Helping Leaders Rebuild Clarity and Purpose After Life’s Defining Moments

Leadership doesn’t pause when your world turns upside down.

I know this because I’ve lived it.

Hi, I'm Nicole Nelson, a leadership coach specializing in guiding high-achieving professionals through career transitions, overcoming burnout, and navigating major life changes. While coordinating multiple teams across three departments, my mother unexpectedly died of pancreatic cancer within 90 days.

A few years later, when my cousin was murdered, I didn’t just survive—I designed and launched a career development program for a 500-person department, reducing employee attrition by 29%.

But through it all, I wasn’t just managing teams and projects. I was redefining who I was, what mattered most, and how I wanted to show up in the world.

Because when life shakes you to your core, it’s not just about surviving—it’s about rebuilding with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Why Leaders Seek My Coaching

You might already have a therapist to process your emotions, but that’s only half the equation. Real transformation happens when you take those insights and turn them into strategic action within your chosen profession.

That’s where I come in.

As a leadership coach based in Bend, Oregon, serving clients across the globe, I provide executive coaching that helps high-achievers:

Reclaim their identity after major personal or professional upheaval.
Clarify their values and priorities so they can lead in alignment with what truly matters
Make strategic decisions about their career growth and leadership path
Navigate uncertainty with confidence and self-trust—whether that means staying, evolving, or stepping into something new
Overcome burnout and perfectionism to lead with resilience
Develop self-discovery skills to find purpose beyond external validation

A Strategic Partner for Leaders

Seeking Meaningful Change

I’ve spent over 15 years coaching business owners, VPs, directors, and managers, across two continents and six industries. I know what it takes to perform at the highest level, but I also know that success without alignment is empty.

If you’re ready to turn adversity into an advantage, let’s connect.