After nearly 15 years in C-suite roles and more than three decades advising senior leaders, I've seen the same pattern emerge across industries, organizations, and leadership levels: the executives who endure are rarely the most talented ones. They are the ones who understand what the seat actually demands, and have built themselves for it deliberately. Most don't. They arrive at the C-suite having mastered every rung of the ladder below it, only to discover that the top floor operates by an entirely different set of rules. The judgment required is different. The visibility is different. The politics, the accountability, the scrutiny — all of it amplifies overnight. Nobody tells you this in advance.
"I built Coachsulting® because I was tired of watching exceptional leaders struggle with problems that were entirely preventable — if someone had been willing to tell them the truth about what they were walking into." My work is grounded in that truth. Through the proprietary Coachsulting® method, which integrates strategic rigor with executive development in a way few advisors are positioned to offer, I serve as an embedded strategic partner to the leaders navigating the decisions that matter most.
The result is advisory that is both reflective and decisive, grounded in the realities of enterprise complexity, organizational politics, board dynamics, and the kind of sustained pressure that only executive leadership creates. For the leaders I work with, across global Fortune 1000 organizations, this is not a coaching engagement. It is a strategic partnership built around the moments that define their careers.
That experience and philosophy also underpins The Executive Code: Rise. Lead. Last., a field guide I wrote to make the unwritten rules of executive leadership explicit, before experience makes them unforgiving. If you're ready to lead with intent and land with impact, let's talk.
Clients find Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting offers good value for cost, with high-quality deliverables and timely project management. Specific project costs were not mentioned; however, clients noted effective personal branding and career coaching that led to measurable success.
Clients appreciated Andrea's ongoing support even after initial objectives were achieved, ensuring sustained success and continuous improvement.
Challenges in Action Plan Execution
One client suggested that drilling into action plans during consultation sessions could help mark progress more effectively.
High Level of Professionalism
Clients consistently noted Andrea's professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication, which fostered trust and facilitated productive engagements.
Enhanced Financial Planning
Andrea's expertise in financial planning and forecasting helped clients optimize their financial models, reducing risks and ensuring realistic and achievable projections.
Constructive Feedback
Andrea's honest and supportive feedback helped clients refine their career plans, personal branding, and business strategies, contributing to their overall success.
No Identified Areas for Improvement
Several clients found no areas for improvement, indicating high satisfaction with the services provided by Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting.
"Their reading resources, advisory boards, and network are impressive."
Jan 24, 2024
Client Account Executive, Shopify
Anisha Datwani
eCommerce
Canada
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting provides ongoing corporate coaching services for an e-commerce company. The goal is to identify the client's values and goals to create a path forward in their career.
The client has been pleased with the results of the engagement. Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting manages the project well and communicates effectively through virtual meetings. Overall, the client has been impressed with the experience and insights they've provided. Customers can expect great service.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Client Account Executive of Shopify
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Sell ecommercr software products
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting to accomplish?
Identify the next step in my career
SOLUTION
How did you find Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Referral
Why did you select Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting over others?
High ratings
How many teammates from Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting were assigned to this project?
Other
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Andrea is a seasoned executive who is deeply invested in her clients success. Through 1-1 coaching sessions she aims to help identify ones values, goals, limiting beliefs, and a path forward. Andrea had a set of materials We went through that was a helpful tool in self discovery and our discussions. Andrea offers great resources and reading material relevant to the topics that we discuss
She forms advisory groups with her clients so we can benefit from navigating similar challenges in the workplace as well as bring in reputable guest speakers to address key leadership areas Andrea is a great thought partner and coach to support in achieving your career goals.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Resume writing
Networking
Initiate interview process
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes
What was your primary form of communication with Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Executive experience and insight. Their reading resources, advisory boards, and network are impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting could have done differently?
Na
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Corporate Training & Coaching for Consulting Company
Corporate Training & Coaching
Career Consulting
+1
Less than $10,000
Oct. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Andrea has been very responsive to my questions."
Jan 24, 2024
VP of Finance, Consulting Company
Richard Fowler
Other industries
Austin, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting provides corporate training and coaching services for a consulting firm employee. The scope includes updating the client's resume, LinkedIn profile, and network.
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting has successfully updated the client's LinkedIn profile and resume, providing a more seamless job search. The team is responsive to questions. They have a smooth process and genuine care about the client's success.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP of Finance of N/A
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Provides Executive coaching/consulting.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting to accomplish?
Position myself for my next role.
Better understand my values and priorities.
Understand my gaps in personal and professional development.
SOLUTION
How did you find Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Referral
Why did you select Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting over others?
Referred to me
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
I engaged Andrea to help prepare me for my job search. I needed help with better understanding on-line networking, updating my resume, updating my LinkedIn profile, and tips on networking in the town I recently moved to, among other things. Separate from that, I was looking for someone to guide me though exercises that would help me better understand what types of companies would be a good match for my values/priorities and to assist with getting my resume in front of other executives.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
My resume has been updated. My LinkedIn profile has been updated. I have a sample cover letter than I can share with recruiters. I have a much better idea how to go about my job search. And, we completed a values exercise that gave me a good idea of what types of cultures will be a good match for me. Also, Andrea shared my resume across her network.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Andrea has been very responsive to my questions and has always turned around work products quickly.
What was your primary form of communication with Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Andrea has a great process for helping someone in my position work through a process that is new to me. Also, on a personal level she cares about my success and finding the job that I am looking for.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting could have done differently?
None
RATINGS
5.0
"Andrea has far exceeded my expectations for this process and I feel lucky to have found her."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"I have been very pleased with the progress that I've made based on her guidance."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Andrea has always turned around any work product quickly and is very responsive to any questions that I have."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Andrea has been open to any questions that I have and the fee for her services is very fair."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Corporate Training & Coaching for Marketing Executive
Corporate Training & Coaching
Change Management Consulting
+1
Less than $10,000
Nov. 2023 - Feb. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I was very satisfied with the services provided, the results, and most importantly, the journey I was able to go through."
Jan 24, 2024
Client, Corporate Training & Coaching
Matthieu Tagnon
Other industries
Dallas, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting re-energized a job search for a marketing executive. The team also identified resources and enhanced the client's interview skills.
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting delivered a modernized resume and LinkedIn profile, but they also guided the client through the steps of building their personal brand and career statements. The team's support and encouragement were instrumental in driving the project forward.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an employee of a healthcare company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
I am a Marketing executive transitioning to the next phase of my career.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting to accomplish?
Re-energize my search efforts
Define clear career goals
Enhance interview skills
SOLUTION
How did you find Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Online Search
Clutch Site
Why did you select Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
My priority was to re-energize my job search, and as such, my primary objective was to identify the necessary resources and enhance their utilization to bring new energy in my job search strategy, with the objective of securing a new position in Q1 2024. As a secondary objective, I wanted to improve my interview skills, focusing on better understanding (today’s) recruiters’ expectations and delivering efficient and engaging answers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Updated and modernized resume and LinkedIn profile based on... - Revised personal brand statement and... - Revised career statement and... - Updated bio Better understanding of career needs and priorities.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Our work was articulated around a methodology with Andrea introduced me to, helping me navigate the needs of a modern job search. Starting with identifying my key values, Andrea guided me through the steps of building my personal brand and career statements, my bio and finally my resume. Her support and encouragement were instrumental in driving my progress and in reaching my objectives.
What was your primary form of communication with Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Andrea excels in establishing a rapport characterized by confidence and professionalism, creating a nurturing environment conducive to growth and self-discovery.
Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?
No. I was very satisfied with the services provided, the results, and most importantly, the journey I was able to go through.
RATINGS
5.0
"On all aspects of this "project" (quality of work, methodology, rapport) I was extremely satisfied with the experience."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Professionalism, methodology"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"1on1 meetings twice a month. Personal work to be done in between. Always on time."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Great value for money. Objectives were reached with high levels of satisfaction and on time."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I am strongly recommend Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting to anyone who needs to build the right foundations for a successful job search.
Career Support & Consultation for Construction Services Co
Corporate Training & Coaching
Career Consulting
Less than $10,000
Mar. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team has always met deadlines and has been very responsive to requests."
Sep 10, 2023
Senior VP, Construction Services Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting provides ongoing career support and consultation for a construction services company. They offer regular career advice and help the client with a C-suite opportunity.
The client is happy with Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting's services. The team provides support and guidance while meeting deadlines and responding to requests. They communicate efficiently via meetings and email. Their honest feedback is noteworthy.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Sr. Vice President of a construction company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Our company is a leader in providing facilities and construction services throughout the Southwest.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting to accomplish?
Navigate intra company politics
Postion myself for a C suite opportunity
Provide regular advice on navigating my career
SOLUTION
How did you find Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
Referral
Why did you select Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting over others?
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Provide ongoing career support and consulation.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Making progress towards my career goals and providing support and guidance on issue that arise during the time we have worked together.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The team has always met deadlines and has been very responsive to requests.
What was your primary form of communication with Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Andrea is a very experienced and personal individual. She provides honest feedback while supporting my career objectives.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting could have done differently?
None right now.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Locations (1)
15511 State Highway 71Spicewood, TX,
United States78669
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