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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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Learn to lead yourself.
Learn to lead others.

James Kamanski

Talent opens doors.
Emotional intelligence keeps them open.

Emotional intelligence is not soft.
It is practical. And it shows up in daily behavior.

Here are 8 traits emotionally intelligent people consistently demonstrate ↓

1/ Self-awareness
→ They understand their emotions, strengths, and blind spots before those blind spots create problems.

2/Self-regulation
→ They manage reactions instead of letting impulses run the room.

3/ Motivation
→ They push forward because growth matters to them, not because someone is watching.

4/ Empathy
→ They listen to understand, not just to reply.

5/ Social skills
→ They build trust, handle tension, and maintain strong relationships.

6/ Optimism
→ They stay constructive, even when situations get difficult.

7/ Flexibility
→ They adapt quickly instead of resisting change.

8/ Strong communication
→ They say what needs to be said clearly and respectfully.

Emotional intelligence is not about being nice.
It is about being effective with people.

And people skills decide outcomes more often than technical ones.

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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

Protect your peace - like your life depends on it.
Because in many ways, it does.

A chaotic mind can’t focus.
Can’t create.
Can’t lead.

And it definitely can’t enjoy the journey.

So choose calm over chaos:

✅ Cut the noise.
✅ Step back from draining people.
✅ Set the boundary, even if it’s awkward.
✅ Say no, even if it disappoints.

You don’t need more stimulation.

You need more stillness.

Because clarity lives in quiet.

And your best ideas?
They only surface when your mind is calm enough to hear them.

Inner peace isn’t a luxury - it’s your foundation.

💬 What’s one thing that protects your peace?

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If you don’t own your story, someone else will rewrite it for you.

In your career.
In your relationships.
Even in your self-worth.

When you stay silent, others fill in the blanks.

That’s why owning your story isn’t just about confidence:
It’s about clarity, boundaries, and truth.

✔️ Say what shaped you.
✔️ Stand by what you’ve overcome.
✔️ Speak up for what you believe.

Because your story deserves to be told
and no one can tell it like you.

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Behind every productive person isn’t more time… it’s sharper attention.

You don’t need another hour in the day.
You need to stop leaking focus.

And I KNOW YOU FEEL IT TOO!

This is because you’re pulled by distractions.
This is because attention is your true currency.
This is because you confuse being busy with being effective.

While you think your calendar is the problem…

(Your real challenge is attention slipping through tiny cracks.)

Here’s how to fix it:

1/ Audit Your Attention
Where does your focus actually go? Not where you assume it goes.

2/ Set Daily Intentions
Choose 1–3 priorities that truly matter. Everything else is noise.

3/ Eliminate Low-Value Work
Cut busywork. Guard your calendar like it belongs to someone you respect.

4/ Create Focus Blocks
Silence the pings, shut the tabs, and protect your deep work.

5/ Guard Your Energy
A scattered mind drains faster than a full inbox. Choose clarity.

Because here’s the truth:
It’s not time you’re running out of - it’s focus.

If nobody else has reminded you today, I will:
+ You already have enough time.
+ Start protecting your attention.

Your best work is waiting.
↳ Every focus block adds up!

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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

I grew up seeing my dad speak at conferences.

He was the head of a big bank,
a leader of thousands of people.

Running a large bank is no small feat, as you can imagine.

But he always made time to share his knowledge
and experiences with others.

And since I was a little girl,
I remember seeing him with a big smile on his face
and a light in his eyes every time he did that.

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

To this day, my absolute favorite thing to do professionally
is to share knowledge with others.

My dad retired from being the head of the bank
and now runs his own consultancy.

And you know what?

He still dedicates time to teaching.
He continues to inspire me.

And he often tells me how proud he is
of what I do as a speaker, mentor, and trainer.

That light in his eyes back then
is the same light I feel today.

And that tells me I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.


Whether you’re already doing work that lights you up
or still on the path to get there,
always, always remember:

That light is worth finding.

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Gabriela Gutierrez, MBA, PMP®

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

Many times, a casual conversation ends up being
THE conversation that changes everything for someone.


A woman I met at a conference in 2025
reached out to wish me a Happy New Year.

She also thanked me for something
I honestly didn’t realize I had done.

We had spent some time together at that conference,
and she shared that she felt a connection with me.

That connection made her open up
about a dream she had carried for years.

Do you know that feeling when something excites you
so much that your eyes light up?

That was exactly her when she talked about her dream.
Because the dream clearly excited her.

And yet…it was still just a dream.


Since I felt a connection with her too,
I asked something along the lines of:
“Would you be open to me challenging you a bit
and sharing some guidance?”

She later told me she thought,
“I don’t know where this is going, but bring it on!”

What she shared with me recently
is that the questions I asked her that day,
and the things I helped her bring to the surface,
were a true aha-moment for her.

That conversation shook her enough
that that same night, she FINALLY sat down,
made a plan, and took the 1st step.

That conversation mattered more than I knew.

Guess who’s now on track to making her dream come true?

Of course… it’s her. 
And I’m so, so proud of her!

