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Bodily injury defense including catastrophic injury claims, professional liability and intellectual property litigation and trials, lawyer disciplinary defense.

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Alcure

Leveraging knowledge of medicine and psychology from my law practice, we hired a group of doctors and co-founded a telehealth startup (100% bootstrapped) operating in 27 states at its peak.

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Carlson Calladine & Peterson LLP

Catastrophic injury and professional liability defense litigation and trials.

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Kamanski Streltzer

Bodily injury litigation and trials. Jointly started and developed a firm with a friend and colleague from law school.

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Legal malpractice defense litigation and trials.

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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 medical and psychological concepts, 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

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Learn to lead yourself.
Learn to lead others.

James Kamanski

Hiring for experience feels safe.
Hiring for potential feels bold.

But only the second one drives long-term success.

Love this post from Rob Dance

Some of the best people I’ve worked with started in roles they weren’t “ready” for.

They didn’t check every box.
But they showed up ready to learn fast.
And that’s what separated them from the rest.

When you hire people who are hungry to grow:

+ You get new ideas, not recycled methods.
+ You get fresh energy, not burnout.
+ You get loyalty, not entitlement.

Because passionate people treat your mission like it’s their own.

As leaders, our job isn’t to find the most “qualified” person.
It’s to create an environment:
→ Where people become more qualified every single month.

That’s what real leadership does:
→ It develops potential into performance.

So next time you’re reviewing applications,
look beyond the bullet points.

Ask yourself:
→ Do they light up when they talk about learning?
→ Do they take responsibility for growth?
→ Do they make me want to work harder just by being around them?

That’s the hire you make.

P.S. Who’s one person you’ve seen grow faster than their experience should’ve allowed? Tag them 👇

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You do not need a title to lead.
You only need to care.

Leadership is not printed on a business card.

It is written in the way:
+ you listen 
+ you show up
+ you support others

A title may create authority, but genuine care creates influence.

Think back to the people you have truly followed in your own life.

It was rarely because of the position they held.

It was almost always because of how they made you feel, valued, respected, and capable of more than you imagined.

Leaders who rely only on authority:

→ Speak more than they listen.
→ Demand loyalty instead of earning it.
→ Treat people as resources rather than as humans.

Leaders who lead through care:

→ Build trust one conversation at a time.
→ Recognize effort, not just results.
→ Defend their people in moments of difficulty.
→ Give credit before they take it.

A title may get compliance.

Care inspires commitment.

People do not follow a job description.

They follow trust.
They follow empathy.
They follow those who help them grow.

True leadership is not granted by a role.
It is chosen every day by the people who decide to walk with you.

If you want influence, do not chase status.
✅ Show up with consistency.
✅ Lead with care.
✅ Earn loyalty through action.

That is the kind of leadership that endures.

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Everyone chases secrets.
Buffett mastered simplicity.

The habits that made him rich are the ones most people overlook.

→ Stay calm under pressure.
Reacting fast feels powerful. Responding wisely builds wealth.

→ Never stop learning.
Curiosity compounds faster than money.

→ Surround yourself with better people.
Environment shapes outcomes more than effort.

→ Say no often.
Focus multiplies results. Distraction divides them.

→ The boring stuff builds wealth.
Consistency is the real compounding strategy.

Buffett’s edge was never complexity - it was clarity.

He didn’t need to do everything.

He just needed to do the right things, long enough.

Credits: Jen Blandos

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Gutierrez Coaching & Training LLC

For more information: www.gutierrezcoaching.com
Speaking and Corporate Training specialties:
- Mentorship
- Influence
- Communication 
- Leadership
- Project Management

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Beacon Mobility

Business Transformation Engineer |  Project Management Office (PMO)

Scotiabank

Director, Mentorship Program

Manager, Business Process Re-engineering CoE

Senior Business Analyst, Business Process Governance - Enterprise Productivity

New Age Services Inc.

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CNV Consulting Group

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Grupo ILP

Manager, Customer Service | Lean Transformation Projects

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I'm a Mentor of Mentors and Growth-Minded professionals like you! 

