Executive Leadership Coach
Guided by a commitment to human-centered leadership, James supports clients in developing the clarity, resilience, and boldness needed to thrive in complex environments.
Executive Coaching, High-Performance Coaching, Organization Development, Succession Planning
Interested?James Tastard, Ph.D., Chief HR Officer, executive coach and consultant, is a coach-as-leader who brings global expertise and a people-first approach to every conversation. He’s known for connecting and inspiring others across cultures, helping leaders and organizations grow beyond boundaries. A husband, father, and trusted problem solver, James blends curiosity, empathy, and grounded faith to create meaningful impact. His work leading enterprise transformations, integrations, and talent strategies has driven more than $20 billion in global organizational growth. Often called the “Billion Dollar Coach,” James believes lasting success begins with purpose, people, and heart.
James has worked for major energy firms across the value chain (conventional and unconventional oil and gas, and renewables— solar and wind) and around the world. Global energy firms you may have heard of include Equinor, Freeport LNG, ABB, Aker Solutions, and KBR.
James has worked for major energy firms across the value chain (conventional and unconventional oil and gas, and renewables— solar and wind) and around the world. Global energy firms you may have heard of include Equinor, Freeport LNG, ABB, Aker Solutions, and KBR.
Certification & Accreditation
Post Graduate, Certified Coach (CoachRICE), Rice University, Executive Leadership Coaching
ICF, Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
NACD, Director Certified (NACD.DC)
SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources
SHRM-SCP, Senior Certified HR Professional
ICF, Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
NACD, Director Certified (NACD.DC)
SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources
SHRM-SCP, Senior Certified HR Professional
My Focus Areas include
Culture, Leadership, Managing People, Team
I have worked with clients at the following levels
C Suite, Director, Leader, Emerging Leader, Team Manager, Manager
My clients work in departments such as
Operations, Procurement, Production, R&D, Sales
My clients work in the following industries
Chemicals, Construction, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing
Education
Ph.D., Business, Organization and Management
Dissertation: Taxonomy of high-performance – leadership, culture, performance
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.B.A., Global Management
Thesis: Organizational design in multinational firms
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Thesis: Leadership credibility in organizations
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH, Long Beach, California
Professional Experience
James Tastard, Ph.D., is a tested coach-as-leader who brings his global expertise to his coaching clients. He has designed and implemented large-scale HR transformations, business integrations, and talent strategies, having led over $20 billion in organizational development, M&A, and project growth worldwide. Organizations trust him to align HR and leadership priorities with strategic vision, design, and mobilize teams, drive cultural change, and deliver measurable impact in recruitment, performance, development, and transformation. His hands-on leadership experience includes guiding teams of up to 100 employees globally, serving thousands through business expansion, integration, and significant change while partnering with leaders to achieve record-setting growth, safety, and retention results.