I enrolled at a private Christian college in Wenham, Massachusetts with a major in Exercise Physiology.  I knew this was the major for me. I was athletic and studious.  What I wasn’t strong in was chemical formulas.  I failed critical science classes that were required to excel in the program.  Talk about a major blow to the ego. After picking up the pieces of my bruised post-secondary career I came to realize that I failed not because I couldn’t do the work, but because I wasn’t operating in my strength zone.  After, an honest talk with myself and meeting with my professor I had to accept that this major was not for me.

I took the time for personal discovery and began to understand where my strengths lied.  It was connecting with people in a personal way.  Along with being a fighter for others, I enjoyed relating, communicating, and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves. This moment was one of many that altered my life.  I changed my major to social work and graduated with my Bachelors Degree.   My sights were set on making a difference in the lives of others.

My life experiences have challenged me to grow even in the times when I was nervous and insecure about pursuing my dreams.   It happened for me in a profound way when I revamped my business and attended certification training with world-renowned leadership expert, John Maxwell.  Joining the John Maxwell Team fueled my passion to launch what you are now discovering, Nicole Simmons Leadership; a personal and professional development company.  My mission is to radically inspire and motivate each person to actively and continually invest in his or her personal and professional growth.

Since, I’ve been a keynote speaker for conferences, conducted workshops, trainings mastermind groups and coached many.  The latest venture was launching Recharge Women’s Leadership Network dedicated to creating a ripple effect in developing the female leader.

I am living my dream right now.  I get the opportunity to travel across the country to speak, train and coach wonderful people like yourself who want to grow.  Some label it as a job; I call it, a life worth living.