James Cathcart has been a consultant for Franklin Covey Company since 1994. He has done extensive work with corporate, education, government, and military organizations all across the United States and Canada. Some of his clientele include AT&T, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, various school districts, The United States Air Force and The United States Navy.

He received his degree in Sociology and Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University. His emphasis in business ethics and principle-centered leadership has contributed significantly to his value as a Franklin Covey Senior Consultant.

Early in his career, James Cathcart served as a language instructor (Afrikaans) and high-school teacher. He also spent seven years as a security supervisor for the Utah Transit Authority, a government-funded institution designed to meet the transportation needs of Northern Utah.

James Cathcart's expertise in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Organizational Leadership, combined with his quick sense of humor and dynamic personality have made him one of the most sought after consultants at Franklin Covey. An explorer by nature, he spends much of his time travelling and enjoying family time with his wife and two children.