Dependable - ON TIME and PREPARED.

The only prepared is over-prepared. This allows him to be flexible, so he can adapt to the audience as he speaks an adapt to event changes and technical difficulties.

“In one competition, he had prepared a comedy piece to perform while the judges were deliberating and when they concluded much earlier than expected, rather than prolong the wait, he suggested we just skip it and keep the momentum going toward announcing the winners. He made it clear he wanted what was best for the audience, participants, and pace of the show.” - Heather Conover

He comes with all the energy, passion, and knowledge he has, ready to care as much about the event as you do. Ready to take his own advice to do it well or don’t do it at all.

The Experience of the audience, participants and event staff should be incredible.

James likes to know everything he can about the event and the people who will be there, so he can cater his message and delivery to be the most impactful.

His passion for the power these events can have is not just apparent in how he works, but as part of his message he praises the audience for taking a step toward bettering themselves by being there, tying the event together.

Joy is infectious, and it’s the reason he got into public speaking.

With a background in comedy and a love for education, there’s nothing he loves more than making people feel informed, empowered, and hopeful with no shortage of humor, humility, and some self-deprecating honesty.

He may not have all the answers, but he believes in people's potential to transform their lives. Eager to provide a shortcut, he shares the tools and insights he gained while evolving from an awkward, lonely kid into a hopeful, impactful individual.