Faith James
My Passion for Coaching. My coaching career began after an assessment revealed that my most prominent talents are my ability for empathy and my futuristic perspective. Empathy gives me the ability to sense emotions and see the world through others’ eyes, and the futuristic trait helps me see what the future might hold and energize others with this vision. Both translate into a talent for serving others as a coach.
My Training and Experience. I became a certified Coach through The Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and received my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the leading global coaching organization. I’m also certified to administer Emotional Intelligence assessments (EQ-I 2.0 and EQ 360). My background includes 40+ years as an attorney for Fortune 100 corporations, large law firms, and government agencies. I’ve successfully coached leaders at Capital One, Google, Microsoft, Ochsner Health, Rice University, and non-profits like The North Texas Food Bank and Education Opens Doors. I’m especially honored to have been selected to coach emerging leaders in Ukraine through an ICF-sponsored program.
My Philosophy of Coaching. I believe that coaching is a powerful partnership where two experts meet – you, the expert on your own life, and me, the expert on guiding the conversation. I bring powerful questions, practical tools, and unbiased perspectives while you bring your goals, challenges, and ideas. Together, we’ll uncover new insights and map out your next steps – all in a space that’s relaxed, focused, and completely confidential. You set the course. I ask the questions that change everything.
My Credentials.
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Founder, Faith James Coaching, LLC
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Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
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Coach Certification, Rice University
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Certified in EQ-I 2.0 and EQ-I 360 Assessments
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JD, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law
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BA, Rice University
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Member, State Bar of Texas and District of Columbia Bar
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Member, International Coaching Federation
Things That Bring Me Joy.
Traveling the world to experience new cultures
· Family genealogy research
· Hiking for peace and serenity
· Sewing for relaxation, and to keep a dying art alive
