
Lawrence Nichols
B.S., JMT
VA, USLawrence D. Nichols helps leaders and teams grow in clarity, confidence, communication, and alignment so they can lead with purpose, strengthen culture, and increase impact.
Lawrence D. Nichols is a leadership speaker, trainer, coach, and retired U.S. Navy officer who helps leaders and teams grow in clarity, communication, alignment, and purpose-driven impact.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience across military, ministry, nonprofit, and marketplace environments, Lawrence brings a rare blend of strategic insight, practical wisdom, and transformational communication. He has served as a military officer, administrator, trainer, entrepreneur, ministry leader, and leadership coach, giving him a broad perspective on how people, teams, and organizations grow.
As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker, trainer, and coach, Lawrence equips audiences to strengthen leadership capacity, improve team communication, increase self-awareness, and build healthier cultures. His presentations are engaging, practical, and deeply reflective, helping participants move beyond inspiration into intentional action.
Lawrence speaks on leadership development, personal growth, team alignment, communication, purpose, resilience, and organizational impact. He offers keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, retreats, lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized leadership training experiences.
He is the co-author and contributor to multiple leadership and ministry-focused anthology works, including Beyond the Pulpit: His Eyes, Her Eyes, God’s Eyes, which explores leadership, relationships, and personal growth through honest reflection and practical insight.
Whether speaking to emerging leaders, ministry teams, business professionals, educators, or community organizations, Lawrence brings energy, clarity, and conviction. His goal is simple: to help people lead better, grow stronger, and multiply value in the lives of others.
Lawrence D. Nichols is a leadership speaker, trainer, coach, and retired U.S. Navy officer who helps leaders and teams grow in clarity, communication, alignment, and purpose-driven impact.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience across military, ministry, nonprofit, and marketplace environments, Lawrence brings a rare blend of strategic insight, practical wisdom, and transformational communication. He has served as a military officer, administrator, trainer, entrepreneur, ministry leader, and leadership coach, giving him a broad perspective on how people, teams, and organizations grow.
As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker, trainer, and coach, Lawrence equips audiences to strengthen leadership capacity, improve team communication, increase self-awareness, and build healthier cultures. His presentations are engaging, practical, and deeply reflective, helping participants move beyond inspiration into intentional action.
Lawrence speaks on leadership development, personal growth, team alignment, communication, purpose, resilience, and organizational impact. He offers keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, retreats, lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized leadership training experiences.
He is the co-author and contributor to multiple leadership and ministry-focused anthology works, including Beyond the Pulpit: His Eyes, Her Eyes, God’s Eyes, which explores leadership, relationships, and personal growth through honest reflection and practical insight.
Whether speaking to emerging leaders, ministry teams, business professionals, educators, or community organizations, Lawrence brings energy, clarity, and conviction. His goal is simple: to help people lead better, grow stronger, and multiply value in the lives of others.
LEADERSHIP GAME EXPERIENCE
The Leadership Game is a fun, yet challenging experience designed to help you and your team better understand core leadership principles and values.
Through this game you will be able to raise the leadership awareness of your team and introduce the timeless leadership principles that will bring about positive change through communication and connection!
Format:
- 90...
DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN
John Maxwell says, "Leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less." In the journey of life, we will influence many others and every successful leader knows the journey begins within. To truly experience success in any area of leadership or life, there are foundational principles that, when learned, lead to significance.
This teaching is designed for those with influence. In order to become the...
15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH
GROWTH DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN
In order to reach your greatest potential, you must be intentional about personal growth.
This training, based on the teachings of world-renowned leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, will help you understand how personal growth really works, and how you can develop yourself to become a more effective and fulfilled individual. You will learn how to build up your sense of purpose and become more successful in every area of your...
EVERYONE COMMUNICATES, FEW CONNECT
ARE YOU CONNECTING?
The actions you take as a leader are just as important as the words you speak, and this experience will help you polish your communication style so that you can truly connect and engage with your team. If you want to boost your business outcome, spread your influence, and become a more effective communicator overall, you won't want to miss this opportunity. I will share principles and practices for connecting based on teachings from Dr. John...
DEVELOPING LEADERS TO WIN
DON'T GIVE UP! YOU'VE GOT PURPOSE AND IT'S WAITING ON YOU!
One of the toughest leadership assignments is leading from the pulpit. Leadership in ministry comes with many challenges, but you can be be successful. YOU CAN WIN!
This teaching is designed for those leading in ministry who need practical insight and wisdom, while navigating its associated pitfalls. From teachings in Lawrence's co-authored book Beyond the Pulpit: His Eyes, Her Eyes, God's Eyes,...
LUNCH & LEARN / WEBINAR
BITE-SIZED LEADERSHIP OVER LUNCH
Looking to up-level your individual or team's leadership or personal development? Grab a sandwich, a cup of coffee, and/or a pen and pad and let's learn!
Format: Tailored to fit your organization's needs.
- 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Virtual or in-person
These programs are perfect for:
- Business
- Military
- Faith-based / Non-Profit...


