James Pearce is a former award-winning BBC Correspondent, who has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of the world’s leading communications trainers. His clients range from global business leaders, to the doctors and nurses of NHS England, to Harry Kane and the England football teams. During his... Read more
James Pearce is a former award-winning BBC Correspondent, who has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of the world’s leading communications trainers.
His clients range from global business leaders, to the doctors and nurses of NHS England, to Harry Kane and the England football teams.
During his 20 years as a BBC Correspondent, James held a variety of roles, latterly as the BBC’s Olympics Correspondent for London 2012. He led the BBC’s News coverage from the start of the London bid back in 2001 all the way through to the Games in 2012.
James has interviewed 5 Prime Ministers, but also many thousands of people who are much less experienced at communicating than world leaders. It was a regular frustration for James that when he put a guest in front of a camera and gave them some time in the media spotlight, they routinely failed to take full advantage of the platform that was being offered to them.
This is why James set up his communications training agency in 2013. He has made it his mission to help as many people as possible to communicate more effectively. Preparing spokespeople for media interviews is only part of his work. The reality is that we are all communicators, and nearly all of us have room for improvement. We all know people who try to make an important point at the internal staff meeting, but are so long-winded that they fail to land their message. You might be preparing for a quick sixty seconds chat with your boss in which you really need to make a positive impression. Or perhaps the focus is on the crucial meeting with a client at the end of a long day, and keeping them engaged is key. We all have important communications during every working day.
It’s simple. A company does business more efficiently if its staff can communicate more effectively.
When we are communicating a positive message, we are selling. ‘Sell’ is a word that you will hear James use regularly. He’s helping to turn you into a better salesperson for your message. However, James’ conference talk does not just focus on these verbal sales techniques, he also teaches an easy-to-remember template on how to negotiate challenging conversations. What do we say when something has going wrong, or when a client is unhappy? There are simple rules that, when followed, can save reputations, contracts, and key relationships.
James’s conference session is very interactive. He will tailor it to your company or industry. There is even the opportunity for members of the audience to come on stage and test their ability to handle those tough questions (only after they have been taught how to do so!).
James has an energetic and engaging delivery. It’s a session that will leave you with new ideas about the secrets of effective communications, and quite possibly a smile on your face.
You can book James Pearce through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with James's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
James Pearce's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for James tailored to your event.
James Pearce speaks on Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Sports. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with James to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book James Pearce for events worldwide, subject to James's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether James Pearce is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what James can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief James Pearce on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what James can offer.
James Pearce delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
James Pearce's areas of expertise include Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Sports. To get a clear sense of James's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
James Pearce can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Sports is relevant. Details of James's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what James Pearce is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with James Pearce, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check James's current availability for your dates.