Meet James

In October 2023, a year after selling his financial planning business, James founded Raise Your EI. After 15 years as a financial planner, he recognised the need for high-quality, science-based training in emotional intelligence to help firms and planners in financial services achieve success.

Certified SCAnS Coder Fellow of the CISI

What does "Certified SCAnS Coder" mean?

Certified SCAnS Coder

As a Certified SCAnS Coder, James helps others learn how to read a person’s body language, facial expressions, psychophysiology, verbal style, voice, and content, and develop their ability to detect deception and get to the truth in high-stakes contexts using the Six Channel Analysis System (SCAnS). This is a scientifically backed approach to behavioural analysis focusing on reading body language, facial cues, and more.

What does "Fellow of the CISI" mean?

Fellow of the CISI

The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment has awarded James the title of Fellow, meaning he can use the designation FCISI.

This is in recognition of James’ extensive experience and expertise in the financial arena, which makes him one of the most highly qualified financial planners in the country.
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How James can help you to succeed

With his background as a client-facing adviser and owner of a financial services business, James brings a wealth of experience to the table. Alongside his success with the best-selling book Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs, James is a certified behaviour analyst, a trainer in the Six Channel Analysis System (SCAnS®), and an e-Factor® coach-trainer.

James is dedicated to helping individuals and teams in financial planning, wealth management, and private banking enhance their emotional intelligence skills.

He firmly believes that emotional intelligence is key to personal growth and success. By recognising, understanding, and managing our own emotions – and those of others – James believes we can improve communication skills, build stronger relationships, and become more effective entrepreneurs and leaders.

James' experience

  • MSc in Communication, Behaviour, and Credibility Analysis
  • e-Factor® Certified Coach-Trainer
  • Diploma in Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching
  • Chartered Wealth Manager
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