James Gordon Reid is a British educator, mentor, and author of The Gold Standard: Coaching for Excellence. His work spans elite institutions and grassroots outreach, blending ceremonial experience — from Westminster Abbey to global musical venues — with transformative tutoring and mentoring. James has prepared the children of Cabinet ministers, CEOs, and international leaders. Along the way, his encounters with public figures such as President George W. Bush, President Vladimir Putin, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have shaped his educational journey and informed his tutoring practice.