JeanAnn Nichols

JeanAnn Nichols' extensive professional experience allows her to incorporate illustrative stories, relatable humor, and practical advice into every course. She is an energetic, enthusiastic speaker who truly enjoys building a personal connection with her audience.

JeanAnn Nichols has effectively led and coached change in complex, multicultural, global corporate environments. She began her career as a manufacturing supervisor and engineer, rising to the position of Vice President and General Manager at Intel Corporation. She held leadership roles in a wide variety of functions: product design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, communications and IT operations. JeanAnn earned a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. She holds an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation, and is a Certified Hudson Institute Coach.