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Mining & Shining Idea Lab
Excavating Hidden Gold—In People, Creatives, Leaders, and Organizations
“Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” — Carl Jung
I'm James Robinson, founder of Mining and Shining Idea Lab. As a Jungian Coach with Christian roots, nonprofit Executive Director (at Project Reflect, where we run pre-K programs, a charter school, and revive quality children's publishing), writer, and relentless excavator, I live by one simple discipline: dig deep into the shadows—personal, historical, organizational—and bring forth the nuggets worth shining.
Whether it's unearthing your sidelined masterpiece so you can create and share in your second half of life, or helping a school/nonprofit confront uncomfortable truths and polish overlooked opportunities into lasting impact, the process is the same. We embrace your inner diversity—the full range of who you are, what you've suppressed, the conflicting parts that make you (or your organization) complex and capable—and integrate it into something conscious, courageous, and brilliant.
1:1 Coaching
Jungian Coaching for Undercover Creatives is for those who are 40+ who create or simply want to create. It doesn't have to be a novel, it could be your growth strategy. You choose. There are two packages-- Inside Spy ( One Quarter) and Full-Disclosure (One Semester).
Courage Gap and Courage Gap Live
Lo-fi talks and rants about education. Nothing like them anywhere. I dare you to watch.
Robinhood Projects and Solutions
Whether you need a solution for growth or doing a phone ban, reach out. I may be able to help with a Robinhood Project. It's simple-- if I can create a solution for you, I will.
U-Turns
U-Turns is the title of my current manuscript . It's a lyrical audit of a life in schools . Occasionally I'll share excerpts and progress . Stay tuned.