Dr. Kimberly James is a leadership and executive coach, and career consultant with a background in psychology with over 20 years of experience in empowering both individuals and groups to recognize their strengths, create successful action plans, and realize satisfying and dynamic lives and careers. Dr. James has a passion for developing leadership skills and creative solutions for emerging and existing leaders and executives, leading her to start the James Consultancy Group. Previously she has held multiple leadership roles in academia including an Assistant Dean position at Stanford University. In addition, she has completed leadership training at Stanford University, Wharton-San Francisco, and the Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business- CoachRICE Leadership Coaching program.
Dr. James utilizes a style that combines authenticity, integrity, and creativity, and her work centers around the governing values of personal connection, individual uniqueness, and integrating theory and application from atypical fields. Her areas of expertise include impactful leadership coaching, strategic career management, emotional intelligence, facilitation, intercultural and intra-cultural communication, and action & experiential learning. Dr. James is available to consult about leadership coaching and career management needs.
Dr. James works remotely by secure video conferencing with people whose location, lifestyle, or commitments make it difficult to attend in-office meetings. Her client base includes national and international leaders in sensitive and high-profile public roles for whom discretion and privacy are important.
Certifications and Leadership Training:
Leadership Experiences:
Stanford University
University of Houston System
University of Wisconsin
Specialties:
Leadership Coaching
Career Management & Strategy
Emotional Intelligence
Facilitation
Action & Experiential Learning
Psychology and Human Behavior
Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
CoachRICE Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Leadership Coaching
Certificate of Achievement, ICF Accredited
University of Pennsylvania Wharton-San Francisco
Master Class on Total Leadership: Stewart Friedman, Ph.D., Wharton
Certificate of Achievement
Stanford University
Administrative Leadership Program
Certificate of Achievement
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Promoting Effective Workplace Dynamics: Leadership Management
Certificate of Achievement
State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Career Counseling and Assessment Focus
TESTIMONIALS
“Dr. Kimberly James is a fantastic partner for anyone embarking upon a career change, positioning themselves strategically for a leadership role, or re-entering the workforce with new skills or in a new capacity. She lays a strong foundation and a bridge that provides comfort during the ambiguity of change. Dr. James is an ally and coach that helps people navigate the chaos of unchartered waters and serves as a spot of calm during the storm of transition. Her perspective and experience guide people toward more engaging and fulfilling opportunities. Dr. James has many years of experience and wisdom to share with anyone ready to take the next step and invest in their future.”
“Dr. Kimberly James is a skilled and compassionate coach and career psychologist. Her “Workplace Conflict Resolution” presentation and work with our scholars is enlightening and life-changing.””
“Dr. James is an excellent leadership and career coach. On numerous occasions, Dr. James provided me with career management coaching by helping me to identify my strengths, specialized skills, and key experiences relevant to seeking a desired position. Through thorough interview preparation, I was able to effectively articulate my impact on the workplace by communicating and illustrating skills, competencies, knowledge, and experiences. Dr. James reviewed methods for me to strategically self-advocate for salary negotiation, professional development, and advancement. Dr. James underscored current trends in my industry nationally and regionally, which was invaluable. ”
+ Dominque Broussard, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist & Professor University of San Francisco
"Dr. James is an excellent psychologist, supervisor and mentor. On numerous occasions Dr. James provided me with career management coaching by helping me to identify my strengths, specialized skills and key experiences relevant to seeking a desired position. Through thorough interview preparation, I was able to effectively articulate my impact on the workplace by communicating and illustrating skills, competencies, knowledge, and experiences. Dr. James reviewed methods for me to strategically self advocate for salary negotiation, professional development and advancement. Dr. James underscored current trends in my industry nationally and regionally, which was invaluable. I am truly grateful to have had her as a former supervisor and current mentor."
+ Kathy Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Santa Clara University
"Dr. Kimberly James is a compassionate psychologist, outstanding leader and highly competent consultant. I find Dr. James to be extremely dependable, thoughtful and creative in finding strength-based solutions to challenging and complex situations. She strives to empower each individual to achieve their full potential. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Dr. James."
+ Dr. Sarita Bhakuni, Owner, Dr. Sarita Bhakuni and LEAD Facilitator, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
"Dr. Kimberly James is a fantastic partner for anyone embarking upon a career change, positioning themselves strategically for a leadership role, or re-entering the workforce with new skills or in a new capacity. She lays a strong foundation and a bridge that provides comfort during the ambiguity of change. Dr. James is an ally and coach that helps people navigate the chaos of unchartered waters and serves as a spot of calm during the storm of transition. Her perspective and experience guide people toward more engaging and fulfilling opportunities. Dr. James has many years of experience and wisdom to share with anyone ready to take the next step and invest in their future."
+ Dr. Rochelle Parks-Yancy, Professor of Human Resources; Career Coach; Resume Writer; Book Author; Public Speaker; Workshop Facilitator
"Dr. James is an outstanding psychologist, organizational leader and career management expert."
+ Jerry Autry, President & CEO, Suits For Sons, Inc.
"Dr. Kimberly James is an skilled and compassionate psychologist. Her "Workplace Conflict Resolution"presentation and work with our scholars is enlightening and life-changing."