James Walling, PhD

James (Jim) Walling is a Senior Consultant with AAL and Principal, Walling & Associates, Inc. Jim has consulted internationally across a diverse range of organizations, including both private sectors and public sectors. His clients represent an equally wide variety, from start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Over the last two decades, Jim has focused on executive leadership development and coaching, primarily with moderate-sized business owners and executives. Prior to founding Walling & Associates, Inc., Jim was a founding partner in a full-line insurance firm. Before this entrepreneurial experience, Jim had a progressively successful corporate career with a Fortune 1,000 company, as Manager of Training and Development, Director of Human Resources, Director of Corporate Strategic Planning, and Regional Manager over a state-wide network of Field Sales Agents.

Prior to entering business, he served as a university administrator and faculty member. Jim holds a Doctorate Degree in Psychology and Communications, a Master’s Degree in Personnel Administration in Higher Education, and is a certified Organizational Development Consultant.