Jim Castellano

THE ENCOURAGER

Jim is a dynamic healthcare professional with over 40 years of rich and diverse healthcare experience in intensive care nursing, IT clinical business analytics, consulting, management, facilitation, and coaching. Known as "The Encourager" for his commitment to uplifting others and fostering positivity, Jim empowers and motivates individuals and teams to build resilience, gain confidence, enhance leadership, achieve balance, and master work-life harmony.

As a Certified Professional Life Coach (ICF) and Health Promotion & Wellness Specialist, Jim holds degrees in Nursing and Health Promotion & Wellness with a minor in Psychology. Jim has also completed several Master Courses in Leadership and Parenting Philosophies. Over his career, he has coached professionals, led workshops, performed motivational presentations and programs to support individual and organizational performance. Jim also specializes in shaping organizational culture, managing change, process improvement, and combating disruptive behavior, while bringing empathy, understanding, and a gratitude-driven approach to his coaching.

Outside of work, he finds joy in spending time in nature and engaging in silent sports such as running, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Jim is an avid writer and has journaled nearly every day for the past 40 years; he is currently working on a book that reflects on lessons learned. Guided by gratitude, he lives by the motto: “Do it because you can; there will come a day you wish you had, and a day you wish you could.” Jim is excited to work with you to help you reach your fullest potential and find your true north.