Education / Training / Certifications

  • BA Hons in Politics

  • Triple Certified Executive Coach (PCC, CPCC, Neuroleadership Institute)

  • Certified Strengths Profile Practitioner

  • Certified in Leadership Versatility Index (LVI 36)

 

Languages

  • English

Jim Godfrey, PCC, CPCC

Location: United Kingdom

Jim Godfrey, PCC, CPCC, is a UK-based executive coach with 25+ years of experience spanning corporate leadership, consulting, and politics. A triple-certified coach (PCC, CPCC, Neuroleadership Institute), he has supported leaders in tech, media, politics, and public sectors. His clients include executives from Pinterest, Nissan, DeepMind, Pfizer, Hachette, WeWork, and Harvard Business School. Formerly in senior roles at Starbucks EMEA, ITV, and UK Parliament, Jim specializes in executive presence, communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership strategy.

Notable Engagements

  • Coached the CEO of a Canadian tech startup to strengthen confidence and executive presence.

  • Supported the CEO of a major UK animation studio in enhancing management effectiveness and strategic direction.

  • Guided the MD of a UK publishing house on leadership development and presence.

  • Worked with the Board Chair of a UK regional health authority on management practices and communication.

  • Helped the Shadow Secretary of State in UK Parliament build confidence, presence, and improve time management.

  • Coached a Principal at a UK-based venture capital firm on strategic thinking and executive presence.

Specialties

  • Career Development
  • Communication Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Executive Presence
  • Political Savvy
  • Presentation Skills / Public Speaking
  • Teambuilding
  • Vision and Strategy

Client List

Jim has coached executives across venture capital, startups, biotech, financial services, education, politics, media, publishing, TV, and automotive sectors. His client roster includes notable organizations such as Udacity, Nissan, Pinterest, Andreessen Horowitz, Oxford Sciences Innovation, DeepMind, Hachette, and Pfizer. Through the Landit platform, he regularly works with leaders from Harvard Business School, WeWork, and Infor. Jim also dedicates significant time to pro bono coaching for politicians and nonprofit leaders.