A.I.M.: The Powerful 10-Step Personal and Career Success Program

About the Authors

Jim Carlisle

Jim Carlisle is an internationally recognized management coach and consultant, specializing in executive search. The A.I.M. method grew from his more than 30 years of experience working with hundreds of clients who have ranged from top executives to recent MBA graduates.

Jim began his career with Bank of Montreal in the late 1960s and branched into the world of management consulting several years later. He specialized in executive search, first with The Caldwell Partners and then as a partner with Ernst and Young. Jim decided he'd like to build his own firm and currently is a Director of Western Management Consultants, where he focuses on executive search and coaching. He also serves as chair of the World Search Alliance and travels regularly to many countries to work with top executives.

Jim has been married to his wife Lynne, a communications professional and educator, for more than 40 years. They reside in Oakville, Ontario.

Alex Gill

Alex Gill is a social entrepreneur who enjoys working with community activists, nonprofit executives and others who want to make a difference. He currently heads Mendicant Group, a consultancy that helps charities and nonprofit organizations improve their social impact. Prior to founding Mendicant, Alex spent more than a dozen years as an executive at a number of large nonprofits. Mendicants clients include a diverse range of NGOs, including those working in such areas as health care, child and youth development, and the ...