Christie James has extensive experience working with people of all walks of life as they get ideas and transform those ideas into action.

With her energetic and interactive style, she has trained and coached everyone from executives and managers to clerks and field personnel in leadership skills, teambuilding, communication, stress management and career development.

Christie holds a Masters degree in Applied Communication from the University of Denver, and a Bachelors degree in Environmental Policy Analysis and Regional Planning from University of California, Davis. She has worked in Training and Organizational Development for Public Service Co. of Colorado and Hughes Aircraft. She has taught workshops for Western Nevada College, and is a facilitator at University of Phoenix in Reno. Christie is a former State Floodplain Program Manager for the State of Nevada. She and her husband, Ed, have three children making their way through high school and college.

As a mom and community leader, Christie runs the local Girl Scout Cookie Cupboard, coordinates the Drive-Through Living Nativity, and with the rest of her family, is a ski instructor with the City Parks and Recreation Program.

The wealth of experience and good humor that Christie brings adds integrity, credibility and joy to every interaction.

Short Interview with Christie

What excites you about coaching?
I love to watch the Light of Understanding go on in people's eyes. I love to hear the excitement in their voice as they "get it." The ideas begin to tumble out, and they see success within their grasp!

What change/contribution will you make in the world?
As a Life and Leadership Coach, I help my clients have a bright perspective on their future. They get a Can Do attitude, which allows them to unleash the gifts they have to share with others.

How will you make a difference?
By my listening, supporting and encouraging them, my clients gain the confidence and enthusiasm to not just watch things happen, but to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!

About Christie

I am a Life Coach and a Leadership Coach, as well as a Leadership Development Facilitator. I help people recognize their values, establish their goals, create their game plan, and achieve success!

Training and Development, Management Development, Education, Customer Service, Energy Conservation, Floodplain Program Management.

Public Utilities, Aerospace, Education,State and Local Government

Professional Coach Certification in progress, International Coach Academy, Sydney, Australia
MSS - Applied Communication, University of Denver
BS - Environmental Policy Analysis and Regional Planning, University of California, Davis

Leadership
Teambuilding
Motivation
Parenting
Interpersonal Communication
Career Self-Management
Stress Management
Time Management

Family is critical to me. As a parent and teacher, I recognize the importance of a strong family base. I work with both parents and children in school, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and in church youth groups. In my "spare time," I coordinate and produce the Drive-Through, Living Nativity, overseeing the efforts of 200+ volunteers and about 20 animals. With my husband and 3 kids, (in high school and college) I am a ski instructor with the city Ski and Snowboard Program. In the spring, I manage the local Girl Scout Cookie Cupboard, where we distribute about 60,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies each year. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and having a great time together over the next few months!