James O’Reilly
Founder of Buddy Advisory
Areas of Expertise
- People Strategy Development
- Talent Acquisition
More About James
James O’Reilly is the founder of Buddy Advisory, a People & Talent consultancy dedicated to supporting startups and emerging businesses to thrive. James leverages his extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and HR/People Operations to help founders and entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of growth and build thriving teams. Outside of work, James enjoys mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and inspiring others to turn their ideas into impactful ventures.
Prior to Buddy, James spent 8 years at Xero where he led a 40 strong Talent Acquisition team. Located in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, The UK & The U.S, his team supported and enabled Xero’s incredible growth story; from cloud accounting software start-up to leading global small business platform with over 4million subscribers and 4,000+ employees committed to making life better for people in small business, their advisors and communities around the world
James in the Loop
Alana Bennett and Christian Miran share why building a truly future-ready workforce isn’t about predicting what’s next, but about cultivating adaptability, continuous learning, and human-centered “power skills.” They highlight how creating a culture of growth, supported by thoughtful use of AI, is the key to helping people thrive in an unpredictable future.
Council members Alana Bennett and Christian Miran draw on their experience in people strategy and workforce transformation to reframe the idea of preparing for the future of work. In this session, they share why “future-proofing” is no longer enough and how future-building through adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning is what truly equips organizations to thrive.
Alana shares why she believes true leadership is less about asserting control and more about creating a culture where autonomy and accountability coexist. She also shares how a supportive, trust-based, and intentional approach is the key to achieving this.
James's Mentoring Story
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