About Us
Jim Friedemann is the Founder and COO of Focal Point Consulting, LLC and has over 20 years experience in organizational development and leadership consulting. He is an executive coach who has helped dozens of leaders achieve their career and personal goals. Jim also trains and facilitates programs in Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Teambuilding, Adventure Education and other related topics. Jim has a B.A. in Speech Communication and an M.A. in Communication Consultancy from Oklahoma State University. He is a certified facilitator of Strategic Planning, Achieve Global, DDI, Management YOU, QBQ, Denison Organizational Culture Survey , FIRO-B, CPI 260, DiSC® ...
Services
SERVICES Services provided by Focal Point Consulting, LLC Coaching Professional Coaching is the one-on-one process of helping individuals realize their full potential. From time to time, we all need someone to “come along side” and help us become the best we can be. By means of assessment tools, coupled with trained insight, a professional coach can steer you toward your professional and personal goals. Training • DDI facilitator • Achieve Global facilitator • Management YOU facilitator • Experiential Learning facilitator – certified ropes course facilitator, team development designer and facilitator, and adventure-based learning instructor. • Instructional Design background and can easily create custom classes based ...
Clients
• ConocoPhillips • Hitachi • Dell • Boeing • OfficeMax • Federal Highway Administration • FAA • Northrop Grumman • Forest Laboratories • Weathernews • Benham • Astellas Pharma • Midland Mortgage • OneOK (ONG) • University of Oklahoma • Tinker AFB • Altus AFB • Norman Regional Hospital • Jackson County Hospital • The McKinney Partnership Architects • Midfirst Bank • US Postal Service • Target • Wood Group ESP • YMCA • Xyant Technologies
Testimonials
“Jim Friedemann is a dynamic trainer whose genuine interest in helping class participants makes his learning experiences fun as well as educational. Participating in Jim’s training provided our staff new skills, but perhaps more importantly, infused new energy and enthusiasm for the work that we do. Jim customized the training for the unique makeup/experience of our group, which was a definite bonus.” Jane Sutter, Director of Intergovernmental Services, Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) “I would like to thank you again for allowing me to participate in the management coaching program. This has been a tremendous experience and to be honest, I ...
Summertime
Summer tends to be slower in most businesses. This can be a great time to re-focus on your priorities. Time management is great for getting more done. But, the ultimate goal in time management is being able to spend more time on what’s most important in life. Covey refers to these as your “big rocks.” For most people these big rocks end up being relationships… with God, your... [Read more of this post]
Cowboy Up!
Had a great day with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. I got to work with their leadership team and we did the Leadership Pickles program by Bob Farrell. I’m so impressed by what they accomplish out there. They truly are a national treasure and one of Oklahoma’s crown jewels that makes you proud to be an Okie! We discussed this importance... [Read more of this post]
TCIM Communication/Feedback
This week I got to work with TCIM at Francis Tuttle Technology Center training on Communication and Feedback. What a fun group! I’m not sure I’ve had as much fun with a training group as I did with you guys… especially you dancing/singing afternoon group. It’s amazing how Disco music and fun training activities can make the day fly by! You guys are moving in a wonderful direction.... [Read more of this post]