REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches EP 318 - “What if I assumed I was capable?” An Interview with James Harringtion
In this episode of Doing What Matters, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erica Vinson welcome James Harrington, the CEO and founder of the Ugandan Water Project. James shares his journey from a curious conversation at a barbecue to leading a global initiative to provide safe and sustainable water in Uganda. His story inspires us to ask, “What if I assumed I was capable?”
What You’ll Learn:
• How James transitioned from managing bands and wineries to founding the Ugandan Water Project.
• The mindset shift of “Why not me?” and how it fuels impactful leadership.
• The ripple effects of clean water on health, education, and economic stability.
• Practical steps to create harmony between passion and peace in leadership.
• Ways to get involved: cash, kung fu (skills), and connections.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to the Doing What Matters Podcast
00:48 Introducing James Harrington and the Ugandan Water Project
02:17 James Harrington's Journey and Background
04:50 The Birth of the Ugandan Water Project
09:08 Challenges and Transformations in Uganda
13:30 Balancing Passion and Personal Life
15:52 Practical Tips for Nonprofit Leaders
18:51 Future Plans and How to Get Involved
29:31 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Key Quotes:
• “Everything that happens around us happens through people.”
• “What if I just assumed I was capable?”
• “Sometimes, the best way to save lives in Uganda is to sit on the sidelines and cheer at my kid’s softball game.”
Connect with James Harrington & the Ugandan Water Project:
• Website: ugandanwaterproject.com
• Contact: James@ugandanwaterproject.com
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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible.
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Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!