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stories change lives series

Books that help people GROW

A bestselling series for leaders, individuals, and children, built on the belief that storytelling is the most powerful human skill there is.

“In a world being reshaped by AI, the ability to tell your story, find happiness, and connect with others has never mattered more.”

Indie global book awards finalist award.

28 bags of sprouts

storytelling with impact

AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER + GLOBAL INDIE BOOK AWARDS - FINALIST

Storytelling is not just reserved for those big moments, in fact storytelling is the fabric of all communication connecting 8 billion people across the world... and you can harness its power.

Every day you are surrounded and involved in countless storytelling moments with people. Whether it be conversations, interviews, meetings, presentations, events, public speaking, emails, social posts, personal branding, live feeds, videos, speeches, being on a date, or much more... why, what, and how you communicate... matters.

Join me, supported by my six expert contributors, as I coach you through the sprout model, a unique storytelling approach that will unlock a superpower in you.

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28 Bags of Sprouts: Six expert contributors

Jamie is joined by six specialists who each bring their own expertise and stories to deepen the Sprout Model, making this one of the most collaborative and richly layered books on communication available today.

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sprouting happiness

the 5 branches to a happy and balanced life

AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER

In a world that often pulls us in countless directions, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters… our happiness.

in Sprouting Happiness: The 5 Branches to a Happy and Balanced Life, I share my transformative journey alongside insights, stories, and advice from twenty-nine others who have found their own paths to happiness.

Through the 5 branches: Story, People, Physical, Inner Self, and Value, this book offers a clear and actionable roadmap designed to prioritise yourself and your happiness.

Start your journey today.

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sprouting happiness

the journal

AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER

Designed as the perfect companion to Sprouting Happiness: The 5 Branches to a Happy and Balanced Life, this journal is your practical tool for aligning your choices, actions, and mindset with long-lasting happiness.

Whether you’ve read the book or are starting your happiness journey here, this journal will help you stay consistent and intentional as you cultivate a happy and balanced life. Inside you will discover, morning intentions, evening reflections and guided prompts.

Whether you have five minutes or thirty, this journal fits seamlessly into your daily routine.

The Sprouting Years

Finding Your Storytelling Superpower

AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER

Created with the support of 4 schools, over 25 teachers, and nearly 100 children, The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower is a heart-led storybook designed to help children aged 9–12 understand and navigate one of the most important times of change and growth in their lives.

We follow a year in the life of Jamie, as he takes a BIG leap in moving to secondary school. Along the way, he faces real-life moments of challenge, friendship, and emotion, and discovers 9 powers he never knew he had.

By the end of the year, Jamie doesn’t just complete the school transition, he unlocks a superpower that will stay with him forever… STORYTELLING.

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The Sprouting Years

Your Storytelling classroom companion

AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER

Created in partnership with schools, teachers, and nearly 100 pupils, The Sprouting Years: Your Storytelling Classroom Companion, is a powerful teaching resource for educators who want to explore emotional literacy, confidence, and connection through the lens of storytelling.

Designed for pupils aged 9–12, this beautifully structured companion supports each chapter of The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower. Whether you're delivering PSHE, building confidence in your class, or using storytelling to explore empathy and difference, this companion gives you the structure, flexibility, and emotional depth to make every lesson meaningful.

COMING 2026

Upcoming book - the Tomato and the sprout

The Tomato and the Sprout

Fruit and Vegetables play an important part in children’s lives, but now it will be taken to a whole new level.

In partnership with Chilton Primary School and co-authored with my amazing sons Cameron (6) and Leo (9)… I am delighted to announce my first children’s picture book.

Designed for ages 4-8 and supporting key elements of PSHE in the UK national curriculum, this unique picture book combines visual vibrancy with the magic of words, to create a powerful and life changing story.

A fruit and vegetable adventure is coming to inspire children of the world on the power of communication through storytelling.

Why this matters

"I believe that storytelling is humanity's greatest superpower. It helps us connect, communicate, inspire and change lives. These books are my attempt to put that life changing superpower in as many hands as possible."

Buying for a team or event?

Jamie's books are available in bulk for conferences, corporate and school events, leadership programmes and L&D initiatives. Signed copies also available. Get in touch to discuss quantities and options.