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Unleash Your Success in Medellín's Thriving Tech Sector
Premier Career and Business Coaching for Tech Leaders and Expats
What if you could ...
Lead in Medellín's Thriving Tech Industry - Harness opportunities in Latin America's Tech Hub to innovate, build market leadership and thrive in a booming ecosystem.
Thrive as an Expat Professional - Overcome cultural transitions, build a strong local network, and successfully navigate the challenges of working abroad — while excelling and achieving your goals.
Excel Rapidly in Your Career or Business - Achieve increased profits, market share, and professional growth. Become a recognized leader in your industry.
Achieve Phenomenal Career Performance - Experience accelerated innovation, product development, creativity and resilience to stand out in your field.
Work with a Proven Coach - Trusted by Top Executives and Entrepreneurs Worldwide, with specialties working with Expats and Tech Professionals.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Launching and Maintaining a successful career or business anywhere is a challenge. Doing so abroad adds unique complexities. Our coaching programs are designed to help
any professional or organization thrive — no matter their industry.
But our primary focus is on the innovative Tech Industry in
Latin America's Tech Hub — Medellín
And, with over 15 years experience empowering English-Speaking Expat
Professionals and Companies excel, we also understand how to overcome
the unique challenges of navigating cross-cultural transitions
to help them achieve unparalleled success!
Meet Your Coach
For over 44 years, I've guided professionals and organizations to discover what success meant for them and how to achieve it.
My clients include C-suite executives, senior managers, professionals and entrepreneurs—from NASA to Fortune 500 firms. From cutting-edge AI and Biotech startups, to small businesses—to achieve extraordinary success globally.
Since 2009, I've successfully focused primarily on two groups.
First — High Tech Professionals:
Since my time with NASA, I've been working closely with the Tech Industry, devising and implementing strategies to help improve their innovation, performance, productivity and outcomes.
Second — Expatriates
I specialize in helping english-speaking expat professionals and their businesses adapt and grow in overseas markets, globally to right here in Medellín—and scaling careers from six to eight figures.
How can I deliver these results?
Dr Jim Polk - Neuropsychologist
Career and Business Coach
Unparalleled Expertise to Fuel
Your Success
My background includes: a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, a Master's Degree in Human Factors and Performance, being a Certified NLP Practitioner and Mindfulness Expert, and having worked with NASA.
I have over 10,000 hours of personal and business development training during my career beyond my doctorate. And, I've helped over 25,000 individuals redefine their limits and succeed.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Focus Areas of Expat Career &
Business Coaching
FOCUS POINT ONE — Self-Mastery Elevating Tech Professionals
and Innovators
Elevate Your Tech Leadership — In Medellín & Beyond
In the dynamic world of tech, especially in Medellín, success demands a clear vision and the ability to operate at your cognitive, emotional, and physical peak. You'll sharpen your focus, unleash your creativity, maintain momentum, and adapt effortlessly to the rapid pace of change AI has in the industry.
You'll master your Core Performance Drivers, the keys to success: Focus, Creativity, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, Collaborative Communication and Metacognition — allowing you to function at a level most people can't even imagine.
By leveraging Neuropsychology, NLP, and Mindfulness, you’ll break free from self-limiting beliefs and habits that hold you back. You’ll master the adaptive skills needed to innovate, lead teams, and thrive in today’s ever-evolving tech landscape.
FOCUS POINT TWO — Expat Integration
Thriving as an Expat Professional in Medellín
Building a successful career or business abroad is uniquely challenging—but it’s entirely possible with the right approach.
I’ll guide you through the unwritten rules and cultural dynamics of Medellín’s professional world. Together, we’ll ensure you navigate differences with confidence, forge meaningful connections, and build a network that drives opportunities.
You’ll emerge as a recognized leader—in Medellín or anywhere your career takes you.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Our Services
Career and Business Coaching
- Personalized guidance to help you excel in your career or grow your business.
Career and Business Assessments
- Analysis of your or your company's performance, productivity, creativity,
stress and more — an in-depth look to help you maximize your potential.
Peak Performance Workshops
- Customized workshops for your organization to boost performance, productivity,
creativity and more — designed to put you or your company in the lead.
Scenario Planning
SWOT Analysis
With coaching you'll:
Accomplish Goals Faster and with Less Effort
Clarify your vision, remove obstacles, and implement an actionable plan. No more guesswork—just results.
Build a Network That Drives Your Growth
Create powerful connections and establish yourself as a trusted leader in Medellín.
Maximize Profits — Dominate Your Market
Learn proven strategies to grow profits and market share, to position yourself for success.
Lead with Confidence — Inspire Your Team
Strengthen your leadership and influence to elevate morale, productivity and results.
Maximize Your Focus and Creativity
Master your focus, creativity and productivity. Eliminate distractions, and sharpen your mind.
Create a Winning and Rewarding Career
Let Coaching Help You Thrive in Medellín
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
Testimonials
Proven Coaching. Life Changing Results
See how coaching has empowered others to achieve their goals, lead with purpose, and
create fulfilling lives in Medellin and beyond.
Aibek Omokeev
Moving from across the globe, I was anxious and feeling alone. Jim helped me to adapt to my new diplomatic post, to feel confident and to enjoy life more. Minister-Counselor, Kyrgyzstan
Sandra Peters CEO
Jim helped me grow my B2B digital consulting agency here in Colombia with confidence. He showed me how to navigate problems, and make challenges melt away.
Dr Corey Adams CLO
Jim’s coaching improved my communication skills, leadership and performance. His training has allowed me to be creative, take risks and to succeed.
How Expat Career Coaching — Works
Step One - Clarify Your Vision
We'll define where you want your career to go
and why it matters to your.
Step Two - Overcome Roadblocks
Remove distractions, self-doubt, and anything
standing in the way of your goals.
Step Three - Build Your Skills and Network
Develop the habits, strategies, and relationships to thrive professionally and personally.
Step Four - Create and Execute Your Personalized Career Action Plan
With a clear, step-by-step plan, you’ll take action confidently toward your goals and accomplish them.
Your journey begins with clarity and action. Together, we’ll map your goals, eliminate barriers, and build the skills and strategies you need to create the life and career you envision.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
It's Time to Take Action
— Getting Started is Simple
1
Schedule Your Complimentary Call
Click the button below to schedule your 20-minute no obligation consultation to discuss your goals.
2
Define Your Goals and Vision
In our first call we'll explore what you want to achieve and design a program customized specifically for your needs.
3
Begin Your Coaching Journey
You'll get started with coaching and close the gap to where you want to be, quickly and efficiently.
Get Started with a free, 20-minute session today.
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Living abroad is a transformation, not just an adventure ...
When I first arrived in Medellín, I faced many of the same challenges you might be grappling with: adjusting to a new culture, finding balance, and building meaningful connections. I’ve lived these challenges too, and the lessons I’ve learned shape how I help others thrive.
Let's turn your obstacles into opportunities, rediscover your strengths, and create a clear, actionable path to the career and life you deserve.
Let's Create Your Transformation
— Together
Dr Jim Polk
Expat Career Coach | Neuropsychologist
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Contact Us Today
WhatsApp: +1 561 385 4542
E-mail: DrJimPolk@ProtonMail.com
Address: Dr Jim Polk / SquareOne Coaching
Carrera 43A #11 - #44, Pisos 2, 3 y 4
El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia 050021 Colombia
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