Nick Ernst
Career and life coach with Bain and mindfulness background
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementPurpose and directionLife transitionsStress and overwhelmConfidence and self-esteemWork-life balanceMindfulness and meditation |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | ICF certification; iPEC trained coach; Meditation teacher with Tergar |
Nick Ernst is a career and life coach who helps professionals find clarity, balance and direction. He worked at Bain & Company and became Manager in under four years. Then he left the fast track to train as a coach at iPEC and earn his ICF certification. He also teaches meditation with Tergar, and he brings mindfulness into his coaching to build resilience and steady action.
What Nick helps with
Nick works with people who doubt their path, feel stressed and overwhelmed, or wonder what comes next in their work and life.
- Feeling that something is missing despite career success
- Facing a major professional challenge and not knowing what is next
- Finding balance without losing drive
- Stress and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities
- Building confidence and a renewed sense of purpose
- Handling a tough job market
- Navigating life transitions
Who Nick works with
Nick works with people who have checked the boxes of success but still feel something is missing. He also coaches those in a major professional challenge who are unsure of the next step. Some clients want balance without giving up their drive.
Background and qualifications
Nick grew up without connections or mentors in the corporate world. He went to top universities and then joined Bain & Company, where he became Manager in under four years. He left that fast track to train as a coach at iPEC. He earned his ICF certification, with more than 100 coaching hours and more than 75 of them paid. He is also a meditation teacher with Tergar. He has had three years of personal coaching himself.
Nick Ernst pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- Life coaching
- Management consulting
- Free chat before starting
Nick Ernst reviews
Nick Ernst has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Nick is a former Bain & Company manager who is also a certified ICF coach and a Tergar meditation teacher.
Best for professionals who look successful on paper but feel stuck or unsure about what comes next.
Common questions
How much does Nick Ernst charge?
Coaching with Nick runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nick Ernst help with?
Nick Ernst helps with feeling that something is missing despite career success, facing a major professional challenge and not knowing what is next, finding balance without losing drive and stress and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities.
Does Nick Ernst have reviews?
Nick Ernst has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nick Ernst certified?
Nick Ernst lists: ICF certification; iPEC trained coach; Meditation teacher with Tergar.
Can I talk to Nick before I start coaching?
Yes. You can send Nick a message and chat with him before you get started.
How do I contact Nick Ernst?
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