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I have a vision. And a strong belief.

My belief? People are the heart of every thriving organization. When you invest in your people, your business grows, your culture strengthens, and your impact multiplies.

My vision? A world where leaders are intentional about growth, where Mentorship, Leadership, and Personal Development aren’t just buzzwords but the foundation of success.

I help organizations build stronger, more effective professionals and leaders through powerful workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches designed to inspire action, drive growth, and create lasting transformation.

The Reality?
Many companies struggle with disengaged employees, ineffective leadership, and a lack of mentorship that hinders both individual and organizational success.

But leadership is a skill, not a title. And with the right tools, mindset, and strategies, your team can achieve more than they ever imagined.

Why Me?
I’ve lived and worked in 7 cities across 4 countries, experiencing firsthand the power of strong leadership.

I hold an MBA from EAE Business School in Spain and a Postgraduate degree in Management from Canada. My professional journey of 15+ years, includes Directing a Mentorship Program for a top Canadian bank with over 90,000 employees, shaping future leaders through strategic coaching and development.

And I’ve been personally trained and certified by John Maxwell and his faculty, the world’s #1 leadership experts.

How I Help:
I deliver customized training and coaching solutions that go beyond theory, providing real, actionable strategies that drive immediate results in Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal Development.

- In-person & virtual sessions across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
- Lunch-and-learns, keynote speaking, seminars & workshops.
- Bilingual delivery in English & Spanish.

If you believe in growing your people, Let’s talk!
If you want to equip your team with the leadership skills they need to thrive, let’s connect.

Visit my website www.gutierrezcoaching.com for more information.
DM me to book a call!

Because when your people grow, your business does too!

Gabriela Gutierrez, MBA, PMP®

98% of people perform better
when they feel confident.

(Indeed Research, 2023)


That’s why great leaders and mentors,
(those who truly want their people to grow)
focus on building confidence in their people.

Because when people believe in themselves,
and know that someone else believes in them too,
in their ability to perform well and grow faster…
that’s exactly what they do!

Seen this happen in people around me
(and in myself), has been incredibly
powerful to witness.

You know why?

Because that’s what 
true leadership and mentorship are all about:

→ Building people from the inside out ←

Don’t you think?!


Do you want to help others gain more confidence?

Here are four powerful ways to do it…


4 Ways to Build Confidence
in Those You Lead or Mentor
(or simply in the people around you)

1. Express your belief out loud.
↳ Don’t just ‘see’ their potential, say it.
When they hear your belief in them,
they start believing too.

2. Give them meaningful responsibility.
↳ Confidence doesn’t grow much in comfort zones.
It grows when you trust them
with something that matters.

3. Offer specific praise, not vague compliments.
↳ Tell them ‘what’ they did well 
and ‘why’ it mattered.
That’s how people learn to repeat their strengths.

4. Remind them of their wins.
↳ People often forget how far they’ve come.
Remind them of their progress because
it builds belief for what’s ahead.


When you build confidence in others,
you help them rise.

Confidence is contagious. 
Be the one who spreads it!

♻ Agree?
💭 Doesn’t it feel great when people show their belief in you?
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Top Ranked Project Mgmt Creator in USA | Mentor of Mentors | Speaker | ✔️FOLLOW ME for daily insights on Mentorship, Leadership & Influence | Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer by John Maxwell

Happy International Project Management Day 2025!


Celebrated every year on the 1st Thursday of November,
today is the perfect occasion to express:

How wonderful our profession truly is,
how much tangible value Project Management
brings to organizations across the globe,
and how powerful our community is…
keeping us connected through:
↳ belonging
↳ impact
↳ continuous learning

To all the aspiring and active 
Project Management professionals and leaders,
and to everyone whose work involves
some level of managing projects,
(even without the title)
congratulations!!!

Thank you for making this profession,
and this community,
such a meaningful one to be part of!

♻ Proud PM? 
💭If you’re in Project Management, what do you like most about our profession or our community?
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Amazing Project Managers in these pictures, 
definitely worth following or connecting with!
Tanya Boyd, PMP®, PMI-ACP®
Iwona Wilson
Carlos A Salamanca, EIT, PMP
Prerna Shukla
Aurelien MANGANO
Yonelly Gutierrez
Benjamin Chan PMP, PMOCP, P.Eng, CMC, ASM
Benjamin Rebeske
Jason Smith,  PMP
Samone Fontenot, MBA, PBP
Tia Dang, PMP, CSM
Cindy Becerra, PMP,
Clinton "Brooks” Herman
Maren B.
LaVonne Banks, MSA, PMOCP, PMP, CSM
Mohamad Annan
Samuel Arciniega-Mares, PMI-PMOCP
Enas J.
Dr. Sharon L. Starcher
Greta Blash
Steve Blash, PMP, PMI-ACP, DASSM
and more extraordinary people I admire!

Mentor of Mentors | Speaker | ✔️Follow for daily insights on Mentorship, Leadership & Influence | Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer by John Maxwell | Top Ranked Project Mgmt Creator in USA

You’re meant to serve the world.



By doing work you love.
Work that has a powerful “why” behind it.
Work that positively impacts others.
Work that allows you to meet wonderful people.
Work that uses your talents and expands your skills.
Work that lights you up from the inside out!

And you know what?!
What a great blessing it is that I get to do that…
as a speaker and trainer.

This time for the one and only
PMI California Central Valley Chapter 
- Project Management Institute!

Who had me as one of their speakers
at last week’s annual conference in California:
“The Modern Project Management Toolkit”.

Every single PMI CCV Chapter volunteer
and event organizer gave me a genuine impression 
that they’re doing work they love;
work that fulfills every single thing on the list above.

Thank you so, so much for the incredible work
you do to make these events and connection opportunities happen!

And thank you for putting your trust in me
as one of your speakers for such an impactful event!

To my fellow speakers, thank you for inspiring me.
It was an honor to share the stage with you!

To the incredible human beings
and exceptional professionals and leaders,
who attended the conference, 
please know that you are THE REASON
why we do what we do.

You light us up.
You make our world better.
And you have no idea how much trust
we have in your potential and the unique way
you serve the world as well!


→ To YOU reading this post,
here’s a reminder, from my heart to yours…

 Do the work that lights you up,
 and you’ll light up the world in return.


♻ 💭 Doesn’t it feel great to do work that lights us up?
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Wonderful people I had the chance to meet and share this experience with: Maren B., LaVonne Banks, Mohamad Annan, Enas J., Sannad Jawad, Samuel Arciniega-Mares, PMI-PMOCP, Paul Woodward, PMP, MPH, LSS, • David P. Otey, Greta Blash, Mary Estelle Cochron, EdD, PMP, Edward B. Frankovic, Carl Leal, Dr. Sharon L. Starcher, Brian Alementi,Keynote, Steve Blash, PMP, ...and many more that the LinkedIn tagging limit just can’t handle!

People reach out asking you to be their mentor.

That’s what happens more often.

But other times, 
what if you are the one offering to mentor them?

Why?

Because if you spot someone worth investing in,
you can (and should) be proactive and offer to help.

But, how do you recognize who’s worth investing in?


5 Signs to Identify Great Potential Mentees

1. Their current role is starting to fit small.
↳ You see them ready for the next step.
↳ With your guidance, they can get there faster.

2. They demonstrate that they are coachable.
↳ You see them apply feedback and improve quickly.
↳ With your guidance, they will grow steadily.

3. They show curiosity that drives real learning.
↳ You see them ask thoughtful, specific questions.
↳ With your guidance, they will connect the dots.

4. They take initiative without being prompted.
↳ You see them own challenges and seek solutions.
↳ With your guidance, they will expand their impact.

5. They are great human beings, not only exceptional professionals.
↳ You see integrity, respect, and generosity in them.
↳ With your guidance, they will multiply that good.

All these signs show they’re professionals
eager to grow and ready to rise
and they’re worthy of your time.


When you see someone’s potential,
offer to help them reach it.

Be the one who propels them to 
where they’re meant to be.

