Nina Simonds

About Nina Simonds

I work with leaders and teams who are navigating real complexity — the kind that doesn\'t resolve with a framework or a two-day offsite. The kind that requires deeper self-awareness, honest conversations and the ability to lead with clarity when the path forward isn\'t obvious. That\'s where we come in. I\'m an executive and team coach with 25 years of experience working alongside leaders at Microsoft, BDO, Meta, Alaska Airlines, Starcom US among others. My clients include CHROs, Head of Learning & Development, CVPs, Managing Directors, and executive teams who rely on me as a thought partner for their change management and culture building efforts. Through Nina Simonds Coaching, I\'ve brought together a team of seasoned coaches who bring the same care, rigor, and practical wisdom to their work — so you get a true partnership, not just a resource. Organizational leaders come to me when they\'re ready to move beyond one-off training and invest in leadership development that actually sticks. Together, we offer executive coaching, customized leadership programs, workshops, and team coaching — all tailored to your organization\'s specific context and goals. That might include: • 1:1 executive coaching for senior and mid-level leaders navigating transitions, team dynamics, or high-stakes conversations • Workshops on leader as coach, navigating difficult conversations, and adaptive leadership• Team coaching and group facilitation for intact teams and culture change initiatives What clients tell me they value most: the combination of real thought partnership and practical tools they can use immediately — whether that\'s navigating change, motivating their direct reports, or making a pivotal career decision. I have delivered programs globally — New York, London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Madrid, Warsaw, and beyond — which gives me firsthand experience working across cultures and contexts. If you\'re an L&D leader looking for a partner to design and deliver meaningful leadership and team development — or an executive who wants a trusted thought partner — I\'d love to connect.

Experience

1. Senior Faculty

   Co-Active Training Institute

   Feb 2007 — Present

   Lead world-class experential learning courses in professional coaching skills in the public and organizational setting using the Co-Active Coaching and Leadership models.

Education

• University of Chicago

  M.A., Social Sciences

  1997 — 1998

• Oklahoma State University

  B.A., Business Administration

  1985 — 1989

• CRR Global

  ORSCC, Systems Coaching

  2006 — 2008

• Coaches Training Institute

  CPCC, Coaching

  2004 — 2004