Jim Lawless

Jim Lawless is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who specialises in the mechanics of rapid change and human performance. He is the architect of the Taming Tigers framework, a methodology designed to help individuals and global organisations overcome fear and achieve ambitious goals. Jim famously validated his own theories by transforming from a sedentary city lawyer into a competitive jockey in just twelve months. He later set a new record as the deepest freediver in British history, reaching this milestone within eight months of starting the sport. His professional background is rooted in corporate law and commercial management, having served as the International Legal and Commercial Manager at Fujitsu (formerly ICL). After transitioning into the arts as a professional actor in television and theatre, he founded the consultancy Optimise to merge his experiences in the courtroom, boardroom, and stage into a unique communication strategy. Jim is a frequent presence on international stages, delivering keynote presentations across the UK, Europe, and the United States. He is booked for his ability to inspire teams to embrace discomfort and for his proven record in driving cultural transformation within schools, sports teams, and multinational corporations. On stage, Jim Lawless is best known for talks on Change Management and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Jim Lawless is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Jim Lawless travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Jim Lawless would approach your audience.