James Gardner is a serial entrepreneur, business owner, leadership expert and acquisition specialist who helps business owners and leadership teams grow with confidence — without the founder becoming the bottleneck.

James has been working since he was 11 years old, and his story is built on real grit and real results. At 13, he washed cars for a local business — and at 40, he went on to purchase that very company. That journey shaped the values he brings to every stage and every boardroom: calm leadership, high standards, and practical steps that create long-term success.

Today, James owns six businesses, has sold two for significant sums, and has been involved in 50+ acquisitions. He’s helped dozens of people buy their first business, supports leaders as a non-executive director, and is trusted for his ability to simplify complex growth challenges into clear, actionable next steps.

James is best known for his trademarked Amazing 3D Goals model — a powerful goal-setting and leadership framework he has delivered to thousands of people across the UK, from schools and universities to executive teams and business owners.

His speaking style is confident and engaging, but always relatable and human. Within minutes, audiences feel inspired, calm and clear — because James doesn’t just motivate people… he gives them the tools to go and execute.

Whether he is speaking at a business event, leadership day, conference, or private company session, James focuses on one thing: helping leaders stop solving problems they could delegate, build teams that can deliver, and create a vision that people actually want to follow.

Why be average, when you can be Amazing!