Nicola Chambers-Holder

About Nicola Chambers-Holder

Experienced organizational psychologist, speaker, researcher, writer, personal development & mindfulness coach, gratitude and mental health advocate with over a decade of expertise fostering individual and organizational growth and transformation.Specializing in group dynamics, workplace well-being, and stress, burnout and mental health at work. I collaborate with businesses to build resilient cultures, enhance team cohesion, and drive strategic development. My extensive skill set includes executive coaching, speaking engagements, diversity and inclusion initiatives, team bonding, employee engagement, training and wellness programs.As a seasoned personal development coach, I empower individuals above 40 to rediscover purpose, embrace wellness, and find inner peace. I facilitate meaningful transformation both in-person and virtually.My academic journey, which highlighted a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology specializing in Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health at work, has equipped me with a diverse range of interdisciplinary practices.I proudly authored a 250-page research manuscript on \'Minority Stress, Work-related Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health Issues Among Minority Millennials,\' accessible on Proquest. This culmination of years of research serves as a testament to my commitment to using evidence-based holistic interventions to promote well-being and human flourishing within communities and organizations.My contributions extend beyond my professional pursuits. I actively engage as a panelist, board member, and collaborative partner with non-profits and community leaders through \'Gratitude Choice Project\' my way of paying rent for this beautiful gift of life.This wellness hub drives awareness on domestic violence, Alzheimers, mental health, homelessness, and equity and health disparities while helping others to connect and heal through the practice of gratitude, mindfulness, and walking together in nature.When I\'m not advocating for change, you\'ll find me savoring a warm cup of peppermint tea amidst my garden oasis or leading free gratitude hikes and walk and along Connecticut\'s picturesque trails or rejuvenating in nature at our monthly outdoor peace and wellness workshop.Let\'s connect!AREAS OF EXPERTISEProject Management Technical ExpertiseEmployee Engagement Strategic PlanningSpeaking #LifeCoach#Problem Solving, Data analysis #Communication,#Stress #Burnout #I/OPsych #HR Technical Expertise #SPSS #NVIVO#Leadership Project Management #Researcher #Speaker#Consultant

Experience

1. Director of Membership and Engagement

   National Black Mba Association

   Dec 2016 — Present · Hartford Chapter, CT, US

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Northcentral University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• University of Hartford

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

• CT State Capital

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Skills

• Human Behavior
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Community Outreach
• Organizational Development
• Employee Engagement
• Consulting
• Researcher
• Change Management
• Windows
• Market Research
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Marketing
• Multi-Cultural Team Building
• English
• Public Speaking
• Human Relations
• Negotiation
• Outlook
• Coaching
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Training and Development
• Cultural Diversity
• Research
• Leadership Development
• Retention Strategies
• Social Networking
• Data Analysis
• Talent Management
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Project Management
• Tests and Measurements
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning