Executive & Life Coaching

Helping executives achieve their goals with balance, fulfillment & joy

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Coaching is a series of powerful and structured conversations designed to move the client forward with velocity.

I specialize in working with leaders to help them achieve their business objectives. Whether it be getting ready to step into their next level of leadership, learning how to communicate effectively, or managing diverse teams with equity and inclusion, increasing emotional intelligence has a direct correlation to raising productivity and overall business success. Studies show 60% of job performance is attributed to Emotional Intelligence for employees ranging from managers all the way up to CEOs (Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry, PhD and Jean Greaves, PhD). 

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LIFE COACHING

We are 100% responsible for our own experience of life. The question is do we have the courage to create it?  

Just like athletes have personal trainers to help them get to the next level, I am like a personal trainer for your mindset and behavior change. My role is support you as you work towards achievable, yet challenging milestones on the way to your goal. I am your accountability partner and your cheerleader. 

Our work together will help you access your own power, live your purpose and create the freedom to live the life you want.

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About Me

We are 100% responsible for our own experience of life. The question is do we have the courage to create it? Nicki’s passion is to empower individuals and leaders to challenge and expand their thinking in order to increase performance, wellbeing, and joy in their lives. 

She is a Life and Executive Coach with over 13 years of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve remarkable results. Nicki will help you access your own power, live your purpose and create the freedom to live the life you want.

Nicki has designed and facilitated leadership development programs for organizations large and small, and has trained individuals and coaches from around the globe, including the HR staff at the United Nations. She is a master facilitator holding certifications such as DiSC (behavioral styles), Emotional Intelligence, and Gallup’s Strength based leadership. She holds an accreditation of Professional Coach Certification through the International Coaching Federation. 

Nicki loves calling San Diego, CA home. She enjoys delicious food, traveling, and spending time with her husband Michael and dog Pico de Gallo. Nicki’s goal is to visit one National Park each year.

- Nicki Gorini

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Testimonials

Last year I was going through the toughest phase of my life- both mentally and financially. Being an extremely driven person, I had set some lofty goals for myself and wasn’t feeling “successful” enough- at work or in life. Nicki gave me a different perspective, including one thing I specifically remember. She said, “You don’t HAVE to do any of these things. Prioritize what makes you the happiest”. When I realized this, I quickly cut out what I thought I “needed” to do and things started coming together. I will forever remember her for this simple piece of advice. And if you’d like to hear me tell you in person how awesome she is, please call me and I’d be happy to share more.
SAN DIEGO CLIENT, REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Nicki is an amazing person and coach. She has incredible empathy and understanding and is remarkably easy to trust and talk to. Her genuine concern and passion for helping others shows. She forms a true partnership with her clients and helps them organize and form a game plan for overcoming the greatest obstacles, the ones within ourselves.
N.Y. CLIENT, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Thank you so much for your guidance and openness. Though I started this whole process a bit tentative and timid, I have found such joy and enlightenment by engaging with you. You are a wonderful coach and I feel so lucky to have this opportunity. You have already helped me more than you know. I love this experience. I’ve been telling anyone who will listen how great and freeing it is. You are amazing!
N.Y. CLIENT, PERSONAL TRAINER
Coaching with Nicki has been a vessel for remembering accomplishments and acknowledging them. This space has been an efficient, safe space to work out my thoughts and get them clear and aligned with purpose. I feel enlightened and I feel good. Just one hour with her is amazing – it blows my mind.
SAN DIEGO CLIENT, SUPERVISOR OF A NON-PROFIT
Everyone is on some type of journey whether they know it or not. You have the skill in helping them not only define the journey but deal with the zig zags and challenges that slow or stop progress. People don't, and can't, have an objective assessment of themselves or their specific situation. You have a tremendous skill in 'putting the mirror up to them' which is so important in making interpersonal progress on any issue. You heard me and was able to explain to me who I was and how I was coming across in 30 minutes of conversation. That's a significant skill!
FRED JOLLY, DEPUTY OF OPERATIONS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, SAN DIEGO, CA
Working with Nicki was fun, challenging, constructive and a blast. She's basically the kind of coach who acts as a friend who listens, directs, calms, and offers you the choices and tools to get to know yourself and become the best that you can be. I learned how to trust myself, my gut, and my instincts on life challenging situations. I built self-confidence by breaking down barriers to what I think of myself and how I perceive others view me. I learned the essence of who I am at the core and trust that above all else. I found control and conviction in my every-day actions.
WEB DESIGNER, SAN DIEGO, CA
Domenica Gorini was born to be a life coach. She is compassionate, intuitive, empowering, trustworthy, honest and motivating. She helps you acknowledge your challenges, seek the answers you’re looking for, and achieve the results you want- all through her impeccable support and guidance.
ELIZABETH BERRY, VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, LOS ANGELES, CA
Nicki is an amazing person and coach. She has incredible empathy and understanding and is remarkably easy to trust and talk to. Her genuine concern and passion for helping others shows. She forms a true partnership with her clients and helps them organize and form a game plan for overcoming the greatest obstacles, the ones within ourselves.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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Well-Being Workshop at the American Military Society of Comptrollers - San Diego, CA

Speaking, Events, Workshop

Please contact me for speaking engagements, events and workshops.  

Popular workshops include:

  • Performance and Accountability in High Performing Teams
  • Understanding behavior styles in the workplace (DiSC)
  • Discovering Emotional Intelligence
  • Well-being as the foundation
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REACH OUT TO NICKI

I would love to hear from you. I offer complimentary exploratory sessions for individuals to see what coaching together is all about and if we are a fit. If you are a Human Resources professional, executive, or business owner I would be delighted to chat by phone or set up a meeting to discuss your business and people needs.

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