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MARK
NICOLSON

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Executive Coach • Advisor • Facilitator

For people with the power to change the culture – and the courage to change themselves

Thirty years guiding cultural leaders, founders, and visionaries to align their lives and work in integrity with who they are

Who this is for

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You have a vision for your life, but you know you can get in your own way

Mark Nicolson works with individuals (and, sometimes, their organizations) who want to access their power wisely and confidently. Their leadership is based in self-awareness, transformation and courage.

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About

Mark Nicolson

PsyD, MBA, MA

EXECUTIVE COACH, ADVISOR, FACILITATOR

For over thirty years, Mark Nicolson has worked with individuals and their organizations around the world, supporting the reimagination of leadership. This is a leadership based in self-awareness, transformation and courage.​ Mark offers coaching and facilitation for leaders, top teams and organizations who are committed to facing the truth and having the courage of their convictions.

"Mark is responsible for my transformation as a leader"

- Tim Brown, Chair Emeritus & former long serving CEO of IDEO, the global design and innovation consultancy

Sample organizations Mark has worked with

IDEO     •     HOPELAB     •     ESALEN INSTITUTE     •     DESMOND & LEAH TUTU

GATES FOUNDATION     •     CREDIT KARMA     •     SONY     •     ELEVATE PRIZE

BIONEERS     •     STANFORD UNIVERSITY     •     AFFIRM     •     FRESH TRI

Writing, Speaking & Media

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Rolling Stone  •  2026

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Inside the New Psychedelic Awakening​

 

"Around the country people are taking hallucinogens not for fun, but to seek a deeper spiritual connection to the universe and the divine" - Claire Hoffman

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TEDx Santa Cruz  •  2012

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How Leaders Learn

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Mark explores why becoming a more effective leader means turning toward–not away from–the emotional challenges that shape us.

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Undimmed  •  2026

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Respect

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A podcast on clarity, intention, and conscious living—featuring guests who share paths to freedom, presence, and purpose.

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Whether you're curious about an offering or simply want to get in touch, Mark would love to hear from you.

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©2026 • Mark Nicolson • mark-nicolson.com

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