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Nicolson Law Group

Bodily injury defense litigation and trials.

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Demler Armstrong & Rowland, LLP

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Law Offices of James B. Kamanski

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.

Partner | Team Leader

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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Breidenbach Buckley Huchting Halm & Hamblet

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

✅ Invited speaker

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Learn to lead yourself.
Learn to lead others.

James Kamanski

A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected.

Recognition is not a perk.
It is a performance multiplier.

Here is what real appreciation looks like 👇

1/ Be specific
“Good job” is nice.
“This project succeeded because of your work on X” lands deeper.

2/ Be timely
Do not wait for review season.
Celebrate wins when they happen.

3/ Be public (when possible)
Praise in front of the team.
Recognition inspires everyone.

4/ Be consistent
Appreciation once a year feels hollow.
Make it part of how you lead.

Because here is the truth:
People do not just work for paychecks.
They work for purpose and to feel seen.

If you want your team to give their best, start by showing them they matter.

Credits: Ricky Blair

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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

High performance is not obedience.
High performance is ownership.

A lot of workplaces still get this wrong.

People expect the top performers to:
Agree, accept, absorb, and smile

But the people who actually move companies forward do far more than execute.

They lead themselves with intention.

Here is what high performance really looks like:

✅ The ability to decline requests without guilt
Protecting your focus is part of doing great work.

✅ The confidence to speak with candor
Honest conversations fix problems faster than polite silence.

✅ The resilience to fail and try again
Setbacks do not define them - they refine them.

✅ The clarity to set limits
Boundaries keep their output sharp, not scattered.

✅ The maturity to put well-being first
Energy is a competitive advantage, not a luxury.

✅ The courage to hold a different opinion
Progress needs original thinkers, not echoes.

✅ The integrity to confront bad behavior
Culture changes when someone decides enough is enough.

High performers are not the ones who say yes the most.

They are the ones who make decisions that protect their standards, their energy, and their integrity.

That is the version every leader should want on their team.

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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.

Financial Technician

CNV Consulting Group

Project Manager

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®

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

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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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.

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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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