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I'm Jim, and I'm a lawyer.

But I don't write about legal topics.

I write about leadership and personal growth.

Why learn from me?

I bring an expertise you won’t find anywhere else online.

Besides leading teams in multiple law firms for years...

And starting two law practices from scratch...

In 2017 I branched out … I co-founded a telehealth website where we helped people overcome excess drinking through medication-assisted treatment and personal development coaching.

What’s the link to lawyering?

As a lawyer, I defend against injury cases that require a deep understanding of medicine and psychology. 

I’ve deposed over 300 doctors and mental health providers, diving into medical and psychological concepts at their level.

I transferred that skill set, along with years of solving problems for clients, into the wellness and personal growth space.

I applied my analytical skills, the same I use to dissect real-world, complex legal cases, to pick apart the science behind personal development.

I crafted not just medical solutions (through the doctors we contracted with) but also systemized, actionable, personal growth training for our patients.

And we didn’t just aim to restore patients to an average level of health...

We transformed their lives through growth-focused skills ⚡

Here are a few testimonials we received from patients that went through our program:

✅ “This program didn’t just change my habits - it gave me the confidence and clarity to control my life in ways I never thought possible."

✅ “Your support and coaching is invaluable. I’m so lucky to have you and Alcure. It has helped immensely.”

✅ “I especially wanted you to know that your videos alone were worth the first month. You do great work!”

✅ "Loved your videos on Life Hacks, Minimalism, and Gratitude.”

✅ “My future looks so much brighter! Thank you. I was skeptical, but now I’m proof that this approach works. I can’t wait to see where I go from here.”

After helping 400+ people (many during the pandemic) and generating over $500,000 in revenue, we wrapped up the project in 2023.

Now I’m onto new ventures.

Some more about me:

✅ Made over $500,000 in revenue with a telehealth website while maintaining a full-time law practice

✅ Thomson Reuters ranked Super Lawyer (2012-2025), top 5% in Southern California

✅ Invited speaker

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James Kamanski

Why do talented people stay?
It’s rarely just the salary.
Yes, pay matters.

But the best people don’t stay where they feel invisible.

They stay where they feel valued and where they keep growing.

Here’s what keeps strong performers from leaving:

1/ Fair compensation
They’re paid well enough to focus on the work, not the gap.

2/ Recognition
A simple “thank you” from leadership goes further than many realize.

3/ Their ideas are heard
They’re not just employees. They’re contributors.

4/ Growth inside the company
New roles and challenges appear without needing to leave.

5/ A voice in decisions
They help shape the direction, not just execute it.

6/ Mentorship and learning
Someone invests in their development.

7/ Work that stretches them
Not overwhelming. But never stagnant.

Talented people don’t just look for jobs.

They look for environments where their effort actually matters.

And when they find one, they stay.

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Helping professionals master clarity, growth and leadership • Created a research-backed personal development course that helped 400+ people transform their health, wealth and relationships • Follow me for daily insights

Not every path is closed.
You just stopped pushing.

A pause does not mean the end.
Resistance does not mean failure.
Silence does not mean no.

Most progress breaks down right before it breaks through.

Here’s what usually works ↓

→ One more follow-up
→ One harder conversation
→ One extra attempt when quitting feels logical

Push does not mean forcing blindly.

It means staying engaged when momentum feels slow.

If something matters, apply pressure with intention.

Doors rarely open on their own.

They open when you keep pushing a little longer than comfort allows.

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City of Toronto

Use my experience as an Aquatic Program Assistant in a way that would allow me to work with classes in an instructor role rather than an assistant instructor role.

Over 300 hours of instructing experience, included in more than 3500 hours of work experience in aquatic environments

Levels Taught (in entirety): Guardian Swim 1, Preschool Swim 2-3, Ultra Swim 1-5 and 7-8, Adult Swim 1-2, Ultra Youth Swim 2

Notable Pools: Agincourt Recreation Centre, Antibes Community Centre, Centennial Recreation Centre, Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Cummer Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Collegiate Institute, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Trinity Community Recreation Centre, Ethennonnhawahstihnen Community Recreation Centre

Swim Instructor

Supervising a pool deck (in headguard and regular lifeguard positions) and ensuring all patrons are compliant with City of Toronto policies and Ontario Health Regulation #565

Over 2000 hours of lifeguarding experience, included in more than 3500 hours of work experience in aquatic environments

Notable Pools: Agincourt Recreation Centre, McGregor Park Outdoor Pool, Maryvale Outdoor Pool, Centennial Recreation Centre, Birchmount Community Centre, Knob Hill Outdoor Pool, Trinity Community Recreation Centre, Ethennonnhawahstihnen Community Recreation Centre, Cummer Park Community Centre, Lawrence Heights Outdoor Pool, Scadding Court Community Centre

Lifeguard

Assisting Instructional classes taught in water

Nearly 800 hours of experience in aquatic environments, included in more than 3500 hours of work experience

Levels of expertise: Guardian Swim 1-3, Preschool Swim 1-4, Ultra Swim 1-9, Adult Swim 1 and 2, Ultra Youth Swim 1

Notable Pools: Agincourt Recreation Centre, Centennial Recreation Centre, Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute, Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, Birchmount Community Centre, Ethennonnhawahstihnen Community Recreation Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Leaside Memorial Gardens

Aquatic Program Assistant

Coco Group of Companies

Work completed with parental supervision. Current tasks completed with my dad as follows:
- Entering and verifying recoverables and hard and group costs for megaprojects
- Reconciling company credit cards and sorting expenses by type and associating company

Accounts Payable Specialist

Glendon Campus of York University | Campus Glendon de l’Université York

Assisted with the project "The Capitalist Entitlement that is Agriculture for Bayer AG", focusing on Chemistry and Capitalism, which was presented at the International Conference on the History of Chemistry in Valencia, Spain in June 2025.

Research Assistant to Professor Betsey Price

Glendon College Student Union

- Sign off and approve reimbursement forms for Council members
- Approve budgets for all portfolios
- Sign and issue cheques to members and suppliers
- Advise Council of any issues associated with finances
- Strive to meet payment deadlines
- Complete various tasks associated with accounting such as bank reconciliation
- Finalized and prepared documents for auditing

Chief Financial Officer

Peace by PEACE

- Run and coordinate workshops on budgeting
- Process reimbursement requests
- Ensure financial accountability and company viability alongside the Treasurer
- Acted in a fundraising role on top of finance

Director of Finance (York University, Glendon Chapter)

Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Worked in the CPP and OAS section (Government Pensions), translating and editing training documents to comply with the government's accessibility mandates

Student Intern

Buda Juice Canada

All work completed with parental supervision and gained specialization in corporate finance. Tasks varied from invoicing to taking inventory.

Data Entry Specialist

Glendon College Undergrad, Former Exchange Student at Université de Lausanne, #ActuallyAutistic

I am currently a mathematics major at York University's Glendon Campus with a minor in French Studies. Also a First Aid Practitioner since 2015, a practicing Lifeguard since Feb 2020, and a practicing Swim Instructor since Dec 2024.

My interests are aviation and finance, with a strong love for accounting. Targeting an MF or flight school after undergrad!

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