Practice what I preach: Consulting with Empathy
Who am I?
Consultant, Facilitator, & Artist
Nicole Ennen - Founder of Org Empathy Consulting
I combine business acumen and artistry to build effective people solutions for your organization
With a Master's in I/O Psychology, over a decade of People Ops experience, certifications in Hogan Leadership Assessments and Movement in Practice, and expertise in creative arts, I craft tailored experiential workshops that transcend the traditional training programs
12+ years of consulting experience working with and inside organizations of various sizes (from start-ups to Fortune 500) across multiple industries (Tech, Construction, Performing Arts, Banking, Pharmaceutical, etc.)
7 years at Google, working on candidate experience, career development programs, attrition programs, customer experience, & more
11+ years of Training/Facilitation Experience across numerous domains (team dev, unbiasing, interviewer training, and more)
Certified in Hogan Leadership Assessments, one of the most well-respected assessments for developing leaders
Working mixed media artist and board member of HarmonyWerks, a performing arts nonprofit in San Jose, CA
Certified Facilitator in Movement in Practice, a program bringing the benefits of movement/dance into real world applications
Extensive experience working with and leading international teams and utilizing virtual work tools
Masters of Arts degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from MNSU-Mankato, including published Thesis “The importance of trust for satisfaction, motivation, and academic performance in student learning groups”
Society of I/O Psychology, Professional Development Committee Member and Conference Presenter
My Work Process
[Introductory Call] No Obligation 30 minute call where I learn about your needs and goals
[1] Thorough Assessment of your Needs
Determine the current state of your culture and norms
Uncover the obstacles you are facing regarding your people and how they work together
Discuss any previous employee survey results
[2] Develop & Implement Programs Tailored to your Objectives
Based on your needs, create an actionable roadmap/plan with clear objectives
Implement individual trainings or series of workshops to build out and develop your teams and leaders
Set-up long-term engagements such as employee surveys + organizational development
[3] Consistent Communication, Check-ins, & Adjustments
Consistent check-in calls throughout the engagement based on your schedule
Assessment of success of programs and determination of how to continue developing your people
My philosophy:
When you focus on your people, your results will exceed expectations
Research shows that when organizations work to meet the needs of their employees, results follow (Forbes, Great Place to Work). A recent study from Catalyst showed that empathetic leadership is linked to higher levels of employee productivity, innovation, & engagement. Org Empathy Consulting’s programs enable leaders, teams, and organizations to work more effectively together through the lens of empathy.
Hear more about my experience and consulting approach by listening to my conversation with Farran Tabrizi from Beyond the Ping Pong Table Podcast
“Nicole was AWESOME. She did such a good job of helping give real life examples and allowing us to explore down paths without straying too far from the main topics at hand.”
— Teamwork Workshop Participant
“Nicole simply "gets" how to manage people as whole people, balancing support for advancing work streams with meaningful check-ins and thoughtful career management discussions.”
— Director at Tech Company