Virtual | Hybrid | In-Person Presentations Available
Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily Nichols nudges technical people to embrace their human skills, so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders.
A professional engineer with decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation, Emily has worked with organizations like PepsiCo, PPG, Janssen, and Henkel, improving products and processes from breakfast cereal to automotive paint and electrical steel. Emily easily connects at all levels of organizations, inspiring deeper understanding and collaborative teamwork.
Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering (University of Guelph) and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University). She summarized her master’s thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes.
Virtual | Hybrid | In-Person Presentations Available
Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily Nichols nudges technical people to embrace their human skills, so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders.
A professional engineer with decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation, Emily has worked with organizations like PepsiCo, PPG, Janssen, and Henkel, improving products and processes from breakfast cereal to automotive paint and electrical steel. Emily easily connects at all levels of organizations, inspiring deeper understanding and collaborative teamwork.
Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering (University of Guelph) and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University). She summarized her master’s thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes.
Are you “one of the guys”?
Most people think that gender equality is too big for one person to solve. But the real problem is, we’re not telling people - men in particular - how they can be part of the solution. This program reveals that we CAN make a difference, and how to get started, today.
Emily Nichols is an engineer who loved working in factories, but she didn’t always love being ‘one of the guys’. Earnest yet entertaining, Emily explains that words become habits,...
Dare to Draw: Visual Language for Leaders
Great visuals bring people together and created shared understanding, but most of us - leaders especially - are afraid to pick up the pen. This program proves that we CAN draw and explains why we should.
When leaders express their ideas through sketches, meetings are more engaging, ideas become clearer, and everyone can jump onto the same page. But what if you “can’t” draw? In this workshop, you’ll realize you can. We'll start with the basic...
What’s Your People Score? Human Skills for Technical People
For years, I prioritized technical competence at work…but the skills that took me furthest were connection, communication, and creativity. Wouldn’t it be great if your technical people could embrace those skills now?
This program is perfect for organizations:
- striving to work as cross-functional teams to enhance client experience and achieve bottom-line targets
- struggling with chronic operational problems -...
Virtual Keynotes & Workshops | Event Emcee
Emily cares deeply about creating an excellent experience for your audience. Expect high-energy programs delivered with engaging storytelling, collaborative activities, and a down-to-earth attitude. Emily presents virtual programs from her studio in Hamilton, Ontario.
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As an engineer and creative problem solver, Emily will work with you to imagine what could be, and then dig into the technical...
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