Let’s build some empathy!

James Barnes, a corporate motivational speaker on leadership and mindset coach explains why he would love to come to your company and build empathy!

James was one of the most fantastic speakers we've had. He was authentic and candid about his experiences while also providing tangible advice and knowledge to our community!”

  • Janice with RingCentral

I’m here to empower your leaders to make

bigger impacts

and have thriving lives!

Burn out, anxiety, and the outlook that they have to forcefully lead their teams can make a great leader fizzle out. I firmly believe we can give people incredible lives if we empower them with the right tools!

That's where I come in!

When you hire me, you are hiring a speaker who is optimistic, passionate, and energetic when it comes to creating an environment where your leaders can get the spark back to be the best they can be!

When you have hyped up and kind leaders, your employees will feel the energy shift, making sure your company is one people are excited to work at!

James Barnes, a corporate motivational speaker and stress and mindset coach, who is Transgender, sits talking with a client.

Empathy was created here

“This is an essential conversation that all companies should be a part of. James was personable and knowledgeable!”

- Charmagne at ZenDesk

This is more than just

a speech by a Trans man…

James shares his story as a Trans man and how the leaders in his life either built him up or tore him down. He speaks about the way his own leadership has transformed since he come out as Transgender over 8 years ago.

His speech is not about just creating an inclusive space for Queer people, though that is a ripple effect, but when leaders learn how to see their employees as whole people, everyone benefits.

He is a Keynote speaker who speaks on the lessons he’s learned from his transition and how anyone going through a major life transition can use the same tools he used that gave him a thriving life!

Do you have a conference for leaders, parents, marriage, trauma, or helping youth? James has been through not only the transition of his gender, but he has become a Dad, husband, and dealt with depression and anxiety as a teen and adult. He is passionate about empowering your audience, whether they are C-level leaders or parents wanting to empower their families, to jumpstart their lives!

Contact James

thetranscoach@gmail.com