Today we’d like to introduce you to Jim Fielding.
Hi Jim, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I had a successful 35+ year Corporate career, primarily in the Retail and Media/Entertainment Industries. I was honored to work for some of the world’s leading Brands, including The Gap, Disney, Dreamworks and 20th Century Fox. I served as President, Global Disney Stores, CEO, Claire’s Stores, and President of Consumer Products and Experiences at Dreamworks and Fox.
I took a sabbatical during the Pandemic and made the move to Atlanta in 2021. For the first 3 years here, I was a partner at Archer Grey, a NYC independent media company where I formed and ran the Co-Lab Division. We consulted and advised on Experiential Retail and Branding for companies like Nearest Green Distillery, WildBrain, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, our team designed, constructed, and did the product for all of the new Retail Spaces at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Clippers.
In 2024, I returned to school at Emory Goizueta Business School and got 2 graduate certificates in Coaching. Since August 2024, I have become a full-time Executive Coach, Author, and Public Speaker. My first book, All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executives Journey to Living and Leading Authentically was published in August 2023 and hit the best sellers list that Fall. I am thrilled to be building a life in the ATL with my parter, Joseph, and our 2 dogs, Olive and Cricket.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Never Smooth…always interesting! I have struggled with self doubt and insecurities throughout this transition to the South after 25 years in California and the move to an entrepreneurial endeavor.
Building an Advisory and Consultant business during the Pandemic was very challenging.
The Retail and Media industries have had many challenges to overcome and that has given me some roadblocks as well.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am known for building High performing teams and strong, Global cultures of excellence. I specialize in creating opportunities for others to grow personally and professionally in safe spaces. I am most proud of our reinvention of Disney Store globally and publishing my first book. I am also very proud of the lifelong relationships I have built and my credibility and reputation in very challenging industries.
How do you think about happiness?
Simple things: Time with family and friends. Walking our Dogs. Time in Nature. Reading. Travel
I am constantly curious and a lifelong learner, so I love going to new places and reading new books and articles to expand my knowledge.
Time with family and friends feeds my soul.
I love the smells, colors, sounds, and touch of being in Nature.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://hijimfielding.com
- Instagram: @hijimfielding
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding
