Biography

Prior to forming JIMPACT Enterprises in 2000, Jim Smith, Jr., worked in corporate leadership positions for over 16 years in various companies including the Bob Pike Group, Simmons Associates, CoreStates Bank, the Vanguard Group of Investments and Prudential’s American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Operations.  Jim also presently serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Rutgers University Executive MBA Program.

Jim passionately works with both national and international groups of all sizes, providing solutions and breakthroughs for superior results in areas of leadership, professional trainer development, presentation and facilitation skills, diversity and empowerment. His enthusiastic, passionate and unique style of speaking has earned him the distinction of “Mr. Energy!”

Jim has authored two books, From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living and Exemplary Life; and Crash and Learn: 600+ Road Tested Tips to Keep Audiences Fired Up and Engaged! He has also co-authored a third, the leadership book, The Masters of Success (along with Ken Blanchard, Jack Canfield, Mark Van Hoozer, John Christensen and others). He has worked with speakers, trainers, radio show hosts, managers and leaders in how to deliver “mistake-free,” memorable and powerful presentations.