Nick Egan, Ph.D.
Nick Egan, Ph.D.
Executive Coach
Executive coach for powerful leaders who want real transformation, not polish.
Works Best With
Senior executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want deep, genuine transformation rather than surface-level polish. Nick is a particularly strong match for powerful CEOs and unconventional leaders (including executives in industries like web 3, energy, and heavy tech), and for clients navigating difficult transitions or vulnerable moments. He also works effectively with leadership teams and has coached Olympic gold medalists, bestselling authors, and Hollywood professionals alongside his corporate practice.
Coaching Approach
Nick’s coaching is known for building deep trust first and then turning up the heat on transformation once the foundation is solid. His work draws on philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness, with particular strength in the neuro-emotional dimension of leadership: the intersection of mindset, nervous system, self-awareness, and leadership behavior. He specializes in multi-day in-person workshops (domestic or international) and one-on-one coaching engagements.
Representative Clients
Amazon, Athletic Greens, Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust, Coinbase, Exterro, Links Health, Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Tallgrass, Tourmaline Oil, AcquireFi
In His Words
“I work with leaders who have often already achieved a great deal and suspect there’s something more available to them. My approach draws on philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness, but the work is anything but abstract. It’s practical, sometimes uncomfortable, and designed to produce the kind of change that sticks. I’ve found that real transformation doesn’t come from adding more tools or strategies. It comes from shifting the internal lens through which a leader sees themselves, their people, and the challenges in front of them. That shift changes everything.”
In His Client's Words
“Nick has coached me in a critical phase in my leadership evolution to be more operational and disciplined. His ability to mirror my experience, ask relevant questions, and guide me when needed has transformed my leadership style. At the top, it is easy to feel like I am not seen, but my relationship with Nick changed that. Grateful for this connection. I recommend Nick to all leaders committed to their growth and impact.”
Tony Jamous, CEO, Oyster
Credentials & Certifications
- Coaching Certification, International Coaching Federation
- Leadership Versatility Index 360, Kaiser Leadership (LVI)
- The Science Behind Success, Level 52 (SBS)
- Mindfulness Teacher, Dharmata Foundation
- Certified Hypnotherapist
- PhD, Philosophy, California Institute of Integral Studies
- BA, Psychology, Sonoma State University
- Author, Shift: The Art of Transforming Limitations
- 20+ years of leadership and coaching experience
Professional Background
- Executive Coach, Advanced Leadership Development Institute
- Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and Managing Partner, Shift Leadership Group
- Startup Advisor, Acquire.Fi
- Executive Coach and Regional Partner, Level 52 Inc.
- Startup Advisor, Harmoniously
- Executive Coach, Nick Egan PhD
- Expedition Leader, Authentic Asia
- Adjunct Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies
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