Nicole Block
Rochester, MN USA
"No matter how busy you are, happiness is a battle worth fighting. Get out of your own way and claim the life you want."
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Nicole's work combines: Education, Business, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
GED
Bachelor's Degree
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Bemidji State University
Certification
Instructor
Certified Resilience Training Program
Certification
WellCoach
WellCoaches School of Coaching
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Motivational Speaker:
Bachelor's Degree: Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Certification: Instructor
Certification: WellCoach
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Playing DI Hockey and running D2 Track in college, I learned how to be a role model for others.
2.
I was working at an unfulfilling job for four years. During that, I applied to 262 jobs.
3.
I gained employment at the No. 1 ranked hospital in the country, Mayo Clinic. As an Employee Well-Being Specialist, I help inspire Mayo Clinic employees to be the best version of themselves.
4.
Striving for excellence, I obtained academic rank as an Instructor of Health-Care Administration where I specialize in Practicing Gratitