Offerings

Ball.My last name, and the shape of planet Earth.

Ways we can work together — on stage, in the room, on strategy, and on the mat.

01

Public Speaking

Keynotes and talks on the future of our built world.

Keynotes, conference sessions, and guest lectures that reframe the built environment as our shared habitat. Drawing on his work leading Future Cities at the National Building Museum — and a career spanning design, sustainability, and systems science — James moves audiences from problem to paradigm, blending story, evidence, and a clear call to build a better culture of building. Every talk is tailored to your audience and outcomes.

  • Signature keynote — “A Culture of Building”: why culture, not policy alone, changes a system
  • Audiences: industry conferences, universities, civic and corporate events
  • Formats: keynote, fireside chat, or guest lecture (30–60 min, in person or virtual)
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02

Facilitation & MC

Meeting and event facilitation, and MC work.

Warm, structured facilitation that helps groups think clearly and decide together — plus polished MC and hosting that keeps an event moving and human. From strategy offsites and stakeholder convenings to panels and multi-day summits, James designs the arc, holds the room, and makes sure every voice is heard and every session lands on a real outcome.

  • Workshops & offsites: agenda design, live facilitation, and synthesis
  • MC / host: conferences, galas, panels, and award ceremonies
  • Outcomes: clear decisions, shared ownership, and momentum to act
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03

Sustainability Consulting

Strategy and guidance for a healthier built environment.

Advisory work for organizations building — or rethinking — how they design, develop, and operate. With two decades across green building, residential energy, and systems-level research (Habitat for Humanity to Yale to the National Building Museum), James helps teams cut through “green” as a marketing term and get to the real evolution of the craft: places that are measurably better for both people and the planet.

  • Engagements: strategy sprints, advisory retainers, and program design
  • Expertise: green & healthy building, residential energy, and sustainability strategy
  • Deliverables: roadmaps, frameworks, and clear, prioritized next steps
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04

Yoga & Meditation Support

Mentoring and spiritual support — private or group.

Certified in India and grounded in a deepening Zoroastrian practice, James offers yoga and meditation support for individuals and groups seeking more peace and presence. Sessions meet you where you are — breath, movement, stillness, and the simple compass of good thoughts, good words, good deeds — whether you want a private practice, a team reset, or ongoing mentorship.

  • Private sessions: one-on-one practice and mentoring
  • Group offerings: team resets, workshops, and retreats
  • Approach: gentle, practical, and rooted in everyday peace
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Coming soon

Online booking & payments

Soon you'll be able to book and pay for consulting and sessions right here. In the meantime, reach out and we'll set it up together.

Not sure which fits? Be in touch and we'll find the right shape together.