speaking up. Of doing the bold thing that hasn't been done before.
Courage isn’t something you either have or you don’t. It’s a trainable skill and it’s never been more valuable.
Today, I bring that philosophy into keynotes, workshops and coaching with leaders, founders and teams.
I teach people how to build the mindset and muscle to make bold decisions, act with conviction, and grow through discomfort.
The services
Keynote
30 minutes + Q&A
A high-impact, story-driven session that challenges teams and leaders to rethink how they make decisions and what holds them back.
This keynote blends personal experience with practical insight to spark action, shift mindset, and build momentum.
Perfect for all-hands, leadership events, or kick-offs that need energy and edge.
Workshop
90 minutes - hands-on and interactive
A deeper dive into decision making, courage, and conviction, with tools, reflection, and real-world application.
This session gives your team space to explore how they think, act, and lead under pressure, and equips them with frameworks they can apply immediately.
Ideal for teams navigating growth, change, or a new strategic direction.
Coaching
1:1 - 3 month “All in” Program
Personalised, high-impact coaching for leaders, founders, and high-performers.
We’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, develop clarity around your next move, and build the mindset and muscle to act with courage and conviction, even when the outcome is uncertain.
For those who want to stop waiting to be ready and start leading from the edge. This will not be easy. It’s a commitment to yourself and your future.
Let’s work together
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Alternatively, drop me an email on james@thetempesttwo.com.
