About Fon James, CPC


A certified professional coach (CPC) and speaker, Fon James is the author of Back and Forth; Forward March; and A Mother, Her Son, and The Father, a short story featured in The Triumph of My Soul, an inspirational anthology.

 As a former journalist, Fon's full-name byline has appeared in numerous daily newspapers including:The Houston Chronicle, Contra Costa Times, and The Cleveland Plain-Dealer. She has also written articles for local Houston publications including Westchase Today and the Houston Chronicle’s neighborhood weekly edition, This Week. Additionally, she has worked as writer/editor for Intele-Card News and H Magazine.

 Fon James holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Jackson State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix (Houston Campus).

She received her professional coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, an ICF certified coach training program, and holds the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC). She is also an Energy Leadership Index Master Practictioner and holds the designation of ELI-MP.

As a certified life coach, Fon coaches young women who seek to work full-time in their true heart's desire. Her coaching motto: "God gives us the desires of our hearts, and as a life coach I encourage you to follow your heart; and I provide you with the necessary tools to do it!"

 Fon James resides in the Houston, TX area with her handsome husband and beautiful daughter. She is an active member of both Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Fort Bend Church in Sugarland , TX. Her life motto and favorite scripture: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13