Arnold Beisser
"I do not offer help,
but rather,
guidance in helping
yourself."
"I have been blessed with the experience of having Jim in my life for several years. Jim has helped to bring many awareness's to light for me. The depth in which he has encouraged me to explore myself and understand what it is to "be" in the present moment has helped me to acquire an inner peace that I find myself applying every day. Jim has taught me a gift that has enriched my life and has helped me to learn how to let go and be peaceful with myself and the world."
About Jim McDonald, LIMC
After acquiring a Bachelor of Arts degree specializing in Interpersonal Communication and Group Leadership, Jim spent sixteen years honing his group facilitation and public speaking skills as a corporate Training & Development professional. His continuing education includes an 18-month Gestalt Experience Training Program, and Gestalt Appreciative Inquiry approach to Personal Coaching.
Jim has recognized personal victory over his lifelong struggle with codependency and addictions through the active synthesis of openness, honesty, spirituality and willingness into his daily living. His daily practice is dependent upon the suspension of judgment through looking directly at it - a process that continually deepens his joining with others.
His practice of being willing to look honestly at himself, combined with his life and professional expertise, have shaped Jim into a dynamic and inspirational "Student of Experience™.
"You HIT IT DEAD ON ! Your words and thoughts were so unbelievable. Thank you for taking time out of your day to share such encouraging, helpful, thoughtful, insightful, much needed words. I want you to know how much it helped me, and how much you always seem to help me. You have an amazing gift, and I feel so lucky to have you in my life again." 
Whether speaking to groups or working with individuals, Jim embraces and demonstrates the philosophy that ultimately makes himself unnecessary:
A true guide imparts all he has been given.
to facilitate your peaceful awareness
~ Carole A. Lanthier ~
~ Lynn Verbi ~
connect with Jim
As a sought-after Speaker, Facilitator and Coach, Jim McDonald uses an enriching blend of teaching styles and traditions. He draws on his professional training, personal experience and humorous insight as the foundation for his dialogues, workshops and individual coaching sessions in a manner that fosters and supports expanding awareness.
He shares his powerful message of self-awareness and inner peace through printed materials, presentations, workshops and coaching sessions.
"Change occurs when one becomes what he is, not when he tries to become what he is not."
Jim McDonald,
LIMC