♻ Agree?
💭 Have you ever or would you ever offer to mentor someone before they asked?
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A powerful way to build a legacy in people.

(You don’t need a leadership title for this.)


All you need is the willingness to lead…
from within.

→ Leave people better than you found them. ← 

Make in them the kind of impact
that truly changes their journey.

Because everything you invest in people
is like a seed you plant in them,
and those seeds keep growing long after you’re gone,
from a team, a company, or even this world.

How to do it?

5 Ways to Leave People Better than You Found Them

1. See beyond their current chapter.
↳ When someone doubts themselves, borrow them your belief.
Say, “You’re not there yet, but I see where you’re going.”
Your vision of them can become their mirror.

2. Ask questions that make them think.
↳ Instead of giving quick advice, ask:
“What do you think this experience is teaching you?”
The right question can spark lasting growth.

3. Share what you once needed to hear.
↳ Pass forward the lessons that once changed you.
They’ll feel seen, guided, and understood.
That’s how your wisdom becomes service.

4. Celebrate invisible progress.
↳ Notice what others overlook (consistency, effort, integrity).
When you acknowledge what’s ‘not obvious’,
you lift their confidence and their spirit.

5. Go to every interaction with intention.
↳ Before you speak, ask yourself:
“How can I add value here?”
When you aim to uplift, you always leave a mark.


Leave people better than you found them.

That’s how leaders with or without titles
make the greatest impact.


♻ 💭Is leaving people better than you found them
a priority for you? 
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“What makes you admire someone?”


Someone I met recently asked me this question.

With no hesitation I said:

“The journey they've been through
to accomplish things that matter to them.

The wisdom they’ve acquired
through the ups and downs of their life.

The values they carry with them
wherever they go.

The way they show up
to be of service to others.

The energy they transmit
just with their presence.”


That was my spontaneous answer,
straight from my heart.

And you know what?

If someone were to give me more than
the few seconds I had that time
to think of my answer,
I would actually end up saying the same things.

Because that’s what I genuinely admire in people.
(Not what they have on the outside,
but who they are on the inside!)

The gentleman I shared this with told me
that he absolutely loved my answer.

(I love it too… I must confess!)

And what fascinated me most was the conclusion
we both reached after our conversation...

What you admire in others
says more about you than you think.

It says you notice in them
the qualities you want to carry in your own life!


♻ Agree? Do you admire people not for what they have, but for who they are inside?

💭 My question for you is the same one I was asked:
What makes you admire someone?
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Growing up with a top executive from a big bank,
I proved something to be deeply true.


During his successful career in banking,
my dad was the kind of executive 
who always stood out.
With an elegant suit, a nice tie,
and the shiniest shoes in the room.

Those are the images I can easily picture in my mind.
But what I remember (and cherish) in my heart…

Is how people would stop by to say hi and thank my dad
for the big and small things he did for them.
When he was their boss,
or even their boss’s boss’s boss.

They say people remember how you make them feel.
My dad is living proof of that!

Even years after he retired from banking,
people still remember him.
 
Not for his title or his suit,
but for how he made them feel supported, 
encouraged, and capable of more.

What I witnessed as a little girl,
long before I understood the magnitude of his leadership,
has shown me this truth:

The greatest thing you can do as a leader
is leave people better than you found them.

That’s the kind of legacy no title can match.


♻ 💭 Isn’t this true?
P.S. Here I am in my own elegant suit,
inspired by my dad’s great example to be the kind of leader. 
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5 Ways A Mentor Accelerates Your Professional Growth

As a former Mentorship Director
in a Fortune 500 company,
a current Mentor of Mentors,
and someone who’s had more mentors
than I can count on my fingers…

I’ve witnessed how those who have a mentor
advance faster and more strategically in their careers
than those who don’t have at least one good mentor.

And research backs this up:

↳ Professionals with mentors are promoted 
5× more often than those without one. (PushFar, 2024)
↳ In one organization, employees in formal mentoring 
programs had a 19 % higher advancement rate 
than non-participants. (Chronus, 2024)

Curious how mentors accelerate your growth?

5 Ways A Mentor Accelerates Your Professional Growth

1. They help you make smarter decisions.
↳ Mentors don’t hand you answers.
They ask the right questions so you find clarity.
That saves you months or even years of trial and error.

2. They challenge your comfort zone.
↳ A good mentor won’t let you stay where it’s safe.
They stretch your thinking, your skills, and your limits,
until growth becomes your new normal.

3. They open doors you couldn’t open alone.
↳ One introduction, one recommendation,
one “you should talk to…” can change everything.
Mentors multiply your access and opportunities.

4. They give you feedback you can trust.
↳ They tell you what you ‘need’ to hear,
not necessarily what you ‘want’ to hear.
That kind of honesty speeds up your progress.

5. They hold you accountable to your potential.
↳ When motivation fades, they remind you of your why.
They keep you consistent, focused, and moving forward.
And that helps you get where you’re meant to be.


A mentor doesn’t just help you grow faster.
They help you grow wiser.

Make sure you have mentors who do that for you.
 

♻ 💭Are you grateful for the formal or informal mentors
 who’ve helped you grow?
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Stay tuned for more posts with practical tips for:
- mentees who truly grow 
- mentors who truly make an impact

Your experiences are richer than you think.


Every experience you’ve lived, 
personal or professional,
has given you something valuable.

A new perspective.
A skill you didn’t have before.
A form of strength and resilience.
A lesson you wouldn’t have learned otherwise.

All of that is richness.

And neuroscientists agree.
Each experience, good, bad, or in between,
creates new connections in your brain.

This process, called neuroplasticity, rewires you.
It makes you more adaptable, 
more capable, and more confident.

In other words,
your mind grows RICHER with every lived moment.

And that richness goes with you
to every role, every project, every new chapter...
every new territory.

Professionally, studies show that people 
who actively reflect on their experiences
grow their skills up to 30% faster than those who don’t.
Because awareness turns experience into wisdom.

So wherever you are in your career or in your life,
- whether you’re exactly where you want to be
- on your path to getting there
- or still far from where you’d like to be...

Remember this:
You already carry more wealth than you realize.

It’s not in your titles, your degrees, 
or your past achievements.
It’s in everything you’ve 
→ lived → learned → and overcome.


The richness of your lived experiences
is a form of wealth no one can take from you.

Use it to create what’s meant for you.


♻ Share to inspire those who need this reminder. 
💭 Do you believe our lived experiences shape
and enrich what we carry within us?
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Professionals who keep learning,
keep growing…and deliver world-class results.

As a Project Management Institute member, 
one thing I deeply appreciate is 
that the opportunity to learn never stops!
My fellow Project Management leaders
and professionals and I get to learn and grow 
through PMI chapter events across the world.

And as a speaker, I love facilitating sessions
where people not only learn from me,
but, equally important, learn from each other!

On January 15, 2026 in Houston, TX,
I’ll be speaking about “4 Laws of Leadership
for Project Management and Beyond.”

If you’re in the Houston area, 
are passionate about learning, and 
are interested in Project Management & Leadership…
this PMI Houston Chapter event is for you!

You’ll also earn PDUs towards your 
PMP®renewal (or other PMI certification)...
and network with wonderful professionals.

––
Start 2026 strong with PMI Houston!

Prepare for an evening of leadership, learning, 
and inspiration at the PMIH Energy Corridor Meeting,
where project management meets real-world impact.

📍 757 N Eldridge, Suite 950, Houston, TX
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
🎯 Earn 2 PDUs | 🎟️ $30 Members / $40 Guests

- Presentation 1:
↳ “4 Laws of Leadership for Project Management and Beyond” with Gabriela Gutierrez, MBA, PMP®. Discover how timeless leadership principles can strengthen your influence and elevate your results.

- Presentation 2:
↳“RMS Titanic – Could Project Management Have Helped?” with Walter Viali, PMP®. Revisit history through a project management lens and explore what lessons could have changed the outcome.

For more info and to register, 
scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments.


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