Success Stories

“We have a very good experience working on LIMRA course with Jim. Both Academic session and Train the Trainer to train are effective learning. The most benefit to participant is “HOW TO”. Practical learning by using facilitation skill is excellent. He runs the contents from the theory to apply in the real situation in the field. As TTT session, he is very supportive to our trainers to improve from training skill to be more facilitation skill, which is suitable to new generation today. From the experience, it is not only for LIMRA courses but also we can apply to our career. Thanks Jim!”

Prasanmit Singhawiboon

Digital Learning Transformation, Certified Master Trainer; PPM, Certified LIMRA Instructor, EG Associate and Academic Development at Allianz Life

“Jim is a seasoned trainer who can training content ‘come alive’ with sharing of practical examples and easy to follow scripts which the insurance advisor / agency leader can immediately apply in the field. He is able to balance theory with practice and drives home key learning effectively with his learner-centric facilitation. Well done Jim!”

Dexter Toh

Training Manager at Aviva Financial Advisers

“Jim provided his training service to my team to help them improve their professional facilitation skills and he also helped me build the leadership capability for the Agency force. I am impressed by the way he cares about client’s needs and his close following up with any commitment he makes. I am fully confident that Jim is truly dedicated to providing the best learning experience for his trainees. His training style is very down to earth equipped with vast knowledge and thorough understanding of the Agency business and apparently a positive influence in shaping the way people think and act upon attending his training. It’s is a privilege for me to work with Jim.”

Nguyen Phuong Anh

Chief Corporate Agency Officer cum Head of Distribution Academy, FWD Vietnam

“Guru Jim, as master of system totally changed my way of thinking and moulded my behaviours in my career. I was fully inspired by him and his coaching bring significant impacts to me. He can pinpoint my blind spots and provides specific solutions. His coaching is an important milestone in my career and life.”

Esther Hu

District Manager at ONE Agency

“Everyone needs a mentor in life, career and business. Jim Kee is one of the best mentor that I’ve met. His approach is practical, impressive and forward looking. His valuable input drives me to enhance my agency system, improvise my SOP and be a better leader. Inspiring and inspired!! Thanks Jim.”

Mohd Azlin Kamarulzaman

Leader, LunaStella Group, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

“Jim Kee is not just my Business Coach, he is also mentor for my AIA & Financial Services Business. He showed and guided me that a successful Franchise Business Concept – “build the system, and the system will build your business”. Under regular one on one session, he walked me through step by step on Systems, Process, Tools, and Scripts. I finally transformed my traditional agency into BMWi Franchise Business Model.

Jim Kee is a very passionate, positive, uplifting Business Coach and he has the ability to lift up those around him. I have benefited from his coaching and making 100% growth in my business is no longer impossible.

If anyone wishes to have great improvement in your business, Jim Kee will be the right person you should engage.”

Kathy Yong

Senior Master Trainer

“Thanks Master Jim for the past 2 years coaching for me and my agency, Jim implemented a successful system such like McDonalds system into my agency and make my agency produce like a BMW factory, we always give all our problem or difficulties to Jim during 1 on 1 coaching and always received a lot of solutions from Master Jim, really benefits for me and my agency members, Jim also a workaholic person that willing to sacrifice his breakfast time for our discussion and enhancement, what he focus is to see our solid growth. Highly recommended Coach for Agency building and business development. Thanks Master Jim.”

Darren Fong

Mortgage Division Manager

“Jim Kee is an insightful mentor, from the 1st time we met, he showed be that we are able to build a system that help us build our business. Using the example of “BMW Factory” i can see the whole picture of what he meant by system. There after, he coaches me step by steps and even show me the blind spot I had and also give many valuable tips in building system. I’m not the “busy” man i used to be after building my system and business grew 100% last year.”

Albert Phua

Managing Director | Master Trainer | Speaker | Coach | Motivator

“Jim’s leadership development work has immensely impacted hundreds of our Agency leaders and Agency executives.

His uncanny ability to help them systemize their business in the following areas will be invaluable to Heads of Agency:
Planning
Recruitment & Selection
Training & Development
Performance Management

After working with him for several years, I would describe him as:
passionate and purposeful
energetic and energizing
loyal and trustworthy

If your goal is to bring out the best in your leaders and agency force, I would highly recommend Jim.”

