About Mark

Mark Nickerson has been leading teams and developing leaders for more than 25 years. Across a career that’s taken him through tech, consumer electronics, and global operations including five years based in Singapore, he’s helped build high-performing organizations in the US, Europe, and Asia. His work has required recruiting, developing, and empowering leaders worldwide on the front lines of sales, marketing, product, and operations, often in environments moving far faster than the training offered to the people expected to lead within them.

Over time, Mark noticed a pattern. The leaders who thrived weren’t the ones with the longest résumés. They were the ones who understood their voice, their values, and their purpose and used them to navigate complexity with clarity instead of panic.

That realization sparked the work he does today.

Mark’s coaching blends strategic leadership development with something far rarer: the ability to help people hear themselves again. His approach leans into the truth that no two leaders are the same, and that your effectiveness comes from alignment, not imitation. By reconnecting to your purpose and strengthening the skills that make your leadership distinct, Mark helps you grow your influence, sharpen your clarity, and lead in a way that feels both grounded and sustainable.

Originally from Ohio, Mark has lived and worked across Anchorage, Missoula, Austin, Chicago, Singapore, and now Houston. He’s traveled to more than 60 countries and brings that global lens into his work with clients. Whether you’re stepping into your first management role or shaping a large team, Mark helps you develop a leadership approach that is honest, practical, and authentically yours and in your unique voice.

I've been working with Mark for a little over a year, seeking to define my career goals, develop a clear plan, and enhance my leadership skills.  Mark's guidance has helped me grow and engage purposefully in my career and in my personal life.  I come away from every session with "Nickerson Nuggets" of wisdom, perspective, and inspiration!  He is skilled at asking thought provoking questions that inspire self reflection and personal growth.  I've benefited personally and professionally from his insight and empathetic approach, and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking to maximize their effectiveness. 

- Lisa B.