Sapphire Consulting

Jim Kimberly founded Sapphire Consulting after spending more than two decades in senior leadership positions in the human services, employee assistance and behavioral healthcare fields. He began consulting with businesses and industries in 2002, and has worked with a wide variety of organizations including universities, police departments, utilitie... s, publishers, manufacturers, banks and high technology firms. Jim has led a successful organizational development consulting practice for a New England-based EAP company, has extensive management experience in the non-profit sector, and has sales and marketing expertise. With a master's degree in social work from SUNY Buffalo and advanced certification in emotional intelligence and coaching, Jim is a skilled speaker, trainer and facilitator offering a high energy focus to sensitive human resource related topics. He holds memberships in the Organizational Development Network, American Management Association, Society of Human Resource Management, the National Human Resources Association and the Human Resource Leadership Forum. Additional consultants are used depending on the project and areas of expertise. Jim is the founder of the New England Independent Consultants Forum consisting of experienced consultants who offer specialized services for every need. Sapphire Consulting has strategic partnerships with consultants across the US, Canada and Europe who can assist in the successful implementation of your project. Jim is also an active member of The Heart of Coaching Consortium, a national consultant's forum committed to the building of coaching cultures within organizations.Read More