Nicole Angell

Nicole was born in New Zealand, her mother’s fourth and her father’s only child. A mixture of extreme religion, narcissism, abuse, and alcoholism shaped her childhood, with violence and abuse following her into her adult years.

Nicole’s memoir reads like a Hollywood horror script, but through all the trauma, she holds fast to the belief that people who have experienced trauma are scarred but not broken. Nicole has made it her vocation to show others that you can survive unspeakable trauma and thrive because of it.

Nicole is a founder, CEO, and seasoned professional with three decades of experience in team building, leadership, professional development, mentorship, and partnering with leadership teams and CxO executives around the globe. She is passionate about helping others live a full and authentic life. She was ranked #9 of the Top 20 Life Coaches of 2023 and was one of NYC's Top 50 Under 50.

In addition to writing, Nicole loves mentoring and developing others through life coaching. She is a cancer survivor and was raised in an abusive household below the poverty line. She has not just overcome obstacles throughout her life but crushed them, and she uses her experiences to help others overcome adversity. She also offers support to parents of LGBTQIA+ children.

Nicole has an MBA and a BS in Business Administration. She is a Certified Executive Chief of Staff through the Said Business School, University of Oxford, and began her Master's in Organizational Leadership in 2024.

Nicole has two adult children and lives in the United States with her husband and dogs.

Books by Nicole Angell

  • I Lie to My Therapist

    Nicole Angell (in Biography/Memoir)

    Scarred But Not Broken...

    Nicole's memoir reads like a Hollywood horror script, but through all the trauma, she holds fast to the belief that people who have experienced trauma are scarred but not broken.

    Nicole opens the lid of her internal Pandora's Box in this book. Finally, she discusses the traumas of her life, giving an unfiltered, raw, and emotional account of the litany of abuse and suffering caused by people around her. Nicole aims not to garner sympathy but to show others they are not alone in their unspeakable traumas - traumas they are too afraid to speak of, even with their therapist.

    "I lie to my therapist. Maybe lie is a little harsh. Let’s say I leave out some details when we talk. I tell him enough that he will keep me as his client. Like the time I had nightmares and flashbacks and barely slept for a month. I chose not to tel… Read more

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