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James Lang

Scotland rugby international & teamwork speaker

Scotland international and fly-half who has played for Harlequins and Edinburgh Rugby. James speaks with humour and candour about leading under live pressure.

James Lang, Scotland rugby international & teamwork speaker
Scotlandsenior cap, 2018
No. 10fly-half, leading the backline
Harlequinsand Edinburgh Rugby
Weeklylive performance under pressure

Biography

About James

James Lang, a prominent figure in rugby having played for Harlequins, currently playing for Edinburgh Rugby and capped at international level for Scotland.

Initially representing Harlequins at schoolboy level, it would be his playing time at Welsh side, Rygbi Gogledd Cymru where he gained prominence in his rugby career and saw him hone his skills at number 10.

In 2016, at the age of 22, Lang returned to the Harlequins academy and subsequently made successful appearances as at fly-half/inside centre for Harlequins first team; known for his strong and accurate kicking.

After a 5 year contract at Harlequins, James would go onto sign for United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh Rugby where he retains the number 10 position.

On the international stage, Lang began representing Scotland at the U18 level in 2013 however, in 2018, he was selected as part of the Scottish squad for a summer tour to Canada, the United States, and Argentina where he earned his first senior cap for Scotland.

Langs career has been shaped by dedication, hard work and the ability to adapt and overcome the continued pressure a high level sporting individual is exposed to. Not only does he thrive in this environment, he does it with humor and cander.

Speaking topics

What James speaks about

Topic 01

Teamwork

What elite teamwork looks like in a professional rugby squad, and how any team can apply it.

Topic 02

Leadership

Commanding the backline at no.10, where every decision affects the result.

Topic 03

Working under pressure

Performing live every week and still delivering.

Topic 04

Dealing with setbacks

Handling selection, non-selection and what comes next.

Topic 05

Motivation

Self-, team- and coach-driven motivation that translates to any organisation.

Topic 06

Resilience

Dealing with criticism and negative reactions after a loss.

Ideal for

Where James fits best

  • Sport-themed and performance events
  • Team away days and kick-offs
  • Performance-focused teams and conferences
  • Leadership offsites and management conferences

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What does James Lang speak about?

James's talks include Teamwork, Leadership and Working under pressure. Every talk is tailored to your audience on a briefing call before the event.

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Sport-themed and performance events; team away days and kick-offs; performance-focused teams and conferences; leadership offsites and management conferences. Tell us about your audience and we will confirm the best fit.

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