Captain James Evanow is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and author. He also mentors select clients using his flagship program, “The 2 Degree  Principle,” providing breakthrough mentoring in the areas of personal and business growth and development. James is a multi-talented entrepreneurial businessman.  With over 35 years of experience as a sea captain and his experience as a businessman, coach, and keynote speaker, James teaches his audiences with the use of powerful metaphors and stories from the sea, how to become more resilient when faced with challenges, transforming obstacles into opportunities. His leadership skills in mentoring crewmen and employees alike, sometimes in life-or-death situations, combined with his experience as an entrepreneur make him a perfect candidate to teach others his learned lessons on how to navigate through turbulent times and how to retain key employees. His unique speaking style combines his passion, wit, and humor delivering a presentation that inspires people to move towards their desired goals in business and in life. James also enjoys working with CEOs, and entrepreneurs who are on their own journey,  providing them with the tools that will help them stay on course and arrive at their destination or goal in an empowering way. He has traveled throughout the United States and Canada, training on emotional intelligence, accountability, servant leadership, and creative leadership in over 80 cities. His coaching certification is through the organization Strategic Intervention which was founded collaboratively by  Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes, who is a world-renowned psychologist.  His passion for servant leadership and empowering others inspired him to write his first book, “Wisdom from the Sea,” which chronicles tales of adventure at sea in the context of leadership and self-development.