Kelvin Ang

Chief Executive Officer at Philam Life

“I met Jim Kee in the AIA group. He conducted lessons of various topics for different levels of the agency force, including those for the agency management.
Jim is a very experienced trainer who is able to conduct lessons that are both personalised, precise, yet lively and interesting. The lessons conducted are always well received, recognised and acknowledged by both the attendees and management.”

Sam Yee Pam 范三如

Consultant | Speaker | Trainer

“Jim worked for me at AIA, he led the training team to achieve exceptional goals and launched an innovative, highly successful Sales Academy to develop train and coach Agency staff in best practice behaviours.

Jim’s success was because of his emotional intelligence, high-level interpersonal skills and outstanding coaching abilities. Jim used focused 1-1 coaching to develop his team into trainers and managers who delivered exceptional results.

He is an exemplar of what good coaching looks like.”

David Poulter

Managing Consultant at How Good

“I know Jim more than 25 years ago when we were in the same company – Rank Xerox (now know as Fuji Xerox). I have seen how Jim progress in life; starting from sales, to a highly successful insurance agent; people development trainer, and now a business owner in coaching. Jim, a very caring colleague that I know, is also a very good family man. He is approachable, sincere, honest, and definitely a man of high integrity. I have benefited a lot though mere conversation on many subject areas over the years. His insights, views, thoughts and questions are all very thoughts provoking. I am glad to have known Jim, and his fun and loving family.”

John Goh

General Manager/Director

“I know Jim through my journey in AIA, though he is in AIA Singapore and I am in Indonesia but he is my great mentor. Not only a great mentor but he is also a fantastic motivator. His passion about people is so marvelous. He will be a great mentor or coach for everyone who wants to be a great leader. Thanks Jim for everything.”

Mariawaty Santoso, GRP

Corporate Head of Human Resources at PT. Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk

“Jim is a quality individual whose expertise can assist many. Those that work with Jim are fortunate and if they follow his guidance and wisdom will indeed benefit.”

Ed Deutschlander

CEO at North Star Resource Group

“Starting in 2012, I worked with Jim in a 3 year project to support one of the countries. If I could pick only three words that would best describe Jim, they would be: Trustworthy, Results Driven, and Dedicated (to his own success and the success of others). I would highly recommend him to any organization considering to engage his services.”

Bill Cates

Referral Marketing and Branding Expert

“I got to know Jim three years ago during an assignment with AIA regional. When I told the agency leaders that I will be meeting Jim, they started waxing lyrical about him. You could tell that Jim is highly respected in the agency leaders’ fraternity. It was only after working with Jim that I realised why. First, he is extremely sincere. He treats everyone equally and will go the extra mile to make every one feel welcome. Second, he is generous with his knowledge, never holding back. Back then I was still in the growth stage of my career, and Jim will constantly share with me books to read and videos to watch so that I can get better. Looking back, Jim has a part to play in my success today. If you ever get to work with Jim, you can be fully assured that he will put all his heart and soul into helping you succeed!”

Eric Feng

Public Speaking Coach for CEOs

“I have been lucky to learn with, and from, Jim through our studies at the Jack Welch Management Institute. We are pursuing our Executive MBA together and I have been lucky to be in more than one class with him. He is passionate, generous, and knowledgeable. I know that any professional who crosses paths with Jim is a better person for it. Online learning can be challenging-the dynamic is quite different from being physically in class together with your classmates. I have been fortunate to have gotten to know a few people fairly well over the past 2 years. I consider my friendship with Jim an extra bonus from my time at JWMI. If you are looking to bring your Life Insurance business to the next level, you must contact Jim!”

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD

Managing Partner and Executive Business Coach at Fortune Practice Management

“Thanks Jim for passing down the fundamentals of agency management to my BD, Training and Recruitment team. They have thoroughly benefitted from the learnings. Your energy and knowledge made the full day session more than enjoyable!”

George Goh, FLMI

SVP, Head of Agency (SG Agency & FA)

“Jim is an experienced veteran in the life insurance industry. His vast experience of agency management, agency development, agency training and coaching has been instrumental in providing our agency colleagues new perspectives of a more systematic approaches of engagement. The team is excited to adopt and experiment the new approaches and looks forward for a rewarding outcome. We look forward to working with you again! Thank you!”

Erik Yeo

SVP & Lead, Regional Agency & Financial Advisors at GREAT EASTERN

“I remember when I first saw Jim presenting at a special course spearheaded by him, I was in awe…he spoke passionately about his vision for our financial services industry and about the process which he believes in, which can certainly help to produce outstanding financial services professionals. I embarked as the pioneer batch on the special course, and went through the full process with coaching, joint field work and using the financial tools. By implementing what I learn from this special course and using the tools, many prospects have become my loyal clients and continue to recommend me to their families and associates. From the deeply gratifying outcome, I come to realise the importance of a great leader like Mr Jim Kee…. his grand vision and implementation have helped many advisers to differentiate ourselves professionally and this in turn, helps to protect more families in Singapore by the stroke of a pen, through the magic of life insurance. I would sincerely recommend Mr Jim Kee to help you to groom aspiring financial advisers to greater heights!”

Mui Khim Tung

Certified Financial Planner(CFP)

“My great pleasure and plenty of learning opportunities in working and participating training courses delivered by Jim. He has proofed high impact training, coaching & inspiration techniques. Managing Agency Profits Seminar (MAPS) was another creative design training program that Jim has created fantastic experiences for learners. Thank Jim for your coaching and support.”

Socheat LAY

Head_Partner Management at Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC

“Jim’s combination of experience in both sales and sales management was of tremendous value to our sales team in a recent training session. He was able to unequivocally address some of the practical challenges engagingly and at the same time, not losing sight of strategic direction. I highly recommend Jim to whomever that seek to strengthen their sales team and management practices.”

Alvin Soh

Life Insurance in Asia | Agency & Bancassurance | Strategy & Transformation | Actuarial & Finance | Investment & Risk

“Thank you very much Mr Jim Kee for the professional guidance & advice in Takaful Agency Development & System. Master Jim is one of the best mentor that I have met, and I was fully inspired by his direct coaching & practical brilliant ideas; which able to highlight my career blind spots towards improvement, realignment of agency vision mission & effective leadership skills. Truly inspiring. Thanks Master Jim.”

Ahyauddin Imtiyaz Al Hikmah

Agency Manager; The Legacy Builder at AIA Public Takaful Bhd

“Recently I just coaching by Mr Jim Kee about How to Implement The System into my Business, i am very excited after his teaching because he let know the current business trend & fundamental on how to execute the system into the business. Thanks for your coaching & mentoring .”

Albert

District manager at UNITY Wealth Advisory

“It was a wonderful session. Done with most professional way of coaching. Mr Jim way of coaching bring enlightenment to my ways of handling agency. It was not too catchy that we only found it amused but impractical. It was practical, versatile and CAN BE DONE!SIMPLE but POWERFUL.”

Robiatul Adawiah Ohn

Unit Manager at AIA

“I came across Jim , during a period where i was certainly busy , overwhelmed and almost accepted that in order to run a business , one needs to be busy and put in the hours. The hours , dedication and hard work are still necessary, however Jim made me realize that there needs to be a larger purpose. He helped me craft that purpose for myself and i translated it to my team . Along with being supportive and encouraging, he pointed out areas where i was weak and needed to grow. After all , a weakness of the leader of a business translates to its employees. Currently , i am working with the principles learned and striving to achieve the vision that i have set. The difference now is that i am able to work on the business with greater clarity and troubleshoot in a manner that doesn’t have to be stressful since our business stands for a certain set of values that we share through our endeavors. Thank you Jim!”

Pranav Nasta

Business Development Executive at Motion Trading

“I’m happy and satisfied that in just a few months I have gained much confidence and clarity about the direction and system to where I should lead my business towards. Jim has been patient and resourceful to me and his approach of relating several business examples to my situations have helped me a lot in gaining better understanding and good progress along the way. Besides, being in the multiracial and multiple cultural environment in Malaysia, I think Jim is experienced enough and well exposed in backing me up with all the challenges I have faced as far as business development is concern. Seeing the passion and kindness in Jim, I would highly recommend him to anyone I know who would benefit from EMYTH in the near future.”

