Dr. Eric de Nijs

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

• 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.