Jim Farmer is a seasoned leader, trainer, and facilitator with career experience spanning corporate and nonprofit settings.

He began his professional journey at the Disneyland Resort, where he learned the art of guest experience, team culture, and delivering excellence at scale. Later, at SCAN Health Plan, Jim deepened his expertise in leadership development and organizational training, equipping professionals with tools to grow, collaborate, and thrive in complex environments. For more than 15 years, Jim has also dedicated himself to For The Children, a nonprofit serving children impacted by relational trauma. There, he has written, designed, and delivered training systems, leadership programs, and national conferences that empower volunteers and leaders to make life-changing impact in their communities.

Across all of these experiences, Jim has built a reputation for crafting facilitation that is both engaging and transformative. He helps individuals sharpen professional and leadership skills while guiding teams to break down barriers, strengthen collaboration, and align around shared goals. His approach blends strategic insight with relational warmth, creating environments where people feel equipped and inspired to contribute their best.

With a passion for developing people and organizations, Jim continues to partner with leaders to unlock potential, build resilience, and achieve lasting impact.

Notable Client Achievements

• Launched and facilitated a multi-modal leadership development program that equipped emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders with core leadership skills to grow their influence and effectiveness.

• Created and led annual employee skill-building conferences at SCAN Health Plan and MUFG Americas, engaging both in-person and remote employees with dynamic learning experiences.

• Designed and facilitated customized team-building sessions for intact teams of 8 to 50 members, strengthening collaboration, trust, and performance.

• Served as program designer and master of ceremonies for large-scale leadership conferences with 200+ attendees at SCAN Health Plan, MUFG Americas, and For The Children, ensuring events were both inspiring and impactful.

• Consulted, designed, and delivered customer service training programs tailored to operational goals and company culture, improving service excellence and employee confidence.