About Us

150 Pittsfield Rd. PO Box 2439 | Lenox, MA 01240 | 1.800.285.8264 | info@leaninginstitute.com

Click here to listen to Leaning Institute founder, James Sarvis (mp3 file).

The Leaning Institute of America™ is a Life Coaching center that helps you create more harmony and success in your life by applying the "Simple Tools" of Leaning. Founder, James Sarvis, has spent over 20 years developing the philosophy of Leaning so it is easy and practical to implement. It teaches you the importance of giving and receiving goodwill by creating "Leaning Moments" with others every day. It teaches you how to turn your dreams into goals and become that positive predictable person that your family and friends can count on. 

With our workshops, training programs, and one-on-one coaching, the Leaning Institute can help you can get recharged and build up your strength, confidence and ability. It is also a place to recognize and honor the ordinary people in your life who have made a difference. We are dedicated to bringing families together and improving relationships. The Leaner Network at www.leanernetwork.com was designed for this very purpose and we hope you will join us to publicly honor the special people in your life. The Leaning Institute is housed in an 18,000 sq. ft. facility located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Berkshires in Lenox, MA. Lenox is home to the Tanglewood Music Festival, Shakespeare & Company, Cranwell Resort & Spa, Canyon Ranch, and the Kripalu Yoga & Health Center. For more information, please call 1-800-285-8264 or email us: info@leaninginstitute.com. 

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The Leaning Institute Mission

- Recognize Leaners
- Preserve the Leaners we have
- Foster New Leaners

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James Sarvis

From the time he was a young man, James Sarvis sought ways to help better the lives of others. Whether serving as a young insurance agent, a contractor, restaurateur, entrepreneur, or as a successful attorney, his passion has always been to help people find peace and happiness in their lives.

In 2007, he founded the The Leaning Institute of America with the goals of providing a place for individuals from all walks of life to come to find their inner strength as Leaners and to help them learn strategies to more effectively and efficiently make Leaning a central part of their life experience.

A graduate of Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina School of Law, James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a Juris Doctorate of Laws. He established and managed a successful law practice in South Carolina, achieving his goal of early retirement within ten years in order to make The Leaning Institute of America a reality and to share the Leaning philosophy and its strategies with others. He remains in good standing with the South Carolina Bar Association.

The joy James experiences in his life and his understanding of the challenging yet, ultimately, rewarding Power of Leaning emanates through the songs, poems, one-act plays, and stories for narration he has written.

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Corey Zink

Corey was born and raised in Lenox, Massachusetts where he attended school and pursued his passion for Music. Corey has been entertaining audiences, playing music and singing throughout New England since he was a boy. He has been a finalist in singing and songwriting competitions and continues to tour with his working groups all around the northeast. Corey began writing for his bands in 2002 and has released two albums that are now playing on traditional country and bluegrass radio up and down the East Coast. In early 2008, Corey became the music director of the Leaning Institute of America where he is producing a large library of music with founder James Sarvis. Their first album, "Coming Home" is currently available via Amazon.com, iTunes, and the Gifts section of the Leaner Network.

Corey coined the term Leaning Music from his songwriting sessions with James. The Library of music that is being created has been described as "life coaching, educational music that squeezes the heart."  His role at the Leaning Institute spans the spectrum from singing, songwriting and recording to live performance and coaching the “Leaning Philosophy”. Corey's style of singing is often compared to George Jones and Randy Travis. As music director of the Leaning Institute, Corey's goal is to make a difference in the world through music and life coaching. The music department has also been designed to encourage and promote new talent. Corey has a true passion for helping others apply the Leaning Philosophy to their life and turn their dreams into goals.

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Life Coaching
The Leaning Institute™ provides life coaching services and training programs based on the homespun Philosophy of Leaning. The new Leaning Institute website (coming soon) will also provide a convenient monthly subscription service for online training. DVDs, Audiobooks, and digital downloads, will also be offered as training material. See the DVD sample of "Leaning & Parenting" below:



Would you like to have a better life?
The key to a better life is to have a giving spirit, set goals and keep moving forward toward those goals by Leaning toward others at every opportunity. Be the biggest source of spiritual nourishment you can be in your family and relationships. It also helps to share with others what our goals are so they know where we are going. None of us are self-made. This is the essence of Leaning. We all draw strength and energy from the key people in our life: the Leaners. When we know where we are going, when we know our destination, we begin to develop strength, confidence and ability. We feel successful and happy when we feel progress toward our goals and out of that positive feeling we are then able to help others. We call it "enjoying your shoes."

        

One-on-one Coaching
If you are serious about changing your life and want to work directly with our founder, James Sarvis, we offer one-on-one coaching that is customized to fit your personal and/or professional needs. One-on-one coaching sessions with James are conducted either in person at The Leaning Institute or via telephone, whichever is most convenient. Pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Leaning Music
Music is such a great way to communicate a story or a feeling that can be uplifting or even educational. For the past few years, James has been writing songs that tell simple stories about life, relationships, and family. We call it Leaning Music and it features singer/songwriter, Corey Zink. These songs all have messages containing elements of the Leaning Philosophy and we use them in our Life Coaching Workshops and Seminars to educate and entertain.

COMING HOME CD is available at
Amazon.com and downloadable via iTunes.

Listen to the entire album below (tracks 2-13)

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Press
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