Nicole Horn

Consultant

Meet Nicole

Nicole Horn is an executive coach, organizational consultant, and dynamic speaker. She began her entrepreneurial career in 2002 when she left television journalism to serve as co-owner of JMH Consulting, a higher education marketing and venture-building consultancy. Through this consulting firm, Nicole managed, mentored, and coached more than fifty employees over 17 years of practice. She helped build a culture committed to supporting and growing team members as well as clients. The firm Nicole built led with a client-centric philosophy. She worked with universities nationwide to develop strategic plans and helped university deans, executive directors, and leaders prioritize goals and manage people working to meet them.

In 2018, EducationDynamics acquired her firm. Nicole spent three years at EducationDynamics as an executive running the business development team and managing key clients in the $7 million division. During a subsequent acquisition, which more than doubled the division in size and staff, Nicole worked with leadership and team members to support effective change management.

Nicole is passionate about lifting our vulnerable communities and strengthening pathways for individuals who want to make a bigger impact. As a certified Positive Psychology coach, Nicole’s approach to coaching is founded on two decades of experience leading and managing teams and individuals in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Nicole works to align the values of her coachees with their goals and help them uncover a path forward that honors both. Today, Nicole is committed to using her experience in team building, strategic planning, coalition building, and innovation to help people grow to be the best versions of themselves

MEMBERSHIPS & Certifications

  • International Coaching Federation, ICF

  • Certified in Everything DiSC® by Wiley

Education

  • Cum Laude, Emory University, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

  • Certificate in Positive Psychology, International School of Coaching Mastery

Professional Experience

  • ThirdEdge Performance Solutions, Founder and Managing Partner

  • EducationDynamics, VP of University Partnerships

  • JMH Consulting, President

  • WMAZ and WTVY, Reporter

Example Coaching Engagements

  • Coached a VP at a global fintech firm on how to better leverage sales opportunities by clarifying business models and improving how onboarding is communicated.

  • Coached the Outbreak Investigations Lead with the CDC on how to better manage his team and to be more effective in strategic planning and team meetings.

  • Coached a partner in a start-up business to better manage his partner and improve communication to strengthen work performance.

  • Coached the CMO of a national, fast-casual restaurant to improve how she’s developing her rising stars and strengthening the culture of the company.

  • Coached an Executive Director of a nonprofit organization on his path to step down and leave a strong team with capable processes in his stead.

  • Coached a project manager to strengthen her leadership skills and help her share her thoughts confidently at client meetings and build the “executive presence” she was striving for.

  • Coached a small business owner to help him identify top priorities and create a pathway to better manage his time.

  • Coached a consultant to identify how she wants to transition her business and the risks/benefits of potential transition.

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