
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…

Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment A toxic work environment is one in which you feel victimized and powerless. This can be due to any number of factors: racial, age or gender discrimination, narcissistic leadership that prioritizes personal loyalty over…

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…

Americans Reexamine Priorities The Washington Post today reports on the surprisingly large number of people reexamining their work and life priorities in the wake of COVID. Make The Change I’m here to offer life changing guidance if you’re one…
What’s The #1 Area to Develop if You Want to Build Your Political Skills? There’s a simple answer: LISTENING. And the #2 area? UNDERSTANDING. When we engage in conversation we automatically filter what we hear through preconceptions about the speaker. If…

Tactics to Find Satisfaction I’m flying back home after an 8 day trip West to visit friends who I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. A somewhat rushed but really enjoyable time. Reflecting back on it, I am struck by…
Listen to “Jim Weinstein: Charting The Path From Advertising to Advising.” Jim Weinstein was invited on the “Insights Through the Rear View Mirror” podcast, hosted by marketing executives and brothers Jon and Paul Kramer. Following the theme of, “If I…

Increase Your Odds of Success It’s just a week since New Year’s Day. If you’ve made them, how are you doing with your resolutions? Almost half of the adult American population will make New Year’s resolutions, but less than half of…
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!
As an executive search/headhunter I have been lucky enough to partner with Jim on a number of occasions. I have referred several local and remote (Skype, etc.) mid-level to executive-level candidates to him who have reported back to me with rave reviews. Jim has also consulted with me whenever my executive search expertise has been a helpful element to his full-service thoughtful career advice he provides his clients. 100% class act and worth the investment.
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