Leadership doesn’t have to feel lonely, heavy, or like a guessing game.
At Chasing the Awesome Life, I help organizations in healthcare and education grow confident, people-first leaders who know how to inspire trust, communicate with clarity, and lead with kindness. That means even in the tough moments we lead without burning out or burning bridges.
Through learning my A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership framework, I equip new managers with the tools they actually need (and wish they had sooner) to create connected, high-performing teams where people feel seen, safe, and supported. Because when you grow great leaders, everything gets better. Whether its improved from patient outcomes to educator morale, or retention, I work to create cultures where joy and kindness are part of everyone's job!
At Chasing the Awesome Life, I help organizations in healthcare and education grow confident, people-first leaders who know how to inspire trust, communicate with clarity, and lead with kindness. That means even in the tough moments we lead without burning out or burning bridges.
Through learning my A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership framework, I equip new managers with the tools they actually need (and wish they had sooner) to create connected, high-performing teams where people feel seen, safe, and supported. Because when you grow great leaders, everything gets better. Whether its improved from patient outcomes to educator morale, or retention, I work to create cultures where joy and kindness are part of everyone's job!
Meet Nick
Nick D is a leadership speaker and kindness coach who helps organizations create thriving, people-first cultures by equipping new managers with the leadership skills they need to succeed.
Through his A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership framework, he teaches leaders how to build trust, inspire collaboration, and lead with kindness so teams feel valued, engagement soars, and performance follows. Also known as "Awesome Nick D" to those who can't pronounce the last name :P he is the only leadership speaker you'll meet who carries a weighted backpack while he speaks. Why?
Because Nick is passionate about working with organizations who want to create an awesome workplace culture and that is a heavy task. He specializes in helping new managers and professionals learn how to embrace challenges to become the awesome, resilient leaders they were meant to be. This requires you to learn how to carry the weight of leadership! More About Nick →
Through his A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership framework, he teaches leaders how to build trust, inspire collaboration, and lead with kindness so teams feel valued, engagement soars, and performance follows. Also known as "Awesome Nick D" to those who can't pronounce the last name :P he is the only leadership speaker you'll meet who carries a weighted backpack while he speaks. Why?
Because Nick is passionate about working with organizations who want to create an awesome workplace culture and that is a heavy task. He specializes in helping new managers and professionals learn how to embrace challenges to become the awesome, resilient leaders they were meant to be. This requires you to learn how to carry the weight of leadership! More About Nick →
What Nick's awesome past clients have to say!
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“ Nick is an AWESOME educator, facilitator and speaker. I have worked with Nick on a variety of events for different audiences, both large and small and a variety of topics. He has been able to cater to exactly what that group needed and met them where they were at but also challenged and pushed the students to think further. He is great to work with and can make any program that you have AWESOME! ”
Brittany Pruim, M.Ed.
College Counseling Asst., Head-Royce School
A few of Nick's AWESOME partners:
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What the ruck?You might have been asking yourself this question: What's with this guy and wearing a backpack?
AKA a Ruck Here's why Nick finds it necessary to be the only leadership speaker to do presentations and programs with 30 pounds (or more!) on his back....and yes he really will do this for your session!! |
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When you book a program with Nick...
FUN
He will always bring high energy and contagious enthusiasm. |
EMPOWERING
Nick teaches practical confidence skill building techniques. |
STRENGTHENING
He'll show you how to handle failure and develop an awesome mindset. |
ENLIGHTENING
His programs help you reflect and discover your values and strengths. |
Check out Nick in action ↓
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