Overcome Performance Anxiety.
Command the Room.
I help senior leaders and high achievers eliminate public speaking anxiety, overcome imposter syndrome, and optimise their professional performance—through science-backed therapy, not generic coaching.
“Right before my biggest gig, our consultations lifted a huge weight and I've gone from strength to strength since then—keynoting at even bigger events with confidence and without concern. Scientific Magic!”
Sacha Dench, UN Ambassador
“If you'd like to show anxiety the door, like I did, I highly recommend Olivia James to support you to move on and get more enjoyment from life in general.”
Penny Haslam, ex-BBC Presenter and Professional Speaker
What I Do
I resolve the root causes of performance anxiety so you can lead and speak with genuine, embodied confidence.
Why Work With Me
As a Harley Street specialist—grounded in the science of the human nervous system—I provide rapid, lasting change, not symptom management.
Why You Can Trust Me
My methods are trusted by Fortune 500 executives, FTSE 100 leaders, senior lawyers, and UN Ambassadors. Read more testimonials.
The Hidden Cost of High Achievement
You are a senior professional in a demanding role. Expectations are high, and failure is not an option. Yet the thought of presenting to the board, speaking at a conference, or stepping into the spotlight triggers visceral panic.
You may be coping through a combination of avoidance, obsessive over-preparation, or even self-medication. You know this anxiety is holding you back — preventing you from demonstrating your true expertise, pursuing new opportunities, and enjoying the success you have earned.
You don't need another course on how to structure a PowerPoint. You need a scientific, targeted intervention to reset your nervous system.
Specialist Interventions for Lasting Confidence
I offer bespoke, confidential treatment plans tailored to your specific history, goals, and role demands.
Public Speaking Anxiety
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Transform debilitating stage fright and anticipatory dread into natural, composed confidence. We address the root causes of your fear, allowing you to deliver keynotes, pitches, and high-stakes presentations with authority.
Performance Coaching
02
Develop an exceptional professional presence. This is not standard executive coaching — it is targeted work to unlock peak performance under pressure, ensuring you operate at your highest potential when it matters most.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
03
Stop waiting to be found out. Break free from persistent self-doubt and claim your rightful place at the table. We work to align your internal self-belief with your external success.
Proven Results for Global Leaders
My clients demand discretion and results. Here is what they experience after our work together.
“I was utterly terrified of public speaking and presenting, mainly to Boards. I got promoted and there was no place to hide anymore and certainly failure was not an option.
Enter Olivia. A few sessions in I’m asked to present in front of nearly 1,000 people which is a first.
I nail the presentation. Like utterly nail it. So much so I’m being asked to present in front of 1,000’s on behalf of my company because I was ‘so good’
This kind, gentle, skilful lady works utter magic.”
— Global VP, Fortune 500 Company“I had a longstanding anxiety about public speaking and speaking in group settings.
Since working with Olivia, this anxiety has significantly reduced and I have successfully carried out a number of speaking engagements in a professional setting in front of large audiences of colleagues and peers. I have also improved my communication in group meetings at work, including board presentations.
I had struggled with anxiety for many years and this is the first intervention that has worked.”
— Senior Executive Leader, FTSE 100 Company"Thanks for your help with stage fright, it has not been a problem since.
As a scientist I was sceptical about being able to make an instant fix, but Olivia invested time in listening to my specific challenge, and with the right questions worked with me to figure out the roots of the problems.
Right before my biggest gig, our consultations lifted a huge weight and I’ve gone from strength to strength since then and am keynoting at even bigger events with confidence and without concern. Scientific Magic!”
— Sacha Dench, UN Ambassador & Conservationist
Science-Backed Therapy
I am Olivia James, a fully qualified and insured complementary therapist licensed to practise at 10 Harley Street, London. Since the mid-1990s, I have specialised in performance, confidence, and trauma.
I integrate mind-body modalities and applied neuroscience to achieve rapid, lasting change. I am much more than a traditional coach: I am a specialist who understands how to safely and effectively rewire the nervous system so that confidence becomes your natural state.
I see clients in person at my Harley Street consulting rooms and remotely worldwide.
More Than ‘Just Coaching’
Practice address:
10 Harley Street London W1G 9PF
Receptionist: 020 7467 8495
Take the First Step Toward
Unshakeable Confidence
I completely understand that reaching out can be daunting, especially for senior leaders accustomed to being in control. I assure you that all enquiries are treated with the utmost sensitivity and strict confidentiality.
Don't let performance anxiety dictate the limits of your career.