About Nicole

In 2007, while experiencing a personal crisis, I attended a conference in New York and heard an inspirational speech by a well-known author and coach. It was during that speech that I decided to pursue training as a coach. This speaker encouraged me to follow a longstanding dream of mine to inspire others. Although practicing law had been a fulfilling career for many years, I was looking for a way to connect with people and their most important goals and desires. I decided to become a coach so I could help others to follow their dreams and claim victory in their lives.

From 2009 to 2015, I continued practicing law by day and coaching by night! While studying to become a coach and after becoming certified, I maintained my practice as a lawyer by continuing to advise in-house clients on various employee issues. Having worked so hard to become a lawyer and to build a reputation as an employment law expert, it was important to me to continue practicing law while also becoming, and starting my work as, a coach. I have coached many clients during the evening after work and also on weekends. Being able to practice law and coach at the same time allowed me to pursue two of my passions – using my legal training to help others comply with the law and inspiring others to be the best, most fulfilled person possible. My coaching skills definitely helped me in my practice, especially as an employment lawyer.

Who knew when I became a certified coach in January 2012 that I would move fully into the realm of Human Resources in late 2015?  I certainly had no clue when I became a lawyer or when I sought my coaching certification.  In November 2015, I had the opportunity to try a position in Human Resources at my company for a short time to see if it was a fit.  I couldn’t refuse an opportunity that would give me new experiences, especially when I had an “escape clause” if it didn’t work out for me.  Soon after moving over to Human Resources, though, even with some in my ear questioning why I would leave the law for HR, I knew that this was something I wanted to truly give time to and explore.  With my current role, it often feels like I am coaching day and night!  I am in coaching conversations on a daily basis with my clients, my team, and sometimes work colleagues who don’t fit into either of those categories.  It has been such an informative and helpful experience for me as an executive and I’ve developed many additional skills in my HR role.