Jim Gahen

About Jim Gahen

Jim Gahen TTI Success Insights DISC CertifiedTTI Success Insights 12 Driving Forces CertifiedTTI Success Insights TriMetrix® HD CertifiedJim Gahen is a leader in the field of Professional Coaching. He founded the International Coaching Society, which presently has 300 members worldwide. His company, The Empowerment Supply Co, focuses on product development with the executive, manager, or entrepreneur as the product. Jim\'s successful background in sales makes him a natural in the world of Professional Coaching. His mission is to empower, motivate and inspire others through sharing his love and experience to create a world where dreams come true and people love life.Jim has developed and presented the Power of Coaching Workshop to hundreds of people, and has professionally coached over clients in life balance, job transitions, marriage challenges, partnership arrangements, large project coordination, sales performance, business plan applications, preparation for business sales, and employee and executive skill sets. He has developed program criteria for successful coaching certification programs and directed focus for outcomes and standards. He has also created an accelerated course on applying coaching skills for consultants who wanted to use coaching in their existing business relationships.Jim pioneered a bench-marking tool (designed for the first aid and safety industry) to be used as a candidate selection system and powerful coaching tool for sales managers and owners. He has designed, developed and marketed tools for coaches to assist them in establishing powerful relationships and the needed structures to move clients forward while maintaining integrity and professionalism in the coaching community. Jim was nominated to be one of the top ten coaches in his field.He lives in La Mesa, California with his wife, Kathie. Additionally, Jim has a pilot license, is an avid motorcyclist, has run five marathons and has done inside circle training at Folsom State Prison.

Experience

1. Mankind Project

   Jan 1992 — Present

   Member, former Igroup Chairman, and former Weekend Coordinator. The Mankind Project is a mens organization that teaches accountability and leadership. Successfully wrote, co-created, and delivered the teaching models to various groups of men over a three year period with a focus on accountability, integrity, and communication. Logistically coordinated the three-day men\'s retreat and its 700 participants.

Education

• University of Missouri-Saint Louis

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration,

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Emotional Intelligence
• Marketing Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Coaching
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Personal Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Coaching