Client Testimonials

"For the past year I’ve been working with Nicole as as a coach with measurable impact on my everyday life. I started coaching during a period of major career stress when a difficult relationship with a toxic manager was completely draining my confidence. Nicole helped me slow down and separate what’s *I* need from the noise, really helping me get my priorities in order. She helped give me language to describe the overwhelm I was feeling. With her help I’ve been able to give clarity to how I laid decisions and navigate the stress on my life. I truly feel more grounded and less reactive with her help. What sets Nicole apart is her combination of warmth and intuition. She’s supportive and will challenge you when your thinking is off or if you’re making decisions that contribute to the spiral you’re trying to get out of. That honesty is a gift and it’s delivered with respect and care. She proactively checks in and seems to have an intuition on when I might be struggling but don’t know how to ask for support . She brings lived experiences into her practice which helps form a bonded connection that’s personally helped me out of some tough situations. I appreciate her so much." - Director

"Nicole has an incredible gift for identifying people’s strengths and turning them into action. Her coaching helped me gain clarity, build confidence, and step into bigger leadership opportunities, with multiple promotions. With her support, I found a renewed sense of balance and focus, was promoted once, then hired on two levels higher at a new company." - Director

"When I started coaching with Nicole, I was burned out and reacting out of fear, stuck in a toxic work environment and desperate for change. She helped me slow down, recover my energy, and rebuild my confidence before making my next move. That clarity changed everything, I found a role that truly fits me and a way of working that supports my well-being." - Principal

"As a leader managing multiple teams in a company that turned toxic quickly, I didn’t realize how much the stress was affecting me. Nicole helped me see the patterns that were draining me and guided me through the process of leaving on my own terms. She helped me re-center and build a routine that supports me better as a single mom. I can now relax with my daughter when I’m not at work, and I have a job I love." - Director

"Nicole is one of the best leaders I ever worked with. During our 1:1s she always challenged me, and pushed the right buttons, to get the best out of me. She brings all her industry experience to every call. I would go to her with a problem and she already had experienced it in one or more organizations so she gave me great advice and made me feel confident I would be able to solve it too." - Manager

“Nicole has been instrumental in developing my leadership and interpersonal skills, which has improved how I communicate with my clients and partners. Her coaching has helped me create a more collaborative work environment, resulting in improved productivity, stronger team dynamics, and higher quality of work. What I appreciate about Nicole is that she makes coaching sessions not only informative but also enjoyable. Her warm, approachable style and sense of humor put me at ease, even when discussing challenging topics.

Nicole's coaching doesn't just stop at the professional level, either. She's been a huge help in navigating personal challenges that have affected my work. Her empathy and holistic approach to coaching have been incredibly valuable. Overall, I highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking to improve their design leadership, communication, collaboration skills, and overall quality of life. She's an amazing coach, and I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.” - Founder & Partner

“I've been so lucky to have Nicole in my corner as I navigate this new stage in my career. She's been an amazing resource for me, really helping me fine-tune my leadership skills with practical advice and tools that I can use every day. I know that with her expertise and mentorship, I'll be able to grow and advance in my career for years to come.” - Staff

“I’m grateful to have had the privilege of cultivating a career supported by Nicole as both a previous manager and long-time mentor. Nicole approaches coaching with a mix of empathy and reflection which has helped me reach a deeper level of introspection and forge a career path which aligns with my strengths of communicating and facilitating design activities to break down complex experiences and important decisions. I continue to be excited about my career trajectory, which has been influenced by Nicole’s coaching skillset.” - Manager

“I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with Nicole and benefitted from her wisdom and advice many times. Even though we do not work with each other now, I still contact her and she always makes time to listen… really listen, and in this day, that is a rare skill. I know that others will benefit from her wisdom and advice like I have. She’s the best!” - Principal

“Let me tell you about Nicole. She came on at Dialpad as VP of design and in the course of a year, she fought tooth and nail to make design a voice that can now lead the conversation of the product. And she did it with thoughtfulness and understanding - bringing balance to the organization. As if that wasn’t a massive feat of determination and grit, she also took the time to make sure every designer felt heard, important, and needed.

Nicole has the rare ability to give meaningful, productive advice while showing respect and empathy for a person. Two things that are hard to find in one package. On more than one occasion and in more than one setting, Nicole has met me where I was, listened to me, and then helped me get my head straight so I could move forward.” - Team Lead