Chee Chuan Lim

Pro Audio Visual Distributor • Managing Director

“Thank you so much Jim for your professional advice,guidance and support! I believe I can continue to grow to achieve my Agency Vision!! Cheers!!”

Kelly Wong 王振俐

Founder of Kinder Life Power (Multi Million Dollar Agency) District Manager in AIA

“It’s such an honour to be recommended to be coached by Jim in AIA particularly on business expansion. Very detailed, passionate, and inspiring coach. I am impressed on how he is able to diagnosed what went wrong on my hiring process and able to advise me to move forward, one step at a time every coaching session. Jim earns my highest recommendation for a business coach.”

Kentry Ling

District Manager at AIA

“Jim is an astute business coach and leader. His background as an accomplished business professional enables him to add value for his clients in countless ways. Jim brings energy, empathy, and wisdom to the conversations, allowing his clients to reach potential they never dreamed they could reach. One of Jim’s most important assets is that he truly cars for people. I have recommended Jim in the past and will continue to do so in the future without hesitation. If you work with Jim he will make a positive change in your business and life.”

Bill Konves

Trusted Advisor, Servant Leader & Force Multiplier for Growth-Oriented, High-Potential Entrepreneurs Looking to Scale

“It is a privilege to have known Jim. I knew him when I attended his coaching sessions, he has helped me to be more clear and gives good strategy for my business. He has helped me in various ways to open my mind to be more visionary. He is patient in dealing questions and concern that we all have. He would always help us to find a solution when we are facing difficulties. During coaching sessions, Jim’s approach is easy to digest and informative. I strongly admit that he is a good coach. Thank you and I really appreciate your coaching session.”

Grace Wong

Unit Manager at GWG Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd

“Jim has been my Emyth coach for the past year and a half. He has been a tremendous help to my startup. Jim has gently got me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow both personally and professionally. He always made complex subject easy to understand and made sure I got the hang of it. He was patient, encouraging, and brought a lot of wisdom to our conversations. I highly recommend Jim to be your coach!”

Nouf Bander A.M. Al-Saud

Entrepreneur

“Jim is a very experienced in the education industry. His coaching really benefited me for the past 6 months, life as a leader is so much more fun and exciting. I have colleagues who also having the same period of coaching with me. We are in different stages but then everyone of us benefited as well. I will say if you want to have a great improvement in your business, improvement of morale, Jim will be the right person you can go to. Cheers!”

Jason (ECS) Eng

District Manager of AIA

“I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jim since we met thru EMyth in early 2016. For over a year, we’ve met weekly if not more to discuss and collaborate on improving upon our coaching skills. Consistently Jim brings it! He is curious, engaged and passionate about growing as a coach to fulfill his desire to serve his clients and others. As a team member, he is contagious! As a coach, his passion to guide his clients to freedom from their business and more life is evident. What I love about Jim is that 100% of time…he gives 100%.”

Lacy Anderson

EMyth Certified Business Coach at EMyth

“Jim is a phenomenal coach with vast experience in the world of business, but that’s only the start. What’s most striking about Jim is his personality: he’s positive, energetic, uplifting, and has the ability to lift up those around him. I have great respect for his drive and commitment to helping business owners succeed in life and in business.”

Martin Kamenski

CEO at REVEL CPA

“I have had the privilege to know and work with Jim Kee over the past several years. His passion as a trainer, coach, and mentor emanate from his singular desire to help others become better at who they are. Jim is one of the true professionals in our business and I look forward to continue our partnership and friendship in the future.”

Rick Funke

Assistant Vice President, Director of Global Business Development for Talent Solutions at LIMRA

“Jim has been an outstanding student of People Management. He is thoughtful and considered in his submissions and he contributes greatly to the quality of our class discussion. I have valued his participation and his high quality assignments.”

