James is a passionate and engaging speaker who brings a unique perspective to businesses, drawing from his personal journey of overcoming addiction to drugs and alcohol. Through his own experiences, he understands the struggles many face and delivers heartfelt, relatable messages that inspire real change.
Each of James motivational talks is thoughtfully tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, whether it’s addressing mental health, addiction recovery, workplace well being or creating a culture of resilience. His approach goes beyond just sharing a story he provides practical strategies that individuals and teams can apply in their daily lives to overcome challenges, build inner strength and create a more supportive work environment.
With an authentic and down-to-earth style, James connects deeply with audiences, breaking down stigmas and encouraging open conversations about personal growth and wellness. His goal is to empower individuals to turn adversity into opportunity, fostering a healthier, more motivated and productive workplace.
Bring inspiration and transformation to your team.
Podcast 1:
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome James Ford, founder of JT Motiv and an inspiring voice in the world of personal empowerment and addiction recovery. James draws from his own experiences and years of working with individuals battling addiction to share candid insights about the struggles people face with gambling, drugs and alcohol. His unique perspective on resilience and recovery offers practical guidance and hope for those seeking a way out of the darkness.
Get ready for an enlightening conversation filled with honesty, motivation and actionable wisdom. Whether you or someone you know has been touched by addiction or you’re looking for a story of perseverance to fuel your own journey, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Podcast 2:
In this powerful episode, Vishal sits down with James from JT MOTIV, a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction recovery to take on the controversial topic of zero tolerance policies in workplaces. Should employees battling addiction be immediately dismissed or is there a better way to offer support and rehabilitation?
Through personal experiences and hard hitting insights, they explore the impact of workplace culture, the importance of second chances and how companies can shift from punishment to meaningful intervention but the conversation doesn’t stop there. Vishal and James also tackle the ever growing influence of social media and how it fuels addiction, manipulates our attention and even alters our mental health. They discuss the addictive nature of constant notifications, the pressure of online validation and the fine line between using social platforms for good versus falling into the trap of endless scrolling.
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