Helping people transform pain into purposeful influence

I'm James Foord—a leadership think coach, keynote speaker, pastor, and proud advocate for Tourette’s Syndrome.

Helping people transform pain into purposeful influence

I'm James Foord—a leadership think coach, keynote speaker, pastor, and proud advocate for Tourette’s Syndrome.

About James Foord

I'm James Foord—a leadership think coach, keynote speaker, pastor, and proud advocate for Tourette’s Syndrome. But more than that, I’m a man on a mission: to help people discover their purpose, overcome their limitations, and lead lives that are loud, full, and deeply impactful.

Diagnosed with Tourette’s at a young age, I spent my early years navigating misunderstanding, shame, and struggle. But instead of letting it define me, I chose to let it refine me. That decision became the foundation of a life built on resilience, faith, and leadership.

Today, I speak to audiences across the globe—corporate teams, churches, schools, and conferences—sharing a message that’s equal parts hope and strategy. My background in executive leadership, social work, and ministry gives me a unique lens to help others transform pain into purpose and pressure into power.
Whether I’m coaching a CEO, mentoring a student, or preaching on a Sunday, my goal is the same: to inspire clarity, cultivate courage, and unleash authentic leadership in every person I meet.
I’m also a husband to Sally and a proud dad to two amazing girls, Jordan and Burley. My family is my anchor, my why, and my greatest joy.This site is your invitation to explore the story, message, and mission behind everything I do. Because I believe your difference is your destiny—and your loudest struggle might just become your greatest strength.

Services Offered

Keynote Speaking

  • High-energy, story-driven sessions that inspire and motivate audiences around themes like leadership, overcoming adversity, personal growth, and purpose.

Workshops & Masterclasses

  • Interactive and practical sessions focused on building skills in resilience, mindset, communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

Leadership Programs

  • Tailored programs for emerging leaders, students, or teams—developed to build influence, self-awareness, and practical leadership tools.

Consulting & Advisory

  • Strategic support for organisations looking to improve culture, engagement, employee development, or team cohesion through personalised coaching or culture-based initiatives.

Coaching (1:1 and Group)

  • Personalised coaching for business leaders, young professionals, students, or educators to help unlock clarity, confidence, and growth.

School & University Engagements

  • Assemblies, student leadership workshops, and teacher PD (professional development) sessions that address real issues facing young people and educators today.

Professional Highlights

James Foord is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, pastor, leadership coach, and author with over a decade of experience in transformational leadership and personal development. Born with Tourette’s Syndrome, James has turned what once felt like a limitation into a platform for global influence—proving that your greatest challenges can become your greatest calling.

Background

  • Degree in Social Work and coordinated intensive foster care programs for at risk youth.

  • Graduate Certificate in Organisation Development and Leadership

  • Advanced Leadership & Pastoral Ministry Training

  • Certified Leadership & Personal Development Coach

  • Former Senior Pastor of AIR Church, Gold Coast

  • Founder of the “Lead Loudly, Live Fully” movement

Professional Achievements

  • Keynote speaker for national conferences, corporate leadership days, and educational forums

  • Founder of leadership programs tailored to businesses, churches, and schools

  • Successfully coached executives, entrepreneurs, educators, and creatives across Australia

  • Author of the soon-to-be-released autobiography: “Lead Loudly, Live Fully”

Media Features

  • Featured on Channel 7 News for his groundbreaking leadership in ministry and advocacy for Tourette’s Syndrome

  • Interviewed by multiple business podcasts and church platforms, speaking on resilience, vision, and values-based leadership

  • Recognized by industry leaders and CEOs as a speaker who delivers clarity, connection, and conviction

James continues to work with organisations that want to build stronger culture, inspire purpose-driven leadership, and empower people to be their full authentic selves.

Who James Foord Works With

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

CEOs & Executive Leaders

Corporate Teams

School Principals & Educators

High Schools and Universities

Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Young Professionals & Emerging Leaders

Mental Health Professionals & Coaches

Faith-Based Organisations & Ministries

Creative Thinkers, Speakers & Authors

Outcomes clients can expect

For Students (High Schools & Universities)

  • Greater self-awareness and identity clarity

  • Improved confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation.

  • Increased motivation and engagement with learning and leadership.

  • Reduction in bullying and isolation through empathy and connection.

  • Clarity in future direction, purpose, and contribution to society.

For Educators & School Leaders

  • Practical strategies to support neurodiverse and emotionally complex students.

  • Stronger staff-student relationships based on understanding and communication.

  • Renewed passion and purpose in their teaching and mentoring roles.

  • Improved school culture through empathy, leadership, and unity.

For Organisations & Corporate Teams

  • Enhanced employee engagement through purpose-driven leadership.

  • Stronger workplace culture, team unity, and morale.

  • Breakthrough in mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs and stagnation.

  • Boost in performance, creativity, and ownership across teams.

  • Tools for leading through change, uncertainty, and disruption.

For Individual Clients (1:1 Coaching)

  • Clarity of purpose and personal values.

  • Tools to navigate adversity with courage and perspective.

  • Increased self-leadership, confidence, and personal mastery.

  • Greater influence, whether in personal life or professional leadership.

  • Sustainable personal transformation, not just surface-level change.

TESTIMONIALS

Personal Coaching

"James and I have been working together exclusively for 2 months now with my business Christine Ann Beauty. A lot of what we have spoken about inter-lapse with Life Coaching as well which is an element in which I admire, and have found much improvement from allowing me to grow as a business director personally and professionally. Sitting down and choosing a goal is easy, James has a way of forcing you to self analyse goals and desires on a deeper level, excelling in the art of drawing the deeper questions from within out."

Expo

" I invited James to attend a local not for profit luncheon designed to encourage local Beauty & Hair Industry workers to uplift and up skill within our local region. James spoke about the importance of knowing the Brains Decision making and the neurosciences behind the scenes that drove us to achieve certain tasks weather they are goals or negative responses to stress and navigating the difference to choose correctly. The feedback from majority of the group was that James was their favourite speaker for the day, with a lot of the guests requesting his services exclusively themselves for one on one business and life coaching education for the future. I was honoured to have James speak with this group as it spoke to not only the business owners but employees as well."

Nelson & Amy Plowman - Bundaberg Constructions

"James has provided our business with a strategic approach to growth and success; through efficient management, building strong teams and partnerships. He is dynamic in his leadership style and can provide executive level coaching and discernment to help business owners to achieve their goals.

His approach is practical and respectful, aiming to give business owners greater freedoms and satisfaction in their roles to leverage their personal success."

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