James Ferguson

Creating cultures worth celebrating through resilience & recognition

Expert on

  • Inspirational
  • Leadership
  • Cancer Survivor
  • Success
  • Employee Engagement
  • Motivation

Fee Range

$10,000–$15,000

Travels from

PA, US

Biography

James “Confetti-Man” Ferguson is a visionary Leadership & Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker, Culture Coach, and the Bestselling Author of The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact. He specializes in building positive, productive, and profitable cultures where every employee feels seen, heard, and celebrated every single day.

With a proven track record of turning around teams as a hotel operator, James energizes teams, by putting the FUN back in the fundamentals of employee engagement. Looking for a dynamic keynote speaker who can captivate your audience and elevate your event into a truly unforgettable experience? Get Ready for Confetti!

James’ sessions aren’t just talks they’re transformative experiences. By connecting his inspiring journey of overcoming cancer to the challenges of today’s rapidly evolving workplace, James shows leaders how to seek the good and celebrate it. Perfect for leaders and teams looking to inject positivity, purpose, and energy into their work, James leaves a lasting impact that inspires audiences to rise above and excel well beyond the event.

James is a globally recognized & award winning Culture Pioneer, a Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces Winner, recognized as a 4x Top 30 Organizational Culture Professional by Global Gurus, a 3x Top 50 Most Inspirational Person in Hospitality by IHI, and the proud recipient of the prestigious Top Workplaces award. James is the go-to expert you need to build a culture worth celebrating!

Speaker Videos

Confetti Culture - 8 Powerful principles to create a positive, productive, and profitable team

At the heart of this session is James’s signature Confetti Leadership Model — a confetti-filled formula designed to help you start (and keep) winning at work. This actionable framework offers practical strategies you can immediately use to spark momentum, fuel motivation, and foster a culture where everyone thrives.

Audience Takeaways:

  • How to spark momentum that lasts — learn simple, repeatable practices to build trust and momentum with your team.
  • Why motivation matters most — discover actionable ways to fuel consistent performance by recognizing and celebrating progress.
  • How to build a culture worth celebrating — apply the Confetti Culture Method’s 8 powerful principles to create a workplace that’s positive, productive, and profitable.

Seek the Good & Celebrate: How Resilience + Recognition = Results

In my high-energy, confetti-filled session, James connects his journey of overcoming cancer to the challenges of today’s rapidly changing workplace. Through the power of resilience and recognition, he shares his message to “Seek the Good & Celebrate” — equipping leaders and teams with practical tools to create a culture where people feel seen, heard, and supported. The result? A workplace worth celebrating!

Audience Takeaways:

  • Why recognition matters — because consistent celebration turns engagement into measurable results.
  • How resilience fuels performance — by equipping teams to shift perspective and keep showing up even in the face of setbacks or change.
  • How to lead with impact — mastering accountability, time, coaching, and culture