Jim Knickerbocker
Career and life coach in Aurora, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Aurora, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | PhD, Human & Organizational Systems; MA, Management; BA, Economics, Princeton University; Certified Integral Coach, New Ventures West, San Francisco |
Jim Knickerbocker is a career, executive and life coach in Aurora, Colorado. He helps people find a new job or career that feels more fulfilling, and helps others handle work challenges so they do better in their current job. He holds a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems and is a Certified Integral Coach trained at New Ventures West in San Francisco. He also earned a Princeton economics degree with honors.
What Jim helps with
Jim works with people who want a new career, a new job, or another big change in life. He also helps people who are stuck or who hit obstacles on the way to a goal.
- Finding a new job or career that feels fulfilling
- Becoming more effective in a current job
- Figuring out the right destination when direction is unclear
- Getting started when you feel stuck
- Working through limiting beliefs and self-critical messages
- Dealing with low energy and skill gaps
- Handling distractions or a lack of support in personal life
Who Jim works with
Jim works with people facing a big change, such as a new career or job. Some are unsure where they are headed. Some feel stuck and cannot get started. Others are already moving but keep running into obstacles, either outside themselves or inside, like limiting beliefs.
Background and qualifications
Jim holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University, where he graduated with honors. He went on to finish two Master's degrees and a doctorate. His PhD is in Human and Organizational Systems, and one of his master's degrees is in Management. He is a Certified Integral Coach through New Ventures West in San Francisco. He has changed careers twice, leaving comfortable jobs to take on harder work.
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Programs and services
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The CoachVouch take
Jim has left comfortable jobs twice to pursue a harder career, so he knows the fear of making a big move firsthand.
Best for people who want a new career or job, or feel stuck and need help taking the first step.
Common questions
How much does Jim Knickerbocker charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Jim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jim Knickerbocker help with?
Jim Knickerbocker helps with finding a new job or career that feels fulfilling, becoming more effective in a current job, figuring out the right destination when direction is unclear and getting started when you feel stuck.
Is Jim Knickerbocker certified?
Jim Knickerbocker lists: PhD, Human & Organizational Systems; MA, Management; BA, Economics, Princeton University; Certified Integral Coach, New Ventures West, San Francisco.
Does Jim Knickerbocker only help people change careers?
No. He also helps people who want to stay in their current job and work better by solving challenges at work.
How do I contact Jim Knickerbocker?
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