Nick R
Career coach and former BCG principal, MBA from Darden
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA); B.A., Economics, Spanish, Italian, Georgetown University |
Nick R is a career coach who also offers management consulting and MBA guidance. He spent six years at Boston Consulting Group, rising from consultant to project leader to principal. Before that he worked as an analyst at Bloomberg for four years, then earned his MBA at Darden. He worked as a formal career coach at both Darden and BCG. He has helped Leland clients get into McKinsey & Company.
What Nick helps with
Nick helps people grow in their careers and move into strategic roles. He draws on his own moves from analyst to MBA student to consulting principal.
- Pivoting into a strategic role
- Recruiting for consulting roles
- Recruiting for general management roles
- Getting ready for MBA studies
- Moving up to the next promotion
- Navigating career steps in the private sector
Background and qualifications
Nick started his career at Bloomberg in 2013 as a quantitative analyst. He later worked as a strategy analyst and an editor there. After four years he went to Darden School of Business at UVA for his MBA, aiming to move into a strategic role. He interned in leadership development at DuPont. He then joined Boston Consulting Group and stayed six years. He worked across industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, health, IT, retail and transportation. He led teams of 2 to 60 people as a principal. He also holds a B.A. from Georgetown University.
Nick R pricing
Nick R reviews
Nick R has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former BCG principal who was a formal career coach at both Darden and BCG.
Best for professionals aiming to break into consulting or move into strategy roles.
Common questions
How much does Nick R charge?
Coaching with Nick runs $90 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nick R help with?
Nick R helps with pivoting into a strategic role, recruiting for consulting roles, recruiting for general management roles and getting ready for MBA studies.
Does Nick R have reviews?
Nick R has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nick R certified?
Nick R lists: MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA); B.A., Economics, Spanish, Italian, Georgetown University.
Has Nick coached people at consulting firms before?
Nick was a formal career coach at Darden and at Boston Consulting Group. He has helped Leland clients get into McKinsey & Company.
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