"I Am Still Learning About Being An Entrepreneur" - James Carss

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The brilliant James Carss joins the We Are PoWEr Podcast – this time sharing a story of trauma, transformation, and finding poWEr through purpose, discipline, and inclusion.In this episode, James opens up about training daily as a teenager to moving to Hong Kong with just a suitcase, James’s journey is packed with resilience, humour, and heart. He shares the life-changing mentorship he found with a Chinese martial arts master, his unexpected stint in the movie industry, and how those experiences now guide his work as Chief Exec of Castle Peak Group.From the dojo to the boardroom, James brings a poWErful message of mindfulness, integrity, and the impact of creating space for others to thrive.In this episode:Turning childhood trauma into a lifelong missionWhy martial arts became his anchorLife in Hong Kong and mentorship that transcended languageFrom martial arts films to Geordie “Russian” linesFounding Castle Peak Group and leading with fairnessBuilding inclusive workplaces that value differenceThe importance of staying presentFind out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫

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