Jim Irving
Executive Function • Meditation • Career Growth • Life Coaching
Executive Function • Meditation • Career Growth • Life Coaching
Break free from cycles of overwhelm and step into clarity, focus, and purposeful action.
I integrate techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with insights from Buddhist meditation practices and Internal Family Systems. This combination provides both practical tools and deeper understanding for sustainable change.
My coaching is grounded in over a decade of leadership experience in high-stress, high-performance environments at Amazon Web Services, where I mentored and managed highly intelligent technical professionals, many of whom were neurodivergent.
My practice spans Theravada and Vajrayana traditions, with deep involvement in Pragmatic Dharma—a growing movement of Western practitioners who bring engineering and scientific perspectives to contemplative practice.
I work with clients globally via video teleconference, offering sliding-scale pricing to ensure accessibility. My approach welcomes all backgrounds and neurotypes, focusing on what works for your unique situation.
Drawing from over a decade of high-performance leadership at Amazon Web Services and deep training in mindfulness practices, I specialize in helping intelligent, driven individuals transform overwhelm into sustained success. Whether you're a tech professional navigating career growth, someone seeking to strengthen executive function, or exploring deeper integration of contemplative practices into daily life, I provide practical, evidence-based coaching that meets you where you are.
Break through analysis paralysis and develop systems that support consistent, stress-free task completion. Particularly effective for neurodivergent individuals and high-achievers.
Navigate promotions, job searches, and career pivots with confidence. Includes interview preparation from someone who conducted 200+ technical interviews as an AWS Bar Raiser.
Deepen your practice and skillfully integrate contemplative insights into professional and personal life challenges.
Develop the calm presence needed to lead effectively under pressure, manage increasing responsibilities, and maintain well-being during high-stress periods.
My clients are typically intelligent, motivated individuals between 20-50 who are ready to move beyond patterns that no longer serve them. This includes:
Tech professionals navigating career growth, leadership challenges, or work-life integration
Neurodivergent individuals seeking to optimize their executive function and reduce overwhelm
Meditators working to integrate contemplative insights into daily life
Career changers seeking clarity on their professional path or preparing for interviews
High achievers experiencing analysis paralysis or perfectionism
People in transition navigating relationship changes, life purpose, or major decisions
Anyone seeking greater life satisfaction, improved stress management, or sustainable productivity systems
I offer coaching on a sliding scale from $100-500 per hour, ensuring accessibility while reflecting the value of executive-level coaching. Most clients benefit from meeting weekly for at least one hour, though I'm flexible with scheduling including multiple shorter sessions or intensive daily coaching for those establishing new patterns.
I typically create 4-week coaching agreements, though I'm open to custom packages based on your specific goals and timeline. All coaching is conducted via video teleconference, serving clients anywhere in the world.
Begin with a 30-minute intake appointment ($50 nonrefundable deposit, credited toward your coaching agreement if you proceed). This allows us to explore whether we're a good fit and design an approach tailored to your needs.
Transform overwhelm into clarity. Replace analysis paralysis with purposeful action.