Nicole McDonough

About Nicole McDonough

Did you know that even the most successful leaders struggle with communication, decision-making, and maintaining healthy relationships both in and out of the workplace? These challenges, if left unaddressed, can derail careers and diminish personal fulfillment: Miscommunication and conflict within their teams or personal relationships. Rash decision-making, leading to dissatisfaction and disconnection. High performance marred by low confidence and an inability to navigate complex situations effectively: Navigate any room with ease, manage conflict with grace, and remain centered amidst chaos? Communicate in ways that foster understanding, respect, and effective problem solving? Align your actions with your core values and goals, leading with clarity and purpose?That’s where I come in. I’m Nicole, and I specialize in guiding leaders across various industries to unearth the root causes of their most pressing challenges. Together, we’ll explore strategies for self-care and reconnection, ensuring that you lead with excellence, empathy, and innovation.But don’t take from it me, here is what a client said:“The combination of tools, visuals and thoughtful examples in Nicole’s group coaching program was a game changer for me. She creates a powerful pattern-redirect for my over analyzing brain that I’ve never come across before. Typically, I find introspection painful and exhausting… But not with Nicole. I’m always excited for our sessions. The combination of her coaching, her insight, and her ability to meet you where you are helps you make SO much progress with every single conversation”- Casey [Finance]’ : Visionary Leaders Corporate Executives Pioneers in Education : Rapid problem identification in a warm, engaging manner Exceptional listening and coaching abilities Customized support that brings your desired outcomes to lifeI offer 1:2:1, group coaching and custom team workshops.Ready to transform how you lead and live? Let’s unlock your potential together. Book a consultation with me today.

Experience

1. Executive Coach and Enneagram Consultant

   Nicole Mcdonough Coaching

   Jun 2019 — Present

   Most of the people I work with greet each day with energy and zest.But by 7am, responsibilities flood in, and that Peter Pan enthusiasm is buried beneath checklists and stress.SO WHAT DO WE DO? We pile on productivity frameworks, time-management strategies and expert-backed tips…while neglecting the real gold that’s inside us.(We just can’t hear it through all that grown up noise.)If you’re tired of *wasting time* on over-complicated productivity “shortcuts” without any real transformation to show for it, you’re in the right place. The only Leadership Coach who will give you homework to take the day off and break a rule.With an M.S. Ed. in Leadership and deep love of asking good questions, I’ve helped: 50+ 1:1 clients identify their leadership strengths and design a life they love 100s of leaders and entrepreneurs discover their enneagram type, and 500+ students and coaches grow through massive challenges and step into their powerI work with leaders, teams, entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, therapists and educators on *efficient but deep* ways to lead with insight, empathy and excellence.(I’ve even worked with empty nesters on who am I, what’s next and how do I get there?)And none of it feels like work.

Education

• California Institute of the Arts

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

  2002 — 2006

• Bank Street College of Education

  Master of Education - MEd

  2009 — 2011