$240 / month
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I'm James an organisational consultant, leadership coach, and founder of RE:Works. I work with early-stage founders and scale-up leadership teams who are building fast and feeling the friction that comes with growth.
My consulting practice is built around CORE, a structured, practical framework that helps organisations gain clarity across eight critical pillars: strategy, structure, culture, process, people, performance, technology, and governance. Whether you're a founder trying to systematise your early chaos, or a leadership team trying to realign after rapid growth, CORE gives you a roadmap.
Before founding RE:Works, I spent over a decade in biotech and life sciences, including VP of Operations at a cell and gene therapy startup, serving as an advisor to deeptech and biotech companies, and coaching/mentoring individuals across the global. I've led cross-functional teams, driven operational transformation, and navigated the complexity of high-growth environments firsthand.
In mentoring, I offer:
– A structured diagnostic approach to identifying where your organisation is stuck
– Practical frameworks and tools you can implement immediately
– Honest, experienced perspective from someone who has been in the operational trenches
– Support for founders navigating the shift from operator to strategic leader
– Space to think through culture, values, and the human side of building a team
I work best with founders and leaders who are intellectually curious, action-oriented, and ready to do the work, not just talk about it. If that sounds like you, I'd love to connect.
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You tell James your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. James reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
James Kusena
Founder & Principal Consultant at RE:Works
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We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods