James Coolidge
Senior Director @Ahria Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director @Ahria Consulting
London, ON, CA
At Ahria Consulting, I leverage my executive leadership experience to deliver measurable outcomes across key areas of organizational and individual growth. My role focuses on empowering leaders, fostering talent, and driving organizational transformation to achieve sustainable success: Partnering with leaders to enhance executive function as they navigate turbulent environments while aligning personal and organizational capabilities for maximum impact: Deliver tailored programs that equipped leaders with the skills to inspire teams, navigate challenges, and drive performance. & : Support leaders as they implement strategies to identify, nurture, and retain top talent, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term success: Develop and execute robust succession plans, safeguarding organizational continuity and preparing future leaders for key roles: Develop and oversee change initiatives that minimize disruption, enhance adaptability, and ensure successful transitions during periods of growth and transition./: Supporting individuals as they navigate their career transition with personalized strategies, fostering resilience and discovering their next career opportunity.
EDUCATION
Central Seminary
Bachelor of Theological Studies, Theology/Theological Studies
Lang School of Business and Economics - University of Guelph
Master of Arts - MA, Leadership
University of Waterloo
Certificate, Organizational Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES COOLIDGE
I help leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity, courage, and cognitive agility.As Founder and President of, I work with executives, founders, and leadership teams who are steering through growth, restructuring, transition, and complex change. My work sits at the intersection of, helping leaders strengthen decision-making, expand cognitive flexibility, and lead with authenticity when the environment becomes turbulent.With more than 35 years of executive leadership experience across local and national non-profit and organizational environments, I bring both practical wisdom and evidence-based leadership development to every engagement. My background includes leading large-scale transformation, workforce realignment, strategic growth, succession planning, and leadership transitions.The philosophy behind ObPortum is simple.Through executive coaching, leadership development intensives, strategic planning facilitation, and organizational redesign support, I help leaders move from reaction to intentional action by strengthening resilience, sharpening executive function, and aligning people, structure, and strategy.My work is especially focused on: • & • • & • • • I believe the strongest leaders are not the ones with all the answers—they are the ones most willing to stay curious, think clearly, and adapt wisely.Let’s connect if you are building leaders, strengthening teams, or navigating change that demands thoughtful execution.
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