The person in your corner.
Nicole Winkler
I’ve always been fascinated by the human psyche. I became a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in 2007, working in long-term residential treatment, and a licensed mental health practitioner in 2012. I also teach as an adjunct instructor at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha — the same Human Services program where I started my own career, which makes giving back to the next generation especially meaningful. My work with an Employee Assistance Program drew me toward professional development, and as an executive coach I get to work with people on both their personal and professional goals. I believe the two are intertwined — the biggest growth comes from developing in both.
I value lifelong learning. I hold a doctoral degree in Education and Leadership, with dissertation research on entrepreneurs and emotional intelligence — a subject close to home, since I’m married to an entrepreneur and find the entrepreneurial brain endlessly interesting. Our two kids keep us challenged and striving to be our best (there’s no greater accountability than a child’s honest words), along with our lab mix, Luke, and our two cats, Jack and Chloe. Outside of work you’ll find me reading, writing, dancing, or chasing the occasional adrenaline rush — so far that’s included swimming with sharks and skydiving. I’m endlessly grateful for the chance to meet and work with so many incredible people.