What people have said about working with Jim
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A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of working with Jim in a coaching capacity. He was instrumental in helping me take shape of my life. I was at a crossroads, both professionally and emotionally. I was burnt out after working a dozen years in a career that no longer excited me. And my personal life was stunted, with the bulk of my time spent caring for a sick parent.
Over a three-month period, Jim met with me every few weeks for one-on-one coaching sessions. He created a safe container in which to have challenging conversations. Jim knew the right questions to ask me, and through various thought experiments, he helped me uncover what was blocking me from moving forward. From there, he guided me to take action and effect positive change in my life.
In the years since these coaching sessions, I have left my job in pursuit of new opportunities in the health and wellness industry. I even recently completed coursework to advance in this new career. I have also begun to prioritize my own self-care. This has resulted in a better work / life balance; allowing myself to ask for help from the people in my life.
I benefitted greatly from Jim’s encouragement. He showed great patience with me throughout the coaching process, and he held me accountable for staying with this endeavor.
I would highly recommend anyone to seek out Jim’s professional services.
Jeff M
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and insight Jim has provided me in assisting with my career transition. His thoughtful approach, deep understanding of career development, and genuine investment in my success have been transformative.
Jim took the time to listen carefully to my aspirations, challenges, and concerns, and he consistently offered tailored advice that aligned with my values and goals. His ability to break down complex concepts into actionable steps was instrumental in helping me explore new career paths, including those I hadn’t previously considered.
One of the things I appreciate most about Jim is his knack for uncovering hidden potential. Through the use of his set of highly intuitive surveys, questionnaires and book recommendations, I gained a clearer understanding of my strengths and weaknesses and how to leverage them effectively in today’s competitive job market. His encouragement to explore roles in market research and his suggestions for developing fluency in AI platforms have been particularly eye-opening and empowering.
Jim’s support has been more than just professional guidance; it has been a partnership rooted in trust and mutual respect. His coaching has not only provided me with a clearer vision for my career but also equipped me with the tools and confidence to pursue it with purpose and enthusiasm.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jim to anyone seeking a thoughtful, dedicated, and insightful career coach. His expertise and passion for helping others shine through in everything he does.
Thank you, Jim, for helping me navigate this exciting new chapter in my professional life.
JDM
From our very first session, Jim provided a structured, empathetic, and personalized approach that made a challenging and somewhat scary career transition manageable. Jim didn’t just offer generic advice; he helped me identify my core strengths and values and translated them into a compelling narrative for new career options. Jim also utilized insightful exercises and provided access to multiple tools and on-line resources to use at my own pace. I highly recommend Jim Ognibene to anyone navigating career uncertainty, especially those considering a career change. Jim’s dedication and practical advice are truly transformative.
Caroline S
Thanks to meeting you and listening, I feel noticeably more competent and confident as a supervisor.
I expect you’ve heard or noticed that it takes many mentions of the same advice or information before you really hear it and can apply it to your life. This has proven true for me more times than I can count. However, your seminar has had the effect of being equal to years of advice falling on the appropriate soil at the opportune time. I trust that I am now growing into a super-seeded supervisor, which is exactly what my clients deserve and my agency needs.
Thank you for dedicating yourself to acquiring all this knowledge, transforming it into teachable information, and passing it onto those of us fortunate enough to have your seminars brought to our attention.
Thank you for being who you are and the inspirational mentor I needed.
Michele R
I have been energized all day from today’s training. I truly appreciate and admire your passion in supporting others to become a better version of themselves both personally and professionally. You are so thoughtful in your approach. The work you do is so important and I’m grateful you took such a courageous leap to follow your passion. Looking forward to the next three workshops.
Nanci L
I wanted to thank you for two wonderful trainings, new supervisors and dealing with difficult people.
At the last training I was very humbled by your compliment of my engagement at the supervisor training. It is not often that kindness is spread, after the fact.
That being said, your new supervisor training was exceptional and has given me confidence, competence, and commitment! Your training helped to shift my perspective from worker to supervisor.
Thank you for your great way of presenting ideas, tremendous modeling style, and great trainings.
Dacia KT
Jim is great at letting ideas and concepts ‘breathe’ much like an expert or connoisseur will let a bottle of wine breathe before drinking from it. He allows discussion and consideration of his presentation and this makes the course much more engaging and captivating.
Richard R
What did the presenter bring to the session? Leadership and comfort, cut to the chase in gray areas, was non-judgmental and allowed all points of view, added value as a presence and a presenter of content, a personal touch.
Tanya R
Jim has a wonderful style that is inclusive, inquisitive, and thought-provoking. He leads and directs the class to wonderful places.
Sandra A
Jim was willing to challenge me to improve myself, while always being positive. He taught me the value of continual learning and self-improvement, and that anything worth doing should be approached with passion and exuberance.
David F
Great course, the best one yet. Jim is smart, engaging, relevant and into the concepts and practices discussed. I will definitely take a lot back out into my life. From today, also, I plan on accessing the resources you mentioned to us. Again, just superlative facilitation and interesting content.
Danny T
Jim’s passion is unmatched by anyone. Jim showed me a true leader doesn’t let his judgement cloud his decision-making process. His dedication to the program, the group and the material showed he not only cared about what was being taught but who he taught as well.
Paul C
Jim showed me how to be introspective, he guided us into evolving on a more interpersonal level and on a global level. He caused us to think about ourselves in a more constructive way, but also to think about the world in general.