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Vice President, Coaching

Vice President, Operations

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The Home Depot

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College Pro

Franchise Owner

Vice President, O2E Coaching Program // MBA // Certified Business Coach (CPCC, ACC)

As a results-driven executive leader, I specialize in scaling businesses, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving sustainable revenue growth. With over a decade of experience spanning operations, sales, coaching, and enablement, I have consistently delivered measurable outcomes by integrating strategic vision with actionable execution.

At O2E Brands, I transformed operations as VP of Operations, scaling WOW 1 DAY PAINTING by optimizing processes, building high-performing teams, and implementing strategies that boosted customer acquisition. Later, as VP of Coaching, I designed programs that empowered leaders to achieve high-performing results through improved sales alignment and leadership development.

I bring an MBA, certifications in executive coaching, and advanced training in Artificial Intelligence Strategy from MIT Sloan to every project, ensuring a forward-thinking, data-driven approach. Passionate about empowering teams and transforming organizations, I am committed to delivering strategic enablement that drives growth and lasting success.

Let’s connect to discuss how I can help elevate your business to the next level.

James Graham

Empowering Executives with Co-Creative Leadership | Overcoming Conversational Debt | Fostering Collaboration | President, Surdek Solutions Inc. | Principal Consultant | Author | Executive Coach | Dynamic Speaker

Life at the top is not always easy for executives. 

Who coaches the coach? Who challenges the leader?

As an executive, you're no stranger to challenges. 

But here's the twist:
→ You develop others daily
→ You make the tough calls
→ You shape your organization's future

Yet who helps YOU shape YOUR future?

This is where I come in. 

I transform executives into co-creative leaders who build highly collaborative, results-driven teams. My approach? A unique blend of deep experience and applied learning.

What sets me apart:

1. Over ten years of experience coaching leaders 
2. Focus on tangible results through short experiments
3. Coaching on a human level through applied learning
4. Expertise in fostering co-creative leadership dynamics
5. I apply what I teach and practice what I preach in my own life

In just 6-9 months, we'll work to:

→ Increase your mastery of co-creative leadership
→ Increase your ability to generate powerful conversations
→ Amplify your leadership impact

My commitment to you:

✅ Ongoing support, even between sessions
✅ Honest, constructive feedback
✅ Pushing boundaries while respecting yours

Ready to elevate your leadership? Let's connect.

Your journey to co-creative leadership starts here!

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