Build an Extraordinary Life in Medellín
Life and Career Coaching for Expats
Dr Jim Polk - Neuropsychologist | Expat Life and Career Coach
The Thrill of Moving Abroad is Exciting — But What Happens When Reality Hits?
Have You Experienced ...
Struggling to Adapt to Your New Reality
You were so looking forward to this, but it's
tougher than you thought — it's hard to fit in!
Feeling Frustrated and Unsure
At first the differences felt refreshing, but now everything seems complex and time-consuming.
Career Roadblocks
Establishing yourself professionally in Medellín takes more effort than expected.
Feeling Stressed-Out
With so much new information coming at you constantly, it's not a matter of if stress will get to you — it's a matter of when ...
Wrestling to Keep Life in Balance
Juggling personal life, career and adjusting to a new culture can leave you feeling pulled in every direction.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Imagine Instead ...
Enjoying a Smooth Transition to a Rewarding Personal Life or a Successful Career ... with Coaching, It's Assured!
Proven Benefits of Expat Life and Career
Coaching with Dr Jim Polk
“The coaching field is broad, and not all coaches have formal training. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and over 44 years of experience, I offer a level of expertise that ensures you’ll get science-backed strategies tailored to your unique journey.”
Fit In and Connect
Learn cultural nuances, network effectively, and build genuine relationships.
Regain Calm & Confidence
Improve your patience and acceptance, and learn to embrace the slower pace.
Build a Thriving Career
Get clear about your goals, develop a winning strategy, and get expert support to succeed.
Master Stress & Resilience
Stay balanced, laugh off minor challenges, and bounce back quickly - make stress melt away.
Refocus Your Energy
Master focusing, mindfulness and eliminating distractions - stay on track towards your goals.
Find True Balance
Balance your life: physical fitness, emotional health, career, relationships, and time for self.
With the Right Guidance Anything's Possible - Transform Your Personal Life or Career
How Coaching Can Help You ...
Adapting to life abroad and in Medellín goes beyond managing logistics; it’s about overcoming the stress and uncertainty that often accompany change.
It doesn't matter whether it's your personal life or career, it takes time and effort to adjust and to thrive. That’s where coaching makes all the difference in how well and how quickly your adjustment happens.
Coaching empowers you to become resilient, focused, and confident. With the right guidance, you won’t just settle in Medellin; you’ll thrive—truly embracing your new life.
My client services are specially designed to deal with the complexities of being an expatriate or launching a business as an expatriate in Medellín.
Personal Coaching for Expats
Coaching can make all the difference in the world. Adjust to your new life quicker and with less stress.
Career and Business Coaching
Designed with Medellín's Tech Sector in mind, with Special Expertise for Expat Professionals and Companies
Take Control of Your Life
“I understand how overwhelming it can feel to start a new life abroad. That’s why I’m here—to help you navigate this journey with confidence and ease.
Whether you’re managing stress, relationship challenges, or figuring out what you truly want, I’ll guide you toward creating a vibrant, fulfilling life that’s uniquely yours.”
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Boost Your Career or Business
"With one-on-one support you'll set clear goals, map out action plans, break through limiting beliefs, identify opportunities and learn strategies for explosive career growth.
Coaching will give you an edge as you enjoy better focus, leadership, innovation and communication skills, as your business thrives and your profits increase geometrically. "
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Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Testimonials
Take a look at how our clients have benefitted ...
Sandra Peters
Jim helped me grow my B2B digital consulting agency here in Colombia with confidence. He showed me how to navigate problems and make the challenges melt away. Work with him!
Heather Sewell
I was on edge and overwhelmed when I first arrived in Medellín, I wasn't ready. We worked on my being patient, taking it slowly and being okay with mistakes. Things are great now thanks to Jim's help.
Dr. Corey Adams
Struggling in a new place and career I felt anxious and uncertain. Jim helped me to be self-aware and to understand what success meant for me. With his help I've built an amazing career and life.
Meet Your Coach - Dr Jim Polk
Neuropsychologist
Expat Life and Career Coach
"Why do some people rise, while others stay stuck? It's the question that's driven me for most of my life...the answer — getting the right guidance!
Do you have the hunger to increase the quality of your life, to be happier in your personal life and more successful in your career or business?
If you answered YES, let's put my 44 years of personal and career coaching experience to work for you here in Medellín or elsewhere abroad."
Since 2009, he's focused intently on working with expats from around the globe, helping them master their lives. From navigating the complexities of expat life to building thriving careers and businesses, Jim blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and coaching expertise to create tailored strategies for success.
Whether you want to deepen your connections, find your rhythm in Medellín, or redefine your career, he’ll get you to the extraordinary life you desire—and deserve.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Dr Jim Polk is a Neuropsychologist, Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Expat Life and Career Coach, who holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
In addition to his doctoral education, Jim has over 10,000 hours of advanced training and education in personal and business development, creativity, NLP and psychology.
He's also an author, former U.S. National Institute of Mental Health Trainee and a Mindfulness Expert.
Over his 44-year career, he's helped C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, senior managers, diplomats, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, lifestyle expats and retirees in Medellín transform their lives into masterpieces.
Jim with the graduates of his recent Peak Performance Workshop for Expats
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your free, 20-minute session today and let’s begin building your extraordinary life in Medellín.
E-mail: DrJimPolk@ProtonMail.com
Address: Carrera 43A, #11 - #44, Pisos 2, 3, y 4
El Poblado, Medellin 050021 Colombia
+1 561 385 4542
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