About Nate
Raised by educators and coaches, I developed a deep appreciation for lifelong learning, collaboration, and goal-setting. My Midwestern upbringing instilled values of resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook on life.
With over two decades of experience leading sales teams, I've honed my ability to foster strong relationships and cultivate a collaborative environment. By understanding the power of connection, both within and outside the organization, I've helped countless individuals achieve their career goals. Whether it's connecting people with opportunities, ideas with action, or teams with shared purpose, my coaching approach is rooted in building meaningful relationships that drive success.
Having personally navigated career uncertainty, I understand firsthand the challenges and opportunities it can present. My experience working with various coaches inspired me to embark on my own coaching journey. Unlike traditional therapy or mentorship, coaching offers a unique approach that empowers individuals to unlock their potential and achieve their career goals.
These cumulative experiences have shaped me into a dedicated career coach who is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. By combining my understanding of education, teamwork, and personal growth, I provide personalized guidance and support to empower clients on their career journeys.
…a little more about Nate
Insights Discovery: ‘Creative’ Inspiring Helper:
Insights Discovery uses a four color model to help people understand their style, their strengths and the value. A creative type (9% of people) means that the top two energy preferences are opposites (in my case Sunshine Yellow & Cool Blue). This can cause tensions between conflicting ways of working and communicating.
This mix within my ‘fire & ice’ brain aids my coaching by recognizing internal conflict, finding diverse perspectives, and managing creative energy. I’ve found some of my ‘superpowers’ when overlapping these themes:
Education & Certification:
I have a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Marketing & Management from Wayne State University. I am currently pursuing Co-Active Coach Certification, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Horoscope: Leo
Enneagram: Type 1
Myers-Briggs: ENFJ-T / Protagonist
CliftonStrengths: Learner, Individualization, Context, Communication, Woo!
Values in Action, Top Strengths: Curiosity, Humor, Creativity, Love of Learning, Perspective
Saboteurs: Stickler, Pleaser
Living Into Our Values: Connections & Fun
…and if you believe any of this stuff: