As another New Year unfolds in front of us, ripe with potential, and of course, “New Year’s Resolutions”, one thing that a person might want to invest in to ensure that they stay on track towards reaching their goals, is a “Life Coach”.
Life Coaches are essentially mentors who have a vested interest in you, since you are taking the time and effort and resources to investing yourself. They typically are people who have “been there done that”, and have a very good idea and strategy on how to get you from “Point A to Point B.”
This book, “Life Coach” was chock-full of information about the benefits of having a life coach, and also if you feel so inclined, how to go about becoming a life coach yourself. A lot of good resources, and how to become certified, how to set up your own life coaching business, etc.
I’m thinking of getting a certification myself, especially in my area of passion, which is education, and also helping former professional/collegiate athletes make the transition from their playing days on to their next career. So many athletes need help in that area, and I feel like I’ve been able to successfully transition, but it was with the help of a lot of great mentors, coaches, teachers, which I continue to utilize to this day.
With life coaching, you can positively impact can transform the lives of your clients, and watch and help them to achieve the goals that they used to only dream about, but now are actively taking steps towards reaching.
So, in getting 2018 off to a great start, consider bringing a life coach on board to help you achieve your dreams!
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
