Kim Nicol
Executive mindfulness coach for leaders in purpose-driven work
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentBurnout and resilienceEmotional intelligenceMindfulness and meditationFear of public speakingExecutive communication |
| Works with | Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Credentials | JD; PCC credential, International Coaching Federation (ICF); Coach training, UC Davis; Coach training, Own The Room Coach Academy; Trauma Informed Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Trauma Informed Care, Indiana University School of Public Health |
Kim Nicol is an executive coach and mindfulness teacher who works with leaders in purpose-driven organizations. She is a former lawyer who now coaches on mindfulness, communication and leadership. Kim created, produces and hosts The New Manager Podcast. She also teaches Communication Strategies on Maven. She holds the PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation. She lives in San Francisco and offers private coaching, team workshops, off-site facilitation and guest speaking.
What Kim helps with
Kim works with high achievers who want less hustle and pressure. She also helps leaders who want to communicate with more confidence and treat themselves with more kindness.
- Easing hustle and pressure after a long record of achievement
- Stepping back from the details to see the big picture again
- Quieting a harsh inner critic without losing drive
- Communicating with more confidence in a visible role
- Facing a fear of public speaking
- Learning to put yourself first after years of helping others
- Reconnecting with your direction and re-evaluating strategy
Who Kim works with
Kim's clients are diverse leaders in purpose-driven organizations. Many have a strong record of achievement and hold roles with more responsibility and visibility. Some are new managers. Others are reliable helpers who have put other people first for a long time and now want to focus on themselves.
Background and qualifications
Kim Nicol holds a JD and is a former lawyer. During law school she worked in the Santa Cruz County Public Defender's Office and externed for a U.S. Federal District Court judge in San Jose. She holds multiple degrees from Santa Clara University. Her coach training came from UC Davis and Own The Room Coach Academy. She has taken continuing education in Trauma Informed Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Trauma Informed Care at the Indiana University School of Public Health. She is a PCC-credentialed member of the International Coaching Federation. Her work also draws on InnerYoga, dance, functional fitness, meditation and Reiki.
Kim Nicol pricing
Programs and services
- Private coaching
- Team workshops
- Off-site facilitation
- Guest speaking
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The CoachVouch take
Kim is a former lawyer who hosts The New Manager Podcast and coaches leaders using mindfulness.
Best for kind, driven leaders in purpose-driven work who want less pressure and more confident, compassionate leadership.
Common questions
How much does Kim Nicol charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $160 to $225 an hour. Message Kim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kim Nicol help with?
Kim Nicol helps with easing hustle and pressure after a long record of achievement, stepping back from the details to see the big picture again, quieting a harsh inner critic without losing drive and communicating with more confidence in a visible role.
Is Kim Nicol certified?
Kim Nicol lists: JD; PCC credential, International Coaching Federation (ICF); Coach training, UC Davis; Coach training, Own The Room Coach Academy; Trauma Informed Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Trauma Informed Care, Indiana University School of Public Health.
Does Kim Nicol work with teams as well as individuals?
Yes. Along with private coaching, Kim offers team workshops and off-site facilitation. She also does guest speaking.
Does Kim Nicol help with fear of public speaking?
Yes. She works with leaders in visible roles who want to face this fear. They learn techniques and mindset to motivate, inspire and lead others.
How do I contact Kim Nicol?
Send Kim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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