hi! I'm James compton
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Overlooked outside?
Uncertain inside?
It's time to transform both.
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You're not stuck.
You're just not
fully seen - yet.
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holding you back — and the exact
strategy to redesign your career path.
Takes 2 minutes
Instant insights into your blockers
Trusted by hundreds of professionals
You're not stuck.
You're just not
fully seen — yet.
Get a personalised snapshot of what's
holding you back — and the exact
strategy to redesign your career path.
Takes 2 minutes
Get instant insights into what's really holding you back
Trusted by hundreds of career professionals like you
You're not stuck. You're just not fully seen — yet.
Get a personalised snapshot of what's holding you back — and the exact strategy to redesign your career path.
Takes 2 minutes
Instant insights into what's holding you back
Trusted by hundreds of professionals
Are you good at what you do? But know there's more to it?
You've put in the hard yards into your career, doing some great work - over years.
Yet there's something just missing, isn't there?
Because beyond skill and knowledge is something more - and this is to do with how you're showing up.
What does that mean?
Here's the truth. You'll lag behind if:
You wait for recognition rather than claiming your space.
You hope someone notices your excellent work without positioning yourself strategically.
You serve others relentlessly while putting yourself last.
And whilst others are making bold moves, getting recognised and moving with purpose somehow you're left trying to catch up.
It's time to change all that.
Skilled but stalled? You're not alone.
You've invested years developing expertise and delivering strong results.
Yet something's causing a disconnect between your capabilities and your career progress.
The challenge isn't your technical skills - it's how you're experiencing and positioning yourself in your professional environment.
What's really happening?
Here's what I've seen in hundreds of professionals:
❥ External validation becomes your measure of worth, leaving you vulnerable to others' perceptions.
❥ Imposter syndrome creeps in, making you question whether you truly belong at higher levels.
❥ Burnout threatens as you work harder trying to prove your value, creating an unsustainable cycle.
❥ You feel misunderstood or overlooked despite your contributions, wondering if it's even worth speaking up, and missing crucial opportunities.
While others seem to navigate their careers with confidence and direction, you're caught in a cycle of self-doubt and external pressure - knowing you're capable of more but uncertain how to bridge that gap.
This isn't just affecting your career - it's impacting your wellbeing, relationships, and sense of identity.
Sue's Story:
From Chronic Self-Doubter to Business Analyst Leader
"James helped me recognise my true value and skills that I'd been downplaying while prioritising others. I secured a new role outside my toxic environment without guilt, and developed clarity about prioritising my own wellbeing. I don't believe any other coach could have achieved these transformative results in such a short timeframe."
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FRAMEWORK
What's really keeping talented professionals stuck
It's not your skills - it's an identity gap.
When feeling overwhelmed or experiencing impostor syndrome, there's a disconnect between your authentic self and your professional identity.
This creates a cycle: you work harder to prove your worth, burn out, then question if you belong - reinforcing the very beliefs keeping you stuck.
External changes (new jobs, new skills) often disappoint because you bring the same internal patterns with you.
True transformation happens by rebuilding your professional identity from within - aligning who you are with how you show up.
FRAMEWORK
The 3 Secrets Of Success
Your career advancement requires more than just technical skill.
When these 3 elements align, you experience a profound identity shift that changes everything. You'll not only see your career differently - you'll see yourself differently.
The transformation is so complete that clients often say, "Why didn't I do this years ago?" while simultaneously feeling grateful for the journey that led them here.
You'll reclaim lost time, energy and potential as you step into a new identity that feels both authentic and powerful (and don't worry, it's NEVER too late)
Recognition
Transform from overlooked expert to sought-after authority whose insights shape decisions that matter.
Purpose
Connect your work to meaningful impact, replacing burnout with sustainable momentum and clarity.
Confidence
Build confidence from within, ending the cycle of impostor syndrome and external validation-seeking.
FRAMEWORK
Ready to be brave, step up and redesign your career?
Introducing the Sage Design Framework
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Meet The Creator Of The "SAGE Design™" Framework
MEET ME
I am James Compton,
My mission is to transform both your professional identity and career trajectory - creating fulfilment that extends beyond work alone.
My approach combines three unique perspectives:
As a Business Analyst with over 20 years in corporate environments, I understand where impostor syndrome thrives and talented professionals become overlooked.
Through running large scale mentorship programmes, I've identified the exact patterns that hold back analytical minds.
My years as a monk gave me insights into identity and self-worth that conventional coaching never addresses.
This blend allows me to work at deeper levels where transformation happens.
My clients don't just advance their careers - they shift how they see themselves professionally, creating ripple effects through all aspects of their wellbeing.
In a world of tactical career advice, I offer something different: an approach that aligns your authentic self with your professional potential.
SUCCESS STORIES
The journey to career revolution
My clients are the true heroes of my story. Each testimonial is a chapter in a larger narrative of empowerment and achievement. Through my bespoke frameworks, these individuals have unlock not just potential, but also passion, purpose, and performance. Below is a showcase of their remarkable transformations.
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