Professional Profile:

James (Jim) Svagerko has more than 30 years of experience across healthcare, leadership, and coaching, with expertise in leadership, health and wellness, retirement, and organizational development. He has worked with emerging leaders to C-suite executives, across professions, helping them achieve meaningful, sustainable growth in both performance and well-being. He integrates evidence-based coaching practices, leadership theory, and real-world experience to help individuals and organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership capability, and build healthier, more effective systems.

Key Executive Coaching Expertise:

• Guides leaders through self-awareness, behavior change, and sustained performance improvement
• Supports leadership transitions, role expansion, and professional growth through targeted coaching engagements
• Facilitates integration of coaching insights into daily leadership practice for lasting impact
• Utilizes evidence-based coaching methodologies and assessments to deepen insight and effectiveness

Education and Credentials:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)
• Certificate in Executive Leadership Coach, Georgetown University
• Certifications: Health & Wellness Coaching, Georgetown University; Retirement Coaches Association; National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist , Ohio
• MA, Communications; BA, Speech & Hearing Sciences – The Ohio State University

Coaching Approach:

Jim believes meaningful change begins with self-awareness, encouraging executives to examine their current behaviors, mindsets, and leadership impact before moving toward new ways of thinking and acting. Grounded in his clinical background, Jim brings a calm, thoughtful, and compassionate presence to his work, while also maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and measurable growth.