About Us
Jim Sharon, EdD
Specializing in relationship enhancement and spiritual development, Dr. Jim Sharon has served as a certified life coach since 2001. He recently retired as a licensed psychologist after nearly 50 years of private practice. Dr. Sharon has worked with thousands of individuals as a coach, counselor, and seminar and retreat leader.
As a member of the Colorado chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF) since 2015, Jim served as a board member and has facilitated various classes for professional ICF coaches. Jim and his wife Ruth were voted best Colorado relationship coaches in 2015 and 2016.
Jim has edited Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Lives: Defining Moments, co-authored Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Soulful Relationship with Ruth, and also published HeartWise: Deepening and Evolving Love Relationships with his wife. He and Ruth co-founded and offer courses through HeartWise Relationship Academy.
Formerly, Dr. Sharon co-directed an integrative wellness center; taught college and graduate-level psychology courses; consulted for businesses and agencies in stress management and team building; and began his career as a mental health center psychotherapist.
Jim has an extensive religious and mystical background, especially in the tradition of Sufism, in which he is being trained to be a spiritual guide.
Married to Ruth since 1970, Jim has raised three adult children and enjoys time with his grandchildren.
Ruth Sharon, MS
A Licensed Professional Counselor, Wellness and Relationship Coach and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Ruth's somatic approach to counseling, coaching and facilitation activates her clients to heal quicker, be attuned with themselves, develop more self-love and enhance their vitality. Her passion is guiding children, teens, adults to enhance their self-care, relationships, and healthy lifestyle choices. Ruth shares her wisdom, compassion and humor with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Ms. Sharon teaches yoga, meditation, and healing in group classes, private sessions, at retreats and workshops. Her Meditation for Life CD, and Yoga for Life DVD are available at Energy for Life. Ruth’s colorful, inspirational book Be Your Best Self: Yoga for Families, written with her daughter and granddaughter, is available on Kindle at www.Amazon.com
Ruth and her husband, married since 1970, co-authored Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Sacred Relationship, SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2014. Their book, "HeartWise: Enriching and Evolving Love Relationships," was published in 2021. The Sharons since founded HeartWise Relationship Academy They are delighted to offer coaching for couples and singles, in person and virtually, as well as transformative couples’ retreats, seminars and online courses.Visit their offerings at www.SoulfulCouples.com. Sign up for the free newsletter with Tips and Tools, Blogs, Podcasts, Events and Experiences. (use link to each of these on soulfulcouples.com)
Jim and Ruth Sharon were voted Best Relationship Coaches during 2015 and 2016 in a Colorado contest. As a member of the Colorado chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF) since 2015, Ruth has served as a board member and facilitated various classes for professional coaches with ICF.
Ruth and Jim Sharon co-directed an integrative wellness center in the 1970’s, serving as pioneers in the field of holistic health.
Married to Jim Sharon since 1970, she has raised three adult children and currently enjoys three granddaughters.
Best In Category 2015 & 2016
“Best Relationship Coach”