James Compton

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DISC Type : DI

Founder + Community Leader at Limitless Leading

United Kingdom

Overview

James Compton is the Founder of Limitless Leading, leveraging over 20 years of experience delivering complex change for global firms like Deutsche Bank. Holding a first-class honours BEng, he helps project experts get headhunted. Colleagues consistently describe him as compassionate, patient, diligent, and confident.

A pivotal moment in his career was when a sponsor encouraged him to become more visible, inspiring his own transformation. He is passionate about mentorship, guiding entrepreneurs at Kolkata Ventures and leading a community of over 17, 000 professionals to achieve fulfilling careers beyond repetitive work.

He openly shares his story of overcoming feeling unqualified to lead the IIBA mentorship scheme, using it to inspire others.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

Friendly But Fast

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Professional Visibility
His entire coaching philosophy, "The Recognition Blueprint, " is built around helping experts step up, get seen, and make a bigger impact.
Career Transformation
He focuses on helping professionals move beyond unfulfilling roles and get headhunted for positions that they are genuinely passionate about.
Project Delivery
Has over two decades of hands-on experience leading complex, high-stakes projects in the banking and finance sector for major global institutions.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Founder + Community Leader at Limitless Leading
7-2020 - 6-2023
Business Startup Mentor at Kolkata Ventures
10-2018 - 9-2021
Project Delivery Consultant - Sanctions List Management at Nordea
4-2017 - 9-2018
Agile Consultancy – Anti Bribery & Corruption at Deutsche Bank
3-2016 - 4-2017
Lead Consultant at Standard Chartered Bank

Education

1997 - 2000
BEng (1st class honours) from City St George’s, University of London

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Exp : 9 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder + Community Leader at Limitless Leading
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And James

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