Podcast Summary

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 mission
Why martial arts became his anchor
Life in Hong Kong and mentorship that transcended language
From martial arts films to Geordie “Russian” lines
Founding Castle Peak Group and leading with fairness
Building inclusive workplaces that value difference
The importance of staying present

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