
Could The Pandemic Affect Your Career Security? Perhaps the most profound societal impact created by the COVID pandemic has been the shift to the virtual workplace. While precise recent figures are hard to come by, the number of people working…

Finding Win-Win Solutions When approaching a situation involving conflict with another you can have, broadly speaking, two different perspectives leading to two different outcomes. The first is WINNING. Coming out on top. Beating your opponent. The second is RESOLVING. Finding…

Guest Post From Lance Cody-Valdez Lance has successfully made the transition to freelancing, boosting his income and inspiring dozens to do the same. Work From Anywhere and Enjoy Each Day One of the good things to come out of the…

How to Communicate Transferrable Skills “How can I determine what are my transferable skills?” And “how do I communicate those skills in a way that will convince prospective employers?” These are good questions, but emanate from what is often a…

Should You Go Back To School? The clients who engage me for career counseling often tell me that in order to advance their careers they should gain more knowledge – that they should acquire deeper subject matter expertise through additional…

My Background I have had 4 successful careers – as advertising executive, psychotherapist, non-profit president and career counselor, so I know the challenges inherent in launching and thriving in different jobs. And having built fulfilling lives in 3 vastly different…

Desire For Change COVID has taxed our patience and has led many to fundamentally reexamine their lives. Prior to the pandemic I would estimate that a third of the clients who I worked with were wrestling with a decision about…

How to REALLY Address Job and Career Dissatisfaction A recent Harris Interactive survey* uncovered the following statistics on American job satisfaction: Across America, only 45 percent of workers say they are either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their jobs Just…

Certainty vs. Curiosity Most people who perform well at their jobs and achieve career advancement, no matter what the level, do so in great part because they know how to do things well. They have learned what works and apply…
Jim helps you build a concise narrative capturing everything relevant: who you are, what drives you, and where you want to go.
Jim identifies paths with clarity including responsibilities, entry points, challenges, and genuine trade-offs.
Jim assesses each path against your strengths and constraints. A prioritized shortlist formed based on logic and AI feedback.
Jim ensures that your networking outreach, resume, LinkedIn profile, elevator speech, and interview performance are superior.
Working with Jim was a refreshing and positive experience. As a first-timer to working with a coach, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Jim was spot-on in identifying the primary goals and we achieved them within the four weeks he had predicted. His great demeanor made the process effective and easy. Jim is truly delighted in the progress his clients make. This became clear when seeing the broad smile and satisfaction on his face when he realized we achieved our stated goals and that I had the tools to take the next step in my professional and personal success. He’s a great resource to have.
I am so incredibly grateful for Jim’s guidance during a challenging career change. His insight, feedback, and support were essential to my success in landing a dream job. From helping me chart a new course and finding a new passion after burning out in a draining career, to coaching me through final interviews, he was with me every step of the way. I cannot recommend him enough!
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