I’ve spent most of my career in leadership roles across for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. What I found, again and again, was that the most meaningful work happens when people are clear on what they’re made for, and have the courage to build from there. That’s what brought me to coaching.
My approach is grounded in a conviction I keep coming back to. Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. That means nothing is wasted, not the detours, not the hardships, not even the way we’ve processed and remembered our experiences. God injects value into everything. That conviction is at the heart of how I work with people.
That conviction, along with my training as a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation and the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, shapes everything about how I show up with a client. And what I’ve found is this: there’s a deep, quiet joy when that clarity starts to take root, when calling moves from something you sense to something you’re actually living, and you have the tools to integrate that calling into every part of your life.
That’s why I do this work. It’s for the person who senses there’s more, and is ready to find it.
"Jim's coaching style is a wonderful blend of knowledge, experience, wisdom, listening, humility, and a heart for the Lord and people. From the onset, it was clear to me that Jim genuinely cared about me and my development as a creative professional. Often the questions were difficult, but those difficult questions Jim has a knack for asking were what went beyond the surface and served as the catalyst for growth and progress. Jim helped me realize what my gifts are, what excites me, what is important to me, and then figure out what changes were needed to adjust my life around those things. As a result, Jim has played a significant role in my growth and development both professionally and personally. If you want to remain on the surface level and hear clichés, Jim isn't your guy. If you want someone with a passion to see others reach their potential, then Jim is the coach you need."
- Daniel, Marketing Manager
"A few years ago you first met with my husband, Jim, as he was preparing to retire from his medical practice. After you helped him construct his life statement, I asked to do one, too. We have been wanting to get back with you to let you know how helpful it has been for both of us to have the guidance of these statements. Not only does it help us in deciding what to say yes to, it is so helpful to better understand why we respond to opportunities and passions the way we do, and why other things do nothing to attract our attention. So just wanted to thank you again and let you know we continue to be blessed by your counsel."
Jim and Carol, retired physician and spouse
