Nicole C.

Nicole is Certified Integral Coach® with deep expertise in leadership development and executive communications. With a Master’s in Communications and Leadership, she brings 15+ years of experience coaching leaders in tech (fintetch, biotech, medtech), finance, non-profit and beyond, helping them sharpen hard skills in influence, presence, and strategy. Her background spans communications strategy, PR, and teaching leadership at UC Berkeley’s professional studies extension, with work featured in outlets like Bloomberg and The New York Times. She empowers leaders to communicate and influence with clarity and impact while building resilient, high-performing teams.

Education & Certifications

Masters of Communications and Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
True Tilt Profile Certification

Professional Experience

Learn about Nicole C. professional history.

Manager of Communications and Change Management, Solar Turbines Inc.
Manager of Communications, AssetMark Professor Adjunct, Leadership | Building Diverse, High Performance Teams, UC Berkeley
Manager of Brand Engagement, Patelco
Credit Union Communications Manager, AVP, Bank of the West

Functional Experience

Accounting Administrative Communications Engineering Information Technology Marketing Operations Product Management Public Services Strategy Planning

Industry Experience

Business Development Customer Sucess Information Technology Marketing Project Management Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Work Life Integration

Primary Professionals Coached

Co-Founders at All Stages of Company Growth Employees at Tech Companies Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Founders and C Level Executives International Client Base Leaders in Multinational Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Nicole’s coaching style is both empowering and practical. She combines a strategist’s clarity with a coach’s empathy, helping leaders sharpen hard skills in executive communication, influence, and leadership presence while staying grounded in their values. She is known for delivering honest, actionable feedback with warmth and compassion, creating a safe space where leaders can stretch, grow, and succeed.

“Working with Nicole was a career game-changer… she balances firmness with kindness, delivers hard truths with empathy, and always tailors her approach to the individual.”

“Nicole helped me rethink my relationship to rest and boundaries. The clarity I gained led to a $30k raise and a role I actually wanted — while prioritizing well-being.”

Clients describe Nicole as insightful, empowering, strategic, intuitive, and wise. She is known for being compassionate, encouraging, and strategic, balancing kindness with accountability. They highlight her as thoughtful, supportive, and transformative, with a radiant presence that inspires clarity, confidence, and measurable results in leadership, communication, and career growth.