James Taylor M.B.A. F.R.S.A. began his career managing high-profile rock stars and has since become an internationally recognized keynote speaker and leader in business creativity and innovation.
For over 20 years, James has advised CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, and leaders from Silicon Valley to Singapore. He helps them build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and boost productivity.
As the founder of C.SCHOOL™ and the host of multiple global summits, James has interviewed over 500 of the world’s leading creative minds, including Silicon Valley tech CEOs, New York Times bestselling authors, and pioneers in artificial intelligence. Through his online courses, videos, media interviews, and keynote speeches, hundreds of thousands of people in over 120 countries have explored creativity and innovation.
James’s clients include Fortune Global 500 companies, government policymakers, and industry associations. His life and work were featured in a 30-minute BBC documentary. He has received numerous accolades, including the S.D. Southern Prize from Canadian energy services company ATCO, the Award for Excellence from Geneva Group International, and the ‘ONTRApreneur of the Year’ award from U.S. business and marketing automation leaders ONTRAPORT.
As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.), James joins a distinguished group of innovators and leaders, including President Benjamin Franklin, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Bob Dylan, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela, and Professor Stephen Hawking.


