ERIC DE NIJS, PH.D.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dr. Eric de Nijs is an executive coach with over 35 years of experience in enhancing individual and organizational performance across diverse industries. His expertise spans leadership development, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness. Eric has a global perspective, having worked extensively in over 20 countries, and is dedicated to fostering transformational leadership through meaningful conversations and relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leadership Coach — The Nebo Company
Provides executive coaching to CEOs, senior managers, and high-potential individuals.
Focuses on strengthening leadership presence, enhancing team engagement, and building cultures of trust and respect.
Developed the “G.R.A.C.E. at Work Handbook,” emphasizing the importance of transformational relationships in professional settings.
Adjunct Lecturer — Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies
Teaches in the Transformational Leadership Program.
Contributes to the development of future leaders by integrating practical experience with academic knowledge.
Executive Coach and Leadership Development Specialist — Collaborative Thinking Leadership
Offers executive coaching and leadership development services to clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government agencies.
Assists organizations in bridging the gap between business objectives and people-centric strategies.
Faculty Member — Georgetown University’s Leadership Coaching Program
Serves as a part-time instructor and co-program director, training the next generation of leadership coaches.
Emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the practice of new skills to achieve sustained success.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Doctorate in Human Resource Development — Western Michigan University
Dual Master’s Degrees in Counseling and College Student Personnel [Institution not specified]
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) — International Coaching Federation
Coaching Certificate Programs — Georgetown University and Corporate Coach University
Certified in various assessments, including: The Leadership Circle Profile; The Workplace Big 5; FIRO-B; MBTI; DISC; Personalysis; Center for Creative Leadership 360; and Cultural Orientation Index
PUBLICATIONS
The G.R.A.C.E. at Work Handbook — a guide focusing on transforming professional relationships through effective communication and meaningful connections.
Playing in a Bigger Space — a work dedicated to helping individuals expand their professional and personal horizons.
Contributing Author, “Excellence in Leadership Coaching”
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. de Nijs has collaborated with individuals and teams in over 20 countries, including:
Western and Eastern Europe
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Central and South America
Indonesia
South Korea
Australia
This extensive international experience has enriched his culturally nuanced approach to leadership development.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Reentry Coaching and Training — provides coaching and training for successful reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals in Richmond, Virginia.
