I come from a long line of farmers, clergy and entrepreneurs. A love for nature, people and enterprise remain at the core of family life. I have spent a lifetime around conversations of change, including:

• Executives wanting to reimagine their roles and workplaces

• Managers hoping to build holistically successful teams

• Family offices exploring spirituality and stewardship

• Public figures needing friendship with no agenda

• Change movements needing to broaden their network

In 2005, I married my Beth. We have four children: Freddie, Charles, Wilbur and Felicity. I live in Harpenden and spend as much time as possible in Cornwall, where my parents have a farm.

As for reformation, my primary act is to transform myself. Before all else, I believe that to be my most sacred duty. I do not profess to be the finished article: far from it and never will be. But I did become intentional about this many years ago. So, my works and writings are an invitation to learn alongside me rather than from me.

This is my story.

In work

My career has focused on taking “business as a force for good” from a fringe to mainstream concern. Across impact funds, think tanks and enterprise movements, I have played a formative role in a variety contexts now recognised as leaders in their fields.

In life

For over twenty years, I have wrestled with the rewarding but challenging recognition that seeking change in the world meant seeking change in myself first. Who I am becoming has become my most important work, however upending that may be.

In support

I have spent a lifetime around relational, discreet, peer-to-peer dialogues. Across executives, politicians, family offices, landowners and beyond I have helped a broad spectrum of people navigate the challenges of high responsibility and worldly success.

James and Charlotte Featherby,
Braemar Scotland, July 2005

John Featherby, Growth Investor Awards
London, Dec 2021