Braver Leaders - Team Performance

Imagine a world where your business team valued empathy, communicated effectively and had the structure they needed to continually perform…. With Braver Leaders…..It can be a reality!

Founding Partner

The Corporate Athlete

Co-Founder, Director

LVL Wellbeing

Chief Performance Officer (People & Culture)

Head of Performance and Culture

Well-Being Advisory Board Member

Shootsta

Working globally on SLT team function, coaching initiatives, team formation, company wellness and global partnerships

Global Head of People

Consulting on a monthly basis for the setup and continued performance of the Shootsta EMEA team.

Team Performance Consultant

CARAVAN COFFEE ROASTERS

Full fiscal and strategic responsibility for a 50+ staff, coffee roasting facility and multi-site hospitality operation.

Country Manager - UK & EU

Allpress Espresso

Country Manager - EMEA

Atomic Coffee Roasters

Country Manager - Asia Pacific

National Sales Manager

Sail Caribbean

Operations Manager

Sales Manager

Are you:

- A natural leader?
- Leading a team that just cannot seem to get its sh*t together?
- Great at what you do but finding people unpredictable and sometimes unruly?
- Getting them all to perform in unison is bloody tough, and it takes its toll on you, right?
- Battling to hit your targets, keep your team productive and keep stakeholder pressure at bay?

If you have felt this magnify year on year… you are not alone!

Braver Leaders Team Performance has the coaching, you and your team need to smash next year out of the park.

We have worked with many companies around the world from startups to multi billion dollar companies, like KPMG.

We even tripled a company's revenue in 1 year.

Just by using our Braver Leaders method.

So, what’re you waiting for? Jump on board and help us lead the change.

Send me a message now and let’s grab a flat white.

Sam Harvey

Calvin James was built by our people and those whom we represent. Helping you succeed is at the core of why we want to keep transforming recruitment for the better.

Whether you’re looking for your dream job or you're seeking to recruit the next leader of your business, here at Calvin James, we do the hard work to make sure you get the perfect match.

Why work with us?

It's quite simple. We have a deep knowledge of the market which we deploy through a relationship driven and consultative approach.

Not only are we are specialists in Finance & Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Marketing, and Human Resources across all industries, we have also built an extensive network to match.

Clint Eadie

Why companies should bring legal in-house.

I have spoken to a few Heads of Legal, General Counsel's and Legal Counsels who don't have the luxury of an in-house team as the company think it's a better cost efficiency to have Law Firms assisting when needed.

The reality is that as businesses scale, relying solely on external counsel can slow decisions and increase costs.

Bringing legal in-house allows companies to:
• Make faster, commercially focused decisions
 • Embed legal thinking into day-to-day operations
 • Gain better control and predictability over legal spend
 • Identify risks early rather than react to issues later
 • Build a trusted strategic partner to leadership

External firms still have their place, but an in-house legal team provides consistency, speed, and long-term value as the business grows.

Agree or disagree? Interested to hear different perspectives.

Connecting top tier Legal & Compliance professionals with top tier companies across the Middle East

UAE Job Seekers, This One’s for You 

If you’re navigating the UAE job market right now, don’t skip this 
UAE Job Search Webinar:
1-hour LIVE & interactive session (with Q&A)
Hosted by our Founder, Calvin
📅 Thursday 29th January | 7pm UAE time

What we’ll cover:
- The real state of the UAE job market (and why most candidates struggle)
- Why your visibility is holding you back — and how to fix it (it’s not just your CV)
- The 3-Pillar UAE Job Search Strategy
- How recruiters & hiring managers actually shortlist candidates
- How to bring structure, control & consistency into your job search

Let’s be honest, the UAE job search is tough at the moment.
 
This webinar is designed to give you clarity, control, and a faster path to securing a role.

Free to join
Comment 'webinar' below, and we’ll send you the link.

Calvin Lee-Pickett
Calvin James Recruitment
The Calvin James Community

Book these in your diary.

After a very busy first day back in the office, we’re wasting no time and kicking off our 2026 networking calendar.

Calvin James Recruitment Padel Event – 28 January
Networking, competition and a bit of friendly trash talk on court. 
A great chance to meet senior leaders across Legal, Finance, HR and Sales/Marketing and most importantly, to get Team Legal back on top where we belong.

Legal Leaders Coffee Club – 30 January
The first LLCC of 2026.
No pressure, no pitches, just good coffee, great conversation and shared insights on the UAE legal landscape.

Interested?
Comment “Team Legal” for the Padel event or “LLCC” for the Coffee Club.

*** New Opportunity ***

A leading Dubai-based law firm is seeking a high-calibre Legal Associate with approximately 4 years’ PQE, with experience in private equity, M&A and financial services, to join their growing team.

*** New Opportunity ***

We are working with our clients in search of a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team. If you're experienced in M&A and Commercial law, please apply below.

Legal Leaders Network is back for 2026.

The first edition for 2026 will be held next Friday, January 30th, in Al Barari.

A great chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed environment. 

No pressure, no pitches, just good coffee, great conversation and shared insights on the UAE legal landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and deepen your legal knowledge in an informal, relaxed setting.

Please comment below "LLN" if this would be of interest to you.

Time Kills All Deals.

The longer a hiring process takes, the more likely you are to lose the right candidate.

When hiring processes slow down, strong candidates don’t hang around; they move on to faster, more decisive employers.

When hiring drags on, you start to see:
 • Drop-offs after strong interviews
 • Offer rejections you “didn’t see coming”
 • Candidates questioning how decisive the business really is
 • Competitors moving faster and winning the talent

In today’s market, the best candidates don’t wait. They accept offers from companies that move.

Curious to know, how long is too long to wait for feedback?

Team Legal, We Need You!

Let's start the year off with a win.

Comment below "Team Legal" if you're interested.

The Calvin James Community Active Networking Padel Tournament is back this month!

🏆 Team Finance vs Team HR vs Team Legal vs Team Sales & Marketing
 
Who's going to take the win?!

Our setup:
 ✅ All Levels Welcome: A dedicated beginners’ court with a professional coach
 ✅ Americano Format: For the confident players, play with and against everyone
 ✅ Four Teams: Finance, Legal, HR, Sales & Marketing
 ✅ A Fun, Less Awkward Way to Network
 ✅ Limited Spots Available!

Calvin Lee-Pickett
The Calvin James Community
Calvin James Recruitment

Do you read the JD before applying?

With the market picking up, we’re seeing a big increase in job applicants.

The problem is that a lot of candidates are still applying without actually reading the job description.

When you apply for roles that clearly don’t fit your profile, it doesn’t just waste time; it makes you look unprofessional.

Mass-applying might feel productive, but it usually does the opposite.

Smart candidates slow down to speed up:
- Read the JD properly
- Align your CV to the role
- Apply where you genuinely fit

I will be honest, one well-placed application will be more valuable than 20 rushed applications.

Be honest, do you read the JD before hitting the easy apply button?

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