Empowering You to Thrive

Helping Executive Leaders & Teams Reach Their Full Potential Through Powerful Communication

At Greenleaf Coaching, we Help Executive Leaders & Teams Reach Their Full Potential Through Powerful Communication

Empowering you to see meaningful impact and results as you navigate and embrace the journey or your money back.

James Barringer, Green Leaf Coaching Founder

What people are saying….

  • I started as a sceptic not sure if I would get much out of the experience, but I was wrong and found it too be very rewarding and worthwhile. I would highly recommend that you try it!

    Dave, Pastor (Hemel Hempstead Community Church)

  • Given me a quote about being “the man in the arena” and not letting anyone on the outside (the critic) have any impact on what I am trying to do was great. James has helped me to believe that I have to try and try again and the trying is the most important part. I have been trying and am actually starting to see the results!

    Fin (Student 12 years old)

  • 'Coaching should be a way of running an organisation. This was a very positive experience!'

    Jamie, Deputy Head (Beechwood Park Independent Prep School)

  • 'It has been eye opening to who I am and what I do. It has changed the way I work and helped me in my relationships. James has been good at realising my defence mechanisms of deflecting, (I have not had someone call me out on this in 20 years)...'

    Pete, Minister (Gadebridge Baptist Church)

  • '...I have been able to take points away to reflect and actions to put into practice. Ultimately my work is improving and I feel I am working in a better place than I was before we started.'

    Pete, (Gadebridge Baptist Church)

  • 'Thank you, James, I found the sessions challenging and yet rewarding at the same time.'

    Steve, Director of Studies (Aldwickbury Independent Prep school)

  • I think my son has benefited hugely from the sessions with James. I think he felt he could be very open and honest and he looked forward to them alot. I think he struggled a great deal with his neurodiverse brother hitting the teenage years and our family dynamic changed. We feel blessed that our son was given the support and encouragement to navigate a tough year and hope he can continue to use the tools he’s been given by you.

    Lyndsey (Parent of 12 year old Son)

  • 'It’s been a great opportunity to encourage me to explore & reflect on myself, something I would never have done without your input, guidance & support.'

    Laura, Head of Dance and Drama (Beechwood Park Independent Prep School)

  • My son feels more understood and is starting to understand himself better, along with his challenges and how to start dealing with them.

    Fiona ( Parent of 12 year son)

  • I cannot recommend him highly enough as a coach. James has a remarkable ability to help you not only identify your strengths and natural inclinations but also understand how these traits influence your performance and decision-making in the workplace. His guidance provided me with invaluable insights into how my self-awareness could be used to tackle challenges more effectively and grow in my professional role.

    Natasha (Year 2 teacher, Aldwickbury School)

“Greenleaf Coaching, Empowering Executive Leaders and their Teams to thrive through great communication

Imagine stepping into every workday with clarity, confidence, and the ability to inspire your team through exceptional communication. What if your leadership was the catalyst for a thriving, engaged, and high-performing team?

At Green Leaf Coaching, I help Executive Leaders and their teams master the art of communication, creating stronger alignment, deeper trust, and better results. Using the 5 Voices System from GiANT and the Sweet Spot framework, I guide leaders to understand their unique leadership voice, communicate with impact, and develop teams that perform at their best.

How I Help Leaders Like You Thrive:

✅ 1:1 Executive Coaching – Strengthen your leadership through enhanced self-awareness and communication strategies.

✅ Team Leadership Programs – Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and productivity through clear, effective dialogue.

✅ Transformational Insights – Turn leadership challenges into opportunities for clarity, confidence, and growth.

I believe that great leadership starts with great communication. When you understand yourself and your team at a deeper level, you unlock stronger relationships, better decision-making, and a thriving work environment resulting in accelerated growth.

Let’s Connect If You Want To:

🔹 Enhance communication and create a high-trust, high-impact team.

🔹 Improve decision-making and lead with greater confidence.

🔹 Turn stress and misalignment into clarity and strategic action.

Let me ask you some questions

  • What is your biggest challenge right now?

  • What is keeping you up at night?

  • Where do you want to thrive?

  • What do you love to talk about at the dinner table?

  • How much do you know about your personal wiring and how it impacts your job?

  • Where do find the greatest impact with the least energy?

  • If you had 60mins of ‘you time’, what would you want to talk about?

Recent publications include;

Independent Schools Magazine, p10, December, 2024

Teachers who coach, Summer, 2024

Supprting the team at ‘Teachers who Coach’ found on Linkedin.

I'd love to hear your story and walk with you as you write your next chapter of life in all it’s fullness.

How do people describe James?

I asked those I have coached, friends and work colleagues to describe me. This is what they said:

What if you could lead at the level you have always wanted to lead, but haven’t known how to?

Why Coaching?

James brings his extensive background in education and leadership to help you grow as a leader and individual.

Empowering you and to thrive

Green Leaf Coaching is a transformative investment in yourself, your decision making, and your ability to make a real lasting difference to others.

  • I have been surprised at how rewarding this focus can be if you are willing to fully embrace and commit to the work that is needed.

    Dave, Community Church Pastor

Coaching Options

Coaching provides contextually responsive and flexibly scheduled support for individuals and teams. Green Leaf Coaching offers a range of coaching options delivered by James

  • Green Leaf Coaching Leadership Executive Team Coaching

    Develop authentic confidence

    By exploring your unique strengths and voice, we’ll help you build genuine confidence and self-assurance that will shine through in your leadership. 

  • Green Leaf Coaching Leadership Executive Team Coaching

    Enhance your decision making

    We work with you to refine your strategic thinking, helping you make easier and more efficient decisions that better align with your values and goals. 

  • Blue Water Build Resilience

    Build Resilience

    Navigating challenges is part of anyone’s journey. We’ll equip you with the right tools and mindset to face those setbacks with grace, emerging stronger on the other side. 

  • Green Leaf Coaching Leadership Executive Team Coaching

    Make a difference

    As you grow, so will your positive impact on those around you - your team, your organization and your family. We can help you leave a meaningful legacy.

  • Blue Sky Green Tree - Green Leaf Student and Leadership Coaching

    Grow holistically

    We take a whole-person approach, supporting your growth not just professionally but personally. You'll see the impact on your personal well-being and relationships. 

Designed for you.

A transformative journey towards flourishing starting with understanding your strengths using the Gallop Strength Finder.