James Innes

Commander
DISC Type : D

Professional Actor at Freelance

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

James Innes is the entrepreneurial Founder and Chairman of the James Innes Group, a multinational career consultancy he grew from a one-man operation. Known as The Jobs Guru, he is a best-selling author of several career advice books. People who have worked with him often describe him as professional, helpful, and a gentleman with high integrity.

Outside of his primary business, James has recently pursued a passion for acting, beginning with local theatre in 2022 and landing his first paid television commercial in 2024. He is also known to be a philanthropist, Rotarian, and pilot, with interests that include creative writing, photography, and Buddhist philosophy.

He expanded his company, The James Innes Group, to operate in 15 countries under various brand names.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Career Development
As 'The Jobs Guru' and a best-selling author of multiple career books, he is a leading expert in job seeking, interviewing, and professional growth.
Entrepreneurship
He built the James Innes Group from a solo venture into a multinational business with a multi-million-dollar turnover, demonstrating a deep understanding of company growth.
Professional Acting
He has recently embraced acting as a serious pursuit, taking on roles in local theatre and securing his first paid television commercial in 2024.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Professional Actor at Freelance
1-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Oneness
1-2024
People and Culture Adviser at AQUA GLOW
11-2023
Executive Producer at Lexington Pictures
12-2019
Commentator at BBC News

Education

9-1989 - 6-1990
Education details unavailable from Charterhouse School
1985 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Horris Hill Preparatory School

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Exp : 27 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Professional Actor at Freelance
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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