Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Former Army Commander International Best Selling Author
Leadership Specialist
Whether you’re looking to ignite your team’s passion, disrupt conventional thinking with bold new paradigms, or equip your leaders with a powerful framework to soar to new heights, James Greenshields is the speaker to call.
With a commanding presence and raw authenticity, James delivers heart-pounding presentations that leave audiences transformed. Drawing from an extraordinary tapestry of experiences—leading soldiers into battle, guiding First Nations peoples back to their ancestral lands, mentoring youth through rites of passage, and elevating organizations to unparalleled success—he’s coached CEOs, AFL captains, crafted the NRL’s first transition workshop, and inspired tens of thousands worldwide.
When James Greenshields landed with his combat team in Iraq, he faced a leader’s ultimate test: no real-time intelligence, an unclear mission, and a restless team. Where others might falter, James thrived, navigating chaos with clarity, charisma, and an open heart. His ability to build trust and lead under pressure forged deep connections with those he served. Today, he brings that same battle-tested wisdom to corporate audiences, delivering practical strategies to lead through uncertainty and drive transformative change.
Combat Team Eagle in front of the Ziggurat of Ur, Iraq 2007.
Lead by Major James Greenshields
From remote bushlands to corporate boardrooms, James delivers transformative wisdom that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. His adaptable, heartfelt approach—rooted in Harmonic Leadership—empowers CEOs, HR leaders, and teams to unlock potential, foster resilience, and achieve breakthrough results. Whether inspiring global executives or local teams, James’s dynamic keynotes turn insights into action, leaving organisations energised and equipped to thrive.
James being interviewed post keynote at a men's wellbeing seminar.
This is an interview with James after the pilgrimage taking the elders of the Kenyah Dayak back to their ancient lands.
This Powerful International podcast discussion centres of a series of themes James teaches about leading in chaotic times.
What People Have To Say
The training provided is fundamentally different to any generic leadership course we have undertaken in the past. Whilst other courses focus on theory or abstract concepts.Whilst other courses focus on theory or abstract concepts, the James' Workshops provide an environment for our team to first start to focus on themselves. Then, through self-reflection, the team developed and refined their leadership skills.
We have been amazed by the results and would highly recommend them.
Stuart Edwards, CEO SCCU
James was completely engaged making sure that the conference was a success and took the time to learn about our business and made sure that the content was relevant to us and our team. Following our conference I have had multiple members of our team say to me that not only did our conference make them better business leaders but that it has made a change in their life. There is no way I could have anticipated the impact James would have on our team however I am so grateful that we had the opportunity to have him at our conference.”
Steve Davis, General Manager, Silvershops Australia
Our engineering design and project management firm recently invited James to speak at a training event.
James’ presentation was very different to other motivational or training presentations, and was remarkably well received. I highly recommend others to look into Resilient Leadership - it will be the source of much positive change in our business, and personal relationships.
Matthew Sanderson Melbourne Project Manager and Senior Consultant Lambert and Rehbein:
The true test for a guest speaker is to engage the audience and create robust conversation within the group about the topic. A good speaker can fully engage the audience for the period of the workshop, a great speaker can stimulate discussion into the next day….. James is an outstanding speaker who has seeded an enduring pillar of discussion within a group that is exposed to trauma regularly. James’s workshop rated as the most valuable session by the participants at the Regional Seminar. Thank you.
Phil Strapp. North West Regional Manager St John’s Ambulance WA.,
