The Spy’s Guide to Influence: Mastering Communication for your Business

In this captivating session, James E Mack, a former Commando and special operations agent turned bestselling author, shares insights drawn from decades spent navigating high-stakes missions across the globe. From tracking terrorist networks to leading covert operations, James mastered the art of reading people, building trust fast, and influencing decisions in the most challenging environments imaginable.

Now, he brings those lessons to the business world. Through vivid storytelling and practical takeaways, James reveals how the same skills that shape outcomes on the battlefield can help shape the way you do business.

James’s unique background, spanning military intelligence, international advisory work, and publishing success makes for an inspiring and thought-provoking experience.

About James

James was a Commando in the late 1980’s before passing selection for a special operations unit. For the remainder of his military career, James operated against terrorist organisations around the globe, hunting down the masterminds and thwarting their attacks. Running agents, surveillance, and operating undercover, James was at the tactical forefront of the global war on terror at its peak. Having completed his full military service and survived shootings, bombings, double agents, and kidnap attempts, James was recruited in the private sector to continue providing his skills to UK and US international partners.

Find out more about James at Welcome - James E Mack.