my story
James is a coach and adviser for high-achieving entrepreneurs, corporate professionals and business creatives who want to break free from the cycle of senseless success.
James’ whole-of-life approach, which is both highly practical and deeply spiritual, has made him a “go-to” guide and adviser for leaders and organisations who are ready to embark on a new trajectory of human flourishing, surprising adventure and meaningful impact.
With over 20 years of diverse global experience across corporate, creative and community spheres, James is able to meet people where they are at and help walk with them through the important questions that will define their life and legacy.
James is founder of LiveHolystic Coaching, creator of the 7-part LiveHolystic Success Framework and has spoken at multiple business events and on various podcasts and stages.
HEADLINES
POSSIBLE SPEAKING OR EPISODE HEADLINES
Rethinking Success On Your Terms: How High-Achievers Can Break Free From The Endless Struggle for Success
Achieving Work/Life Balance: A Worthwhile Pursuit Or Worthless Prison?
Recalibrating Your Village: How To Intentionally Build The Support Network You Need For Your Next Phase Of Growth
Falling Forwards: 8 Key Learnings from a 25+ Year Battle with an Addiction I didn’t know I had
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
How do you help already successful high-achieving individuals rethink their success? James will share why the success pursuit often becomes a trap and 1-2 exercises he uses with clients to help them chart a new trajectory of meaningful success. Key takeaway: If we don’t define success for ourselves, it will be defined by others.
It seems like there is so much noise out there with coaches promising quick-fire results. What are your tips for anyone looking to make sustainable change in their lives? Through his 25 year battle with pornography addiction and 5 year transformation journey, James will share two non-negotiable pillars for long term change. Key takeaway: Communicated commitments and competent accountability are required for sustainable change.
I’ve been surprised that some of the people closest to me are not my biggest supporters. Do you have tips on how to best change our support networks? James will share his 4S framework that is an alternative to the stock standard “family, friends, work” groupings. Key takeaway: If we are serious about changing, our support network will need to change.
Experiences & HIGHLIGHTS
Some higlights on my journey that have shaped me include:
Feeling caught between belonging and not belonging (including experiences of racism), growing up in Sydney, Australia, as the son of Malaysian-Chinese migrants
Growing up in a non-religious home and then experiencing a “spiritual awakening” as a 16 year old
Receiving a top academic achievement award from the Prime Minister of Australia and offered a 4 yr actuarial studies scholarship
Winning a top Australian company’s “Shark Tank” and going on to pioneer and launch a tech startup in NZ backed by a $100bn financial services company
Navigating the good, bad and ugly of corporate-life for two decades as a leader in top multinational companies like Ernst & Young
Working as a Youth Director at global and levels and helping nurture their explosive creative energy and ability to overcome mistakes
Learning the values and practices of a diversity of cultures through living with different people groups, e.g. remote communities in Australia and Kenya and a community in a typhoon-stricken region of the Philippines
Composing, recording and releasing original songs that have been played from pubs to to radio to stadiums, both locally and internationally - all while experiencing extreme bouts of imposter syndrome
Surviving 5 days in the blistering Australian outback with an ex-SAS soldier with nothing but a 20kg backpack of gear
STORY & SOCIALS
James believes that if we don’t define our success, it will be defined by others. His unique whole-of-life approach has made him a “go-to” coach and leadership adviser for high-achievers who want to chart an alternate path away from the endless struggle for success. Nowadays you’ll find James exploring the outdoors and taking in breathtaking views of the water and mountains— all while coaching, speaking and serving clients.
Website: liveholystic.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesbenglee
Instagram: instagram.com/jamesbenglee/
