Jim Ruth
Career and life coach for men in Plano, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Men and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Plano, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology; Certified NLP Practitioner; NLP Life Coach |
Jim Ruth is a career, leadership and life coach in Plano, Texas. He works with men who are weighing career moves and personal growth. He holds a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology and is a Certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Life Coach. He uses a tool called My Personal Plan as a roadmap for clients. His role is to motivate, challenge and hold clients accountable as they make changes.
What Jim helps with
Jim helps men who are thinking about career changes and personal growth. He gives them a plan and keeps them accountable.
- Career change decisions
- Personal growth planning
- Staying accountable to goals
- Leadership development
- Making life changes with a clear roadmap
Who Jim works with
Jim coaches men who are considering changes in their career and personal life. His work fits professionals who want a clear plan and someone to push them to follow it.
How Jim works
Jim uses a tool called My Personal Plan as a roadmap for career and personal growth. Clients use it when they are considering changes. Jim motivates and challenges clients, and he holds them accountable as their coach in life.
Background and qualifications
Jim Ruth holds a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology. This is the field that studies people and behavior at work. He is also a Certified NLP Practitioner and an NLP Life Coach. He works as a career coach, leadership coach and life coach in Plano, Texas.
Jim Ruth pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- One-on-one career coaching
- One-on-one life coaching
- Leadership coaching
Jim Ruth reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jim pairs a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology with NLP training and a personal roadmap tool called My Personal Plan.
Best for men in Texas who want a written plan and accountability for a career or life change.
Common questions
How much does Jim Ruth charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $125 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jim Ruth help with?
Jim Ruth helps with career change decisions, personal growth planning, staying accountable to goals and leadership development.
Is Jim Ruth certified?
Jim Ruth lists: PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology; Certified NLP Practitioner; NLP Life Coach.
What is My Personal Plan?
It is the roadmap Jim gives clients who are considering career and personal growth changes. He uses it along with motivation, challenge and accountability.
How do I contact Jim Ruth?
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