James Kerr Keynote Speaker

James Kerr, a renowned author, leadership expert, and speaker who specializes in high-performance cultures and transformational leadership. Throughout his career, James has worked with some of the world’s leading organizations, including sports teams, corporations, and military units, to help them build winning mindsets and achieve sustained success.

Kerr is best known for his international bestseller Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life, a groundbreaking book that delves into the culture and leadership secrets of the world’s most successful rugby team, the New Zealand All Blacks. Legacy has been translated into multiple languages and has inspired leaders across industries with its principles of humility, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Drawing from insights gained through his work with elite teams and leaders, James helps organizations navigate challenges and foster resilience, adaptability, and collaboration. He has worked with high-performing organizations across diverse sectors including Tier One Special Forces, Premiership Football Teams, Formula One, America’s Cup, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey & Co.

James delivers engaging keynotes and workshops to audiences in business and sports, offering actionable strategies to lead through change and unlock peak performance. He is a regular contributor to TV, radio, and print media. His passion for storytelling as a tool for cultural transformation draws on examples from the worlds of sport, business, and history to demonstrate the power of shared values and purpose.