What a beautiful gesture to thank me months later.
And what a gift she gave me in return...

A reminder for you and me:

Never miss an opportunity to guide someone.
You never know how far your words can take them.


♻ Agree?
💭 Do you realize how powerful your guidance can be for others?
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2026 is ready to see you succeed.

The question is: Do you have the right mentors
by your side to build that success?

As someone who has experienced
the power of mentorship at many levels,
I can confidently tell you this:

Mentorship can make a BIG difference in your journey
and take you where you’re meant to be.

Whether you already have mentors,
you’re looking for them,
or you’re not even sure where to find them
(and get them on board to help you in your journey),
you've come to the right place
to learn how to grow by learning from mentors.


As a former Mentorship Director in a Fortune 500 
company and a Mentor of Mentors,
the insights I’ve collected over the years
have helped 100s of people advance their careers
and experience a whole new level of personal
and professional growth.

And the daily content I create and post for you 
comes from those invaluable insights.
You will benefit from practical tips and tools 
to help make 2026:

↳ the year you don’t walk your journey alone
↳ the year you build strong relationships with great mentors
↳ the year you experience meaningful growth and success


Success isn’t built in isolation.

If 2026 matters to you,
build it with great mentors by your side.


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with great mentors by your side?
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Mentorship is leadership in action.


Because when you mentor others,
you demonstrate and develop 
the very qualities of a great leader.

7 Leadership Qualities that Grow through Mentorship:

1/ Empathy – Understanding someone’s journey
builds the muscle of compassion.
↳ You grow into a leader who leads
with connection, not just direction.

2/ Patience – Growth takes time. Mentoring teaches
leaders to intentionally slow down and guide the process.
↳ You lead with steadiness 
by honoring the process, not rushing the outcome.

3/ Communication – Breaking down ideas clearly
strengthens how you connect with people.
↳ You sharpen your ability to move people
with words that inspire action.

4/ Accountability – Showing up for a mentee sharpens
your own consistency and reliability.
↳ You become a leader whose word
carries weight because you follow through.

5/ Vision – Helping others see beyond today
reminds you to lead with tomorrow in mind.
↳ You stretch your own perspective
to see possibilities others might miss.

6/ Influence – Mentors don’t command authority;
they earn trust and respect.
↳ You expand your reach
by building credibility, not control.

7/ Legacy – True leadership is measured by the people
you grow, not just the results you achieve.
↳ You leave behind leaders 
who continue multiplying your impact.


When you mentor,
you don’t just help others grow.

You also grow the leader
within yourself.

(Keep mentoring. Or start today!)

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PS: New mini-series!
Starting this week, you’ll see short mini-series woven into the daily posts I write for you. Each mini-series runs for a few days and focuses on a specific mentorship topic, designed to help you grow intentionally as a Mentor and/or a Mentee. 
If mentorship is already part of your journey (or something you’re ready to explore and benefit from), these series are for you!

Helping others will never go out of style.

Here are 5 reasons why:


1. Because some human needs don’t change.
↳ You need guidance sometimes.
You need someone to help you see clearer.

2. Because trust grows when people feel supported.
↳ Not because you’re in charge,
but because you showed up when it mattered.

3. Because growth rarely happens alone.
↳ Most breakthroughs start
when someone believes in you first.

4. Because impact doesn’t always come with updates.
↳ You won’t always know what your help unlocked,
but it stays with people.

5. Because the way you show up outlasts any tool or trend.
↳ The way you help people
says more about you than any title ever could.


True leaders don’t help for recognition.
They help because that’s who they are.

And that kind of leadership?
It never goes out of style.
 

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Houston, we don't have a problem.

...

What we have is a great event
coming up next Thursday,
organized by the one and only
PMI Houston Chapter!

It' s happening on January 15, 2026
in Houston, TX and I'll be speaking about the:

“4 Laws of Leadership for Project Management and Beyond" 

And a fellow speaker will have another great presentation with the cool factor that it's related to the Titanic!

If you're in the Houston area,
don't miss out on this great opportunity
to learn, network and earn PDU's!

See you there!

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Project Management Institute

🚢 A big learning experience is coming to PMIH in 2026!

Start the new year with a powerful double-session at the PMI Houston Energy Corridor Monthly Meeting — blending leadership excellence with a fascinating technical PM case study.

✨ First:
LinkedIn Top PM Creator Gabriela Gutierrez shares the 4 Laws of Leadership to elevate your influence and impact in 2026.

⚓ Then:
Dive into history with Walter Viali, PMP for
“RMS Titanic – Could Project Management Have Helped?”
A compelling exploration of communication, risk, and lessons every PM can apply today.

📅 January 15, 2026
📍 Omega 365 USA Inc.
🎓 Earn 2 PDUs

Register: https://lnkd.in/gc3zh5JK 

With just two months left in the year, this is the perfect event to add to your 2026 professional development plan. Start the new year stronger, wiser, and ready to lead.

#PMIHouston #EnergyCorridor #Leadership #ProjectManagement #TechnicalPM #PMIH #ProfessionalDevelopment

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