Meet Dr. Jim Bailey
For over twenty years Dr. Jim Bailey has helped people of all ages to get clear, accurate information about themselves and the careers that fit the life they want.
He “burned out” in his first job after college because the job didn’t fit him. As a college professor his students would come to him with their career struggles and questions, so he began developing his career coaching process to help them find career paths. In 2006 he opened his Career and Business Coaching practice that is now DrJimBailey.com. Since then, he’s provided career, business and leadership coaching to individuals and companies who long for satisfying and fulfilling work-lives.
Dr. Jim understands the impact your story has on the way you experience and think about work. He knows, first-hand, the challenges you face because he’s worked in so many kinds of jobs, from blue collar, to mental health counselor, to professor, and business manager. Your experience will be unique, but he can help you find how your unique story should impact the types of work that will match your goals for your life.
He’s passionate about your career fit and helping you apply who you are, whether you’re trying to figure out what fits you, trying to be a better business leader, or simply trying to have a more satisfying work-life.
Dr. Jim’s Story: Jim grew up in East Tennessee. In his teens he learned the value of hard work as a janitor and delivery boy in his father’s printing business. There he also learned the fundamentals of business structure and leadership. After burning out in his first “real” job in child welfare he earned his master’s degree, with a dual focus in counseling techniques and organizational management. Subsequently he earned a Ph.D. researching the relationship between organizational functioning, people’s “wiring”, and mental health.
Jim has been married to his wife, Sloan, since 1989. The couple has two grown children and is expecting their first grandchild. When he has free time Jim loves to hang out with his family, hike and ride bikes, do home remodeling projects, and read and watch movies. Dr. Jim also supports Knoxville Young Life, mentors young adult men, and volunteers in the community.
Because Jim loves his work and is grateful for his life, he loves helping other people find peace and enjoyment in their work-lives. He’d love to help you too!
Education
PHD - THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
MSW - THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
BA - THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE