James C. Neilson
j.c.neilson@drivingpeopleops.com
Coaching Expertise: Career, Enterprise Business, Executive Coaching, Families, Government, Healthcare, Keynotes, Leadership, Life Coaching, Managers, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Development, Small Business/Entrepreneurs, Students/Youth, Teams, Technology, Wellbeing, Education, Financial Services, Legal, Manufacturing, Retail, Sales, Women, LGBTQ
Coaching Availability: Is accepting new clients
Coaching Method: Coaching Packages, Corporate Training Programs (e.g. Your Location), In Person, Individual (In-Person, Phone or Zoom), Keynote Speaker, Online Video Conference (e.g. Zoom), Phone, Seminars & Retreats, Workshops
Coaching Language: English (USA)
James Neilson is a seasoned HR and leadership development consultant with over two decades of experience helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people. His journey with CliftonStrengths began at ADP, where he facilitated more than 30 workshops impacting over 450 individuals across business units and TotalSource clients. That early exposure sparked a passion for strengths-based development that has shaped his career ever since.
In 2022, James deepened his commitment by becoming a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Today, he partners with leaders and teams across industries to build cultures rooted in self-awareness, collaboration, and growth. Through his company, Driving People Operations, James delivers tailored workshops, coaching engagements, and long-term learning strategies that elevate leadership and drive organizational effectiveness.
Whether working with startups or established enterprises, James brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to people development—empowering clients to celebrate their greatest resource: their people.
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