Transformational Leadership Coaching for Executives and Emerging Leaders

With over 30 years of technology and leadership experience, James Gray is a respected industry leader in leadership coaching.  He has held C-Suite roles, including Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer, and several leadership roles in product management, data, and artificial intelligence. James understands the demands of these roles and the importance of integrating technology and human connection.

James Gray

james gray

Experienced technology executive as a Chief Product Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Data Executive.

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10 years building, operating, and managing data and analytics platforms at Microsoft

Master of Information and Data Science from the School of Information, University of California at Berkeley

Learning Facilitator for the Berkeley Haas School of Business course “Data Strategy: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage

Learning Facilitator for the Berkeley Haas School of Business course “Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications

Certified Leadership and Performance Coach - Brown University School of Professional Studies

AWS and Microsoft Azure certified

How I Can Help You

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Testimonials

I have known James for over a decade as both a friend and a mentor. Recently, our relationship evolved when he became my coach, guiding me through a pivotal stage in my career. James has an incredible ability to meet you exactly where you are, combining intuition with a structured approach to knowing when to listen and when to challenge you, ensuring accountability every step of the way.

Through our engaging and insightful sessions, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and reinvention. Thanks to James, I walked away with direction, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. I’m grateful for his guidance in helping me launch “Ravi 2.0.”

Thank you, James, for being a constant source of inspiration and support!

Ravi Vayuvegula

Product Management Executive, Linkedin Profile

Before working with James, I felt overwhelmed and isolated in a competitive job market, struggling to stand out among thousands of candidates.

James provided comprehensive support, including resume reconstruction, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and thorough interview preparation. He equipped me with valuable tools and strategies for pursuing job opportunities, boosting my personal brand, preparing for interviews, and negotiating salaries.

As a result of James’s coaching, I experienced a significant increase in responses to my resume. I went from receiving less than one interview per month to being contacted by multiple companies simultaneously and interviewing for several positions at once. Ultimately, I received multiple job offers, giving me the luxury of choice.

I highly recommend James for career coaching. His thoughtful, knowledgeable, and generous approach demonstrates his genuine desire to see his clients succeed.

Michael Zimmerman

Senior Product Manager, LinkedIn Profile

I had the pleasure to attend one of James’ talks during a University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign annual iConverge event for graduate students on a session on how to pivot in your career.

During the session, I was blown away by how James interacted with the students and how engaged they were in his session. I wanted to collaborate with him and his coaching business, so I signed him up as a regular speaker for my school’s organization.

I admire James’ passion for coaching and helping others reach their potential. I have never met a kinder and patient coach, and I highly recommend his coaching services.

Chi Chan

Test Engineer

I met James at a pivotal time in my life. My startup fell apart and I suddenly found myself needing a new source of income.

James helped me learn to see my career as a product while giving me the feedback and encouragement I needed to transition and land my dream job. His career and achievements are what I aspired for and he was able to share his perspective and approach.

I highly recommend working with James.

Josh Winters

Director of Software Engineering, LinkedIn Profile

James helped me to take stock of who I am and what I value at work starting from the inside out. For me, this was a huge breakthrough in determining where I wanted to go in my career.

Ryan Reed

Head of IT, LinkedIn Profile

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