Leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely, heavy, or like a guessing game. If you’re a new or emerging leader, you already know leadership can feel overwhelming. It's a little like juggling people, expectations, and constant change...but nobody taught you how to be a juggler...ahem, LEADER! 

It doesn’t have to stay that way!

At Chasing the Awesome Life, I help organizations grow confident, people-first leaders who inspire trust, communicate with clarity, and lead with kindness. Through my A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership Framework, I equip new managers with the real tools they need (and wish they had sooner) to build connected, high-performing teams. Leaders need the skills to create teams where people feel seen, safe, and supported.

When leaders grow, everything gets better, from patient outcomes to educator morale to retention. Together, we’ll build cultures where joy and kindness aren’t just encouraged, they’re expected!

Meet Nick D!

energetic man with glasses and curly hair, pointing at camera
Nick D is a leadership speaker and kindness coach who helps organizations create thriving, people-first cultures by equipping new managers with the skills they need to lead with confidence and compassion.

Through his A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership Framework, Nick shows leaders how to build trust, inspire collaboration, and lead with kindness. This matteres because when teams feel valued, engagement soars, and performance follows.

​Also known as “Awesome Nick D” (because his last name can be a full cardio workout to pronounce 😄), he’s the only leadership speaker you’ll ever meet who carries a weighted backpack on stage. Why?

Because leadership is heavy. And Nick believes the weight of leadership isn’t something to avoid, rather, it’s something to train for. He partners with organizations that want to embrace challenge, strengthen resilience, and create workplaces where kindness is the norm, not the exception. More About Nick →
​Organizations across healthcare, education, and beyond trust Nick D to bring energy, clarity, and kindness to their leadership journey. Here are just a few who’ve partnered with him to create workplaces where people love to lead and love where they work.

​Read what Nick's clients are saying about him!  


What to Expect When You Bring Nick D to Your Team

FUN
Nick’s sessions bring laughter, movement, and contagious energy that make learning stick.
EMPOWERING
Every session helps leaders grow real confidence through practical tools and relatable stories.
STRENGTHENING
Nick helps your leaders turn challenges into confidence and failure into fuel.
ENLIGHTENING
Participants leave with clarity about who they are, how they lead, and how to bring out the best in others.
Every great culture starts with one brave leader willing to lead with kindness. Whether that’s you, your team, or your entire organization, the next step toward awesome leadership starts right here.

Let’s make work a place people want to show up to.
Because when leaders grow, everything gets better.
Interested in working with Nick?
​Click the button below to schedule a short call to discuss your team needs!