Lily Garcia Walton

Humanist | Futurist | Fearless Leader

“I knew Jim at AIA approximately 10 years ago. During the Global Financial Crisis or (internally we call the AIG Saga), when there were great uncertainty, Jim as Head of Training was a pillar of strength and leadership. It is not easy to get people to share once but he got them to share regularly over a couple of years. He was able to rally Agency Leaders together to share, learn and be coached in SBSG (Sales Builder Study Group)and also developed the BBSG(Business Builder Study Group) putting in place an emphasis on Sales Force Production and Recruitment. Many young successful leaders today acquire their template in Recruitment and methods in driving Agency Production from him. He was also able to persuade industry leader under the unifying banner of MDRT(Million Dollar Round Table) to share and to show why SBSG has been helpful to them. Jim is a Master Trainer, leader and influencer. He works late into the night, totally dedicated to the company at a most trying time. Helping to lay the foundation in Training for AIA to rise again…and we did!”

Ser Hai Sim

Managing Consultant at AIA

“Jim is a highly energetic business coach with particular expertise in sales and corporate management. He is currently the only EMyth Certified Business Coach operating out of Singapore and has a long career working in senior sales and training roles in the region. I would highly recommend working with Jim if you need a complete root and branch review of your business and a strategic approach to improving your business performance and work/life balance.”

Nick Lawler

EMyth Certified Business Coach

“Jim is a kind and caring person , I feel so impressed by him when we first met. He is knowledgeable and full of experience in coaching, the best part, he is so committed and shared some human sense that’s really help me in my business and life.”

Doreen Loo

District Manager in AIA & AIA Public Takaful

“Jim and I go back a long way. I know him to be focused and balanced in his judgement. His experiences over the last 30 years that I’ve Known him will no doubt supplement his advice as a coach with credibility of sound thinking. I am sure you will be inspired and motivated listening to him.”

Tim Kow

SEA Distribution Partner at Spacious & Negotiation Consultant

“Jim is indeed a fantastic coach. With his knowledge, experience and dedication towards helping the juniors, most of us who were coached by him, are inspired.”

Lim Sherly

Financial Services Associate Director with AIA Singapore Pte Ltd

“I’ve known Jim for over 4 years now in my previous capacity as CHRO for AIA Singapore. Jim has had a stellar work record with AIA Singapore for many years and in the recent few years, has sealed his reputation as an outstanding facilitator and trainer. This is attested by his continued association with a number of AIA entities even after he has left the company ! In person, Jim is a genuine and amiable person, and is honest and aboveboard in his conduct. His chosen path as Business Coach is a well chosen one as I believe it plays to his strength and passion in supporting businesses to grow and prosper. I would readily recommend Jim to new and existing business owners should they be open to being coached to reach their highest potential”

Jonas Ang

Life Transformation Specialist | ex-CHRO of AIA Singapore

“From the first time I met Jim, I could tell that he was special and someone I wanted to know. He is caring, knowledgeable, extremely well prepared and is committed to helping his clients to go places they couldn’t on their own. I’m impressed by his commitment to quality and excellence and even though he knows a lot, he’s continuously engaged in improving himself.”

Adam Traub

Client Experience Manager at EMyth

“I know Jim for more than 10 years and found him a very responsible and reliable person. He is serious about his work and put in his best effort to get it done. Jim is a strong believer in systems and he provides solution in many situations. I was particularly impressed with his strong belief that success can be duplicated with systems. Many people will be able to benefit from his exposure, experience and expertise. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is searching for a sure work system to succeed.”

Patrick Chang

Succession Specialist at SimplyWills

“I would like to take this opportunity to recommend a true professional in the financial service industry. Jim Kee is an outstanding Mentor, Coach, and Trainer for Sales and Management personnel in the Financial Service industry. Over the last 15 years I have observed his relentless endeavors to create and develop some of the finest training facilities and training programs in the Pacific Rim. He has been especially diligent in the pursuit of management development. As he moved into Senior management his leadership help his company reach their financial goals in a very competitive marketplace. With this in mind Jim Kee would be a great coach for Business Leaders. From his experience he would be able to help them build solid strong management systems and build strong business operations. This would help achieve the business goals. One other attribute is his communication ability. I know many people that have the knowledge, but have a problem in communicating distinctly their ideas. Jim is an excellent communicator. With this said, I highly recommend Jim Kee.”

William L Moore

Senior Vice President & Senior Consultant at Kinder Brothers International

“This is to recommend my friend Jim for anyone considering to engage a trusted and results driven leadership trainer and coach in your organization. Jim is an expert in agency leadership development and coaching. I had worked with him over the years when I was the head of training for a large MNC life insurance company. He was able to transform the best practices and complex theories into something that our leaders and staffs can easily understand and apply to get the results we want. He is very sincere about what he can or cannot do to help us. I need not have to second guess him. I enjoyed the friendship and the trust we have built over the years, and am very happy that he could fully utilize his knowledge, skills and capabilities to help your organization leaps into tremendous success.”

Lucas Tan, S.Kom, CFP, M.NLP

Senior General Manager CHRM & ALDI at PT. Asaba Utama Corporatama

“Jim is an excellent trainer and coach. His classes are always engaging and inspiring. He specialises in leadership training and coaching. Jim has made many good contributions while he was with AIA, such as setting up the Financial Health Check Academy, In-house AMTC, Sales and Business Builder. He has inspired many Financial Services Consultants and Leaders to achieve greater heights in their career with AIA I have known Jim for many years. Jim is a person of good character. I enjoyed Jim as my mentor and colleague.”

Pei Shih Tang

Head, Agency Training & Development

“I know Jim since years back when we were both with AIA Singapore. Jim is a supporting and nurturing leader and take his team’s development seriously as the Training Director. Jim is one of the first trainers I know that introduced coaching into supporting the sales force. His dedication to support through education will be great to any organization that engages him. Wishing you well in your new journey, Jim.”

Kar Hee Ng

Head of Distribution Learning & Development

“What set Jim apart from other people in the training space was a clear alignment to the financial and business. He carries the same KPIs as the sales teams and clearly sets out training to achieve measurable business results by engaging stakeholders to ensure training is driven through to execution on the ground.”

Sainthan Satyamoorthy

Chief Executive Officer at AIA Indonesia

“I have known Jim since 1990, we have walked different paths. I noted Jim had always achieved a high level of excellence in what he did and in what he is doing today. Jim is committed to improving himself and definitely experience in the path of learning & methodically skill level improvement. I congratulate Jim on his new aspiration to help businesses achieve peak performance. The key to this achievement is a combination of integrity and determination. Jim has this combination. I look forward to reference Jim in my ongoing businesses. I wish Jim many more good customers to match his meaningful venture.”

Timothy DING

Principal Consultant at IT & Cloud Solutions Companies

“Jim is one of the most inspiring, insightful and effective coach I have come across in years. Having attended his program, I see participants totally charged and roaring to go (“chiong”) in their work or sales. And guess what, he is full of fun too, which is important to engage.”

Gerald Kau

Head of Technology Core Applications at AIA

“I knew Jim since 2011 when he helped trained our Agency Leaders. Although he spoke with the help of our Vietnamese interpreter, his passion and dedication came through loud and clear. Our people were inspired to make necessary changes to be better leaders. I would highly recommend Jim for your leadership development and coaching needs especially if you want real change.”

Huyen Pham

Speaker, Coach, Consultant

“Jim coaching are practical and he able to guide you step by step to achieve greater height in your business.”

Chay Teng Yeap

Owner, Prime Business Group

“I’m fortunate to have met Jim who’s my trainer for the Trustworthy Selling course. He is an experience and engaging teacher. I got exactly what I want to achieve from the course and would definitely recommend Jim to friends and colleagues. Thank you Jim for your patience and guidance.”

Tracey Mak

Executive Director – Charles Monat Associates

“Jim was conducting one of most popular LIMRA’s Courses, named Regional Officers School (ROS) for Executive Agency Management Team of Chubb Life Vietnam in Jan 2018. With Jim’s deep training experience, the course was delivered in the way of full of activities and level of energy was always high. We got great feedbacks from attendees after the course so I could recommend Jim to be your facilitator if you are looking for one. Thanks Jim for being great facilitator as you had delivered ROS with your top class training skills.”

Trang Tran – FLMI, ARA

Director, Distribution Training & Development