Meet Dr. Kim Nichols
Ever wondered if
you're worthy of more?
YOU ARE.
Your next chapter is defined by
where you choose to go.
Ever wonder what you’re doing somewhere and why? I know what it feels like to question your own worthiness. Limiting beliefs have led me to question myself on more than one occasion.
I’m Dr. Kim Nichols, and for over two decades, I’ve dedicated my career to patient care, service, medical education, and executive leadership. During the process, I discovered that I loved thinking strategically and helping others find their path. But while I was helping others and behind my titles and accolades, my own career path wasn’t always clear. As the list of accomplishments on my curriculum vitae continued to grow, my career seemed stagnant.
To the outside observer, I was a successful physician, but I felt overlooked and stuck. I was doing a lot of things, but I honestly didn’t feel successful. I wrestled with career missteps and frustration until one pivotal opportunity to become an educator pushed me outside my comfort zone. That leap outside my comfort zone lit a spark, clarifying my purpose and giving me the confidence to align my work with who I really am. I learned that survival did not mark the end of my story. I found ways not just to endure, but to transform.
My life has been about breaking through and becoming.
Now, my work is to hold space for others to also become. Through Level Up with Dr. Kim N., I help professional women at all stages move from uncertain to purposeful, from burnout to fulfillment, from surviving to thriving with confidence. My approach weaves together mindset, strategy, and intentionality towards holistic wellbeing. When people feel seen, heard, and valued, they bring their authentic strengths forward, and they are empowered to create the lives and careers they truly desire. That’s when both individuals and organizations rise.
If you're feeling overlooked and wondering if “more” is meant for you, it truly is. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to move from surviving to thriving, there is none better than now. This is it. Take the step forward. Come work with me and transform your life.
Onward and upward,
Dr. Kim Nichols
Where Lived Experience Becomes Thought Leadership
Dr. Kim Nichols, MD, MBA, FASA is a physician executive, speaker, and trained coach who bridges clinical expertise, business strategy, and human-centered leadership. Her career experiences span the operating room, the classroom, and the boardroom, giving her a perspective that few leaders carry.
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Holds an MD, MBA, and FASA, placing her at the rare intersection of clinical medicine, medical education, and business
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Erickson-trained in holistic, solution-focused, human-centered coaching and leadership development, equipping her to guide individuals and organizations through meaningful change
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A career spanning high-stakes operating rooms, healthcare leadership, medical education leadership, and organizational culture transformation
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Recognized for championing psychological safety, belonging, and trauma-informed leadership, helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential without leaving parts of themselves behind
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Recognized for educational and mentorship skills in multiple settings
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Has spoken extensively in academic settings, ceremonial programs, and professional forums, where she challenges, equips, and inspires leaders at every stage of their journey
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Contributing author of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats, Vol. 4, and co-author on multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, addressing mentorship, wellness, and educational innovation
For a full overview of my publications, talks, and professional journey, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.
Transformation doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in community .
Work With Dr. Kim Nichols
If you’re looking for a speaker who can hold space with honesty and courage,
a coach who blends clinical expertise with human-centered wisdom,
or simply a guide to remind you of your worth,
you’re in the right place.
The Road That Brought Me Here
Beyond the stage and the coaching room, I am deeply committed to community. I believe in building spaces where women and leaders from underserved communities can feel seen, supported, and empowered. Whether through mentorship, advocacy, or simply showing up with compassion, I see community as the heart of real change.
