Most executive coaches help leaders get better at what they already do. SOS Coaching International does something different.
Our coaching model is built on a foundation that most executive coaches cannot offer: the combination of a certified executive coaching credential from Baruch College and a doctoral-level clinical psychology background. That dual lens changes what is possible in a coaching engagement.
It means we can identify whether a leader needs coaching or whether something deeper is interfering with their performance, and route them accordingly. It means we read organizational dynamics, interpersonal conflict, and leadership behavior with clinical precision, not just professional intuition. And it means that when a situation escalates into genuine crisis, we have the training to handle it.
The result is coaching that goes further, faster, and produces change that holds.
Sessions are conducted remotely via Zoom, Skype, WeChat, or WhatsApp, making SOS Coaching International accessible to executives and organizations across New York State and internationally.
It is about self-awareness, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to lead others through uncertainty. That is exactly what this work addresses.
There is no shortage of executive coaches. What is rare is a coach who brings both certified executive coaching methodology and doctoral-level clinical training to the same engagement.
That combination matters because leadership challenges rarely exist in isolation. A senior manager struggling with conflict resolution is usually dealing with something more than a skills gap. An executive whose performance has declined under pressure may need a fundamentally different kind of support than standard coaching provides. Getting that distinction right saves organizations time, money, and the considerable cost of placing the wrong intervention on the right problem.
SOS Coaching International was built to make that distinction accurately, and then deliver the right support with structure and rigor.
Leadership Coaching Focused on the individual leader. Sessions address time management, work-life boundaries, conflict resolution, organizational dynamics, and the shift from reactive decision-making to strategic, deliberate action. The goal is a leader who operates from clarity rather than pressure, and whose behavior produces alignment rather than friction in the teams around them.
Situational and Crisis Coaching For acute organizational situations where speed, precision, and psychological expertise matter. Crisis management, team conflict, sudden transitions, and high-stakes decisions all create pressure that compounds quickly when not addressed with structure. SOS Coaching International steps in to stabilize the situation, develop a practical response plan, and support leadership through execution.
Cultural Competence in Leadership Organizations with multicultural, pluralistic, and linguistically diverse workforces face specific leadership challenges that general coaching does not address. This specialized service works with leaders to understand the dynamics of implicit bias, microaggression, and cross-cultural communication in the workplace, and to build leadership practices that maximize the productivity and engagement of diverse teams.
Dr. Nichols creates a safe space free of judgment to allow me to open up fully and explore past and present challenges. She not only listens attentively, but also helps me set achievable goals for healing and growth.
Dr. Nichols made me feel comfortable. Her demeanor was warm and I felt trust immediately that I was able to open up to her without reservations. I would highly recommend her and look forward to future visits.
I found Dr. Nichols to be a great listener, warm bedside manner, and very easy to talk to. In my search for a new therapist, Dr. Nichols checks all the boxes and I'm grateful to have found her on ZocDoc. Would highly recommend.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | New York State
Dr. Nichols holds a Bachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology from University College London, an MBA from Sciences Po in Paris, and a Ph.D. from Alliant International University in San Diego. Post-doctoral training was completed in New York City.
Her clinical background goes well beyond traditional outpatient therapy. She has formal training in crisis assessment and intervention, and currently leads a Mobile Crisis Team in Brooklyn, NY. That experience shapes how she approaches even the most complex clinical presentations.
She provides therapy in both English and French and holds an active New York State clinical license.
Fun Fact Dr. Nichols has personally traveled to 152 countries and counting. That firsthand experience living across cultures is not just a personal passion; it directly shapes how she works with multicultural, cross-cultural, and expat clients who want a therapist who genuinely understands what it means to navigate life between worlds.
Executive coaching is a structured, one-on-one professional development process in which a certified coach works with a senior leader to improve performance, leadership effectiveness, and the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. At SOS Coaching International, coaching draws on certified executive coaching methodology and doctoral-level clinical training to address leadership development, crisis situations, and cross-cultural organizational dynamics.
Leadership coaching focuses on professional performance, behavioral change, and organizational effectiveness. Therapy addresses psychological health, emotional processing, and clinical concerns. A key distinction of SOS Coaching International is the ability to assess which a leader actually needs, and to refer appropriately when therapy is the right intervention rather than coaching. This protects both the leader and the organization from investing in the wrong process.
Depending on the format, engagements include structured one-on-one coaching sessions, self-assessments, 360-degree feedback from key stakeholders, development planning, and ongoing support through the behavioral change process. All sessions are conducted remotely via Zoom, Skype, WeChat, or WhatsApp.
Yes. SOS Coaching International specializes in supporting international executives and organizations navigating operations in the US market, as well as leaders managing cross-cultural teams and organizational structures. Coaching is available in English and French.
Contact SOS Coaching International directly to discuss your situation and identify the right engagement format. Sessions are conducted remotely via Zoom, Skype, WeChat, or WhatsApp. Email: drnicholstherapy@gmail.com