As a new CEO at a start-up medical device company, I can attest to the vital support and guidance I received from Nick Bartelt. Transitioning from a large company role to the fast-paced world of start-ups was a challenge, but Nick helped me to navigate through these with greater confidence and clarity of thinking.

Nick played a crucial role in helping me define my career goals, explore different opportunities and ultimately selecting my path as a CEO. His expertise in developing and executing a comprehensive networking plan provided me with the connections and resources necessary to successfully transition from a portfolio of consulting roles to my current position.

A few key aspects of Nick’s coaching are his commitment to accountability, motivation, and an outside perspective. His support has been crucial in my journey, enabling me to adapt to my new role. Nick has been instrumental in reviewing the pitch deck to ensure the company’s vision is shared in a compelling and persuasive manner.

Having Nick as an objective, confidential sounding board has been a game-changer. His insight and thoughtful guidance have allowed me to make better decisions and tackle difficult situations more effectively. By setting monthly and quarterly goals through a 30-60-90 plan, Nick has helped me to maintain focus, prioritize more efficiently, and achieve excellent results in my first year as CEO.

In summary, my experience working with Nick Bartelt as my executive coach has been transformative. I highly recommend Nick to any professional seeking to elevate their career and unlock their full potential.

Nick took a structured and focused approach to my job search, which helped me stay on track and move closer to my goals. He gave me feedback that I could use and tailored advice to match my needs. As I considered potential roles, we objectively compared role attributes to my targets. This saved me from wasting time chasing poorly-fitting jobs during my search. Once interviews were scheduled, we conducted thorough interview preparation to ensure I was presenting myself in authentic and compelling ways. This included recording role-playing sessions that I found invaluable.

Nick’s leadership development skills and knowledge were clear in every session. He could tell right away where I needed to focus, and he gave me good advice on how to improve in these areas. Everyone should have a coach to continue to develop their best qualities, and Nick is a great guide. I highly recommend Nick to anyone who wants help navigating their career. His ability to give personalized direction and useful advice was very helpful, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.

I recently took on a new role that provides me with the excitement and challenge that I have dreamt about for many years. I am confident that my work with Nick provided me with the tools and insight to successfully target this role and perform well in the interview process to secure the role. I began working with Nick in late 2020 after transitioning into a bridge role that did not challenge me in a rewarding way. Nick began our sessions by helping me reflect on and inventory my strengths, loves, and curiosities. This process was eye-opening and allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of my core competencies and passions. Nick helped me discern what opportunities would be fulfilling for me as I considered different companies and roles for the next step in my career journey. Nick’s adept questioning and insights helped me to articulate what I truly sought in my professional life, aligning my aspirations with my skills and values.

Finally, Nick’s tips on succeeding in a new role have been instrumental in my early success as a Quality Director. His guidance on navigating the new environment, building relationships, and establishing credibility has been crucial in making a positive impact in my new position. My experience with Nick has been incredibly rewarding. His tailored approach, deep insights, and genuine commitment to my success have greatly contributed to my professional development. I wholeheartedly recommend Nick to anyone seeking to elevate their leadership skills and career.

As an experienced Clinical Scientist and Director in the pharmaceutical industry, external professional development programs rarely fulfill my specific personal expectations. However, working with leadership coach Nick Bartelt has been a remarkable exception.

Nick’s coaching style is unique and successful. Through our sessions, he guided me in expanding my communication and influence skills, enhancing my leadership abilities, and addressing my challenges associated with introversion. His approach, which included a combination of insightful one-on-one conversations, informative exercises, and selected leadership podcasts and articles, gave me a great arsenal with which to improve.

Nick’s encouragement to improve my command of public speaking and better audience involvement was very effective. Better eye contact and declarative sentences have greatly enhanced my ability to communicate effectively and confidently. Additionally, we worked on concise, listener-centric messaging to deliver short, focused messages—which have improved my impact and influence.

Nick’s mentoring went beyond leadership. I was encouraged to initiate more conversations, tell personal stories, and be more vulnerable in business contexts. These strategies have helped my relationship-building and cross-functional team dynamics.

As more of an introvert, the idea of networking wasn’t on my top 10 list. Nick helped me adopt a different and more positive perspective on networking. Nick’s networking tools and guidance eased my anxiety over proactive career discussions discussion with peers and leaders. As a result, I have greatly expanded my business network.

In conclusion, Nick Bartelt’s coaching has helped shape my career. His tailored approach, breadth of knowledge, and passion for leadership development have helped me take charge of my career. I recommend Nick to professionals looking to improve their leadership and leave a mark.

Nick’s coaching style is professional, highly individualized, and results-driven. His in-depth experience in clinical research helped the team navigate the unique and complex challenges that my team encountered during the course of his coaching sessions. Through Nick’s coaching, our team gained new insights and skills that they could apply to their roles immediately. Nick’s guidance was invaluable in helping our team members become more confident and effective leaders. His coaching helped us create a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability, which resulted in improved performance, higher employee satisfaction as demonstrated on employee survey results, and greater success in achieving our Clinical research objectives. Each of my team members commented to me that the sessions were highly effective, and provided them a foundation to practice and grow their new skills on a daily basis.

I highly recommend Nick Bartelt to any organization seeking to enhance the leadership skills of its team members. He brings a unique coaching expertise that I have not encountered in other career coaches, and his deep understanding of business challenges make him a valuable asset. Thank you, Nick, for your strong coaching and dedication to our team’s success.

I hired Nick Bartelt to advise me during my job search since he focuses on career transitions in the medical device and pharma industries. He helped me analyze and decide what kind of position and company would be best for me. We developed clear messaging that I used for LinkedIn, resume, and networking meetings, and Nick also gave me numerous valuable tips and insights regarding networking. Most importantly, he was very skillful in assessing what I needed and tailoring his approach accordingly. For example, I had been quite confident in my interviewing skills, but under his guidance was able to take my interviews to the next level. For the first time in my career, I didn’t feel rushed when I had 30-minute interviews! I received simultaneous job offers from excellent companies, which is every job hunter’s dream, but also stressful. Nick helped me navigate the offer negotiation process and was there for me when I had questions. Looking back, I am so happy I took the leap of faith and engaged Nick!

 As a new CEO at a start-up medical device company, I can attest to the vital support and guidance I received from Nick Bartelt. Transitioning from a large company role to the fast-paced world of start-ups was a challenge, but Nick helped me to navigate through these with greater confidence and clarity of thinking.

Nick played a crucial role in helping me define my career goals, explore different opportunities and ultimately selecting my path as a CEO. His expertise in developing and executing a comprehensive networking plan provided me with the connections and resources necessary to successfully transition from a portfolio of consulting roles to my current position.

A few key aspects of Nick’s coaching are his commitment to accountability, motivation, and an outside perspective. His support has been crucial in my journey, enabling me to adapt to my new role. Nick has been instrumental in reviewing the pitch deck to ensure the company’s vision is shared in a compelling and persuasive manner.

Having Nick as an objective, confidential sounding board has been a game-changer. His insight and thoughtful guidance have allowed me to make better decisions and tackle difficult situations more effectively. By setting monthly and quarterly goals through a 30-60-90 plan, Nick has helped me to maintain focus, prioritize more efficiently, and achieve excellent results in my first year as CEO.

In summary, my experience working with Nick Bartelt as my executive coach has been transformative. I highly recommend Nick to any professional seeking to elevate their career and unlock their full potential.

Nick Bartelt is a terrific leadership coach! He helped me first envision and then realize my next dream job. We worked together to define the qualities of my ideal role, and he supported and directed me through applications and interviews to land my next role.

Nick took a structured and focused approach to my job search, which helped me stay on track and move closer to my goals. He gave me feedback that I could use and tailored advice to match my needs. As I considered potential roles, we objectively compared role attributes to my targets. This saved me from wasting time chasing poorly-fitting jobs during my search. Once interviews were scheduled, we conducted thorough interview preparation to ensure I was presenting myself in authentic and compelling ways. This included recording role-playing sessions that I found invaluable.

Nick’s leadership development skills and knowledge were clear in every session. He could tell right away where I needed to focus, and he gave me good advice on how to improve in these areas. Everyone should have a coach to continue to develop their best qualities, and Nick is a great guide. I highly recommend Nick to anyone who wants help navigating their career. His ability to give personalized direction and useful advice was very helpful, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.

I have known Nick for 21 years and he has been the most influential leader, mentor, coach I have ever had.  He helped me with my leadership journey to have a stronger voice, navigate political situations, pivot my career, develop a people-first leadership style, and overall follow my heart and energy when I come across challenging situations.  He is the first person I call when making a decision that impacts my life and career.  He is the voice of reason and introspection that guides me through life’s challenges.  His way of connecting and knowing the right questions to ask is a natural talent that can’t be measured or fully explained.

After many years at the same company, I found myself in a role that was not providing the job satisfaction I had become accustomed to over the years. Nick has played a key role in helping me assess my situation, reframe my thinking, and providing actionable steps to drastically improve my outlook and enthusiasm. On my own, I was reticent to making a change – Nick helped me think more broadly and see the possibilities, holding me accountable to taking steps to make a transition. Nick urged me to network outside of my current company and while I was less enthusiastic, he helped me brainstorm potential contacts and held me accountable to reaching out to them. I have now transitioned to a new role and am amazed at how much fun I’m having again, learning and re-energized for my work. I doubt I would have made such progress so fast without Nick coaching me through it! I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work with Nick and look forward to the future.

During a recent re-organization, I tasked several program managers on my team to stretch their skill set and take on people management responsibilities. I approached Nick about delivering a customized curriculum that would fit the individualized needs of our team who had no prior people management experience. Nick’s ability to listen to the needs of our team helped him craft a training program that focused on communication, providing effective feedback, applying a coaching approach, delegating tasks, and setting clear objectives. He quickly developed a strong rapport with our team members and provided a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for learning and growth. In one of the first group sessions, Nick facilitated a role playing exercise which was particularly effective in practicing the art of providing feedback, giving my team the confidence to navigate one of the most challenging conversations that a new people manager can encounter.

Nick’s coaching style is professional, highly individualized, and results-driven. His in-depth experience in clinical research helped the team navigate the unique and complex challenges that my team encountered during the course of his coaching sessions. Through Nick’s coaching, our team gained new insights and skills that they could apply to their roles immediately. Nick’s guidance was invaluable in helping our team members become more confident and effective leaders. His coaching helped us create a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability, which resulted in improved performance, higher employee satisfaction as demonstrated on employee survey results, and greater success in achieving our Clinical research objectives. Each of my team members commented to me that the sessions were highly effective, and provided them a foundation to practice and grow their new skills on a daily basis.

I highly recommend Nick Bartelt to any organization seeking to enhance the leadership skills of its team members. He brings a unique coaching expertise that I have not encountered in other career coaches, and his deep understanding of business challenges make him a valuable asset. Thank you, Nick, for your strong coaching and dedication to our team’s success.

 After a successful 20-year career in medical devices, I found myself in a role that was no longer engaging me or allowing me to do the things I loved most. I had been promoted several times over the years and ended up high on the management ladder, but I was struggling to feel fulfillment in what I accomplished each day. Nick helped me peel back the onion and identify exactly what I loved and valued the most from my previous roles and my hobbies. As I explored new potential opportunities, Nick helped me stay accountable to those values and challenged me to test each possible role against my list of “must haves”. During this time, my company restructured and I was given the chance to make a significant career change. Prior to working with Nick, this decision would have been met with fear and uncertainty. He helped me to see this for the opportunity that it was. Nick helped me prepare for interviews and kept me true to the passions and values that I knew I wanted in my next role. Ultimately, I was able to choose between offers for new jobs that met my criteria, and I am loving the path that I am on. I am incredibly thankful for his guidance during this time in my career, and for the way that he helped me reach beyond what I thought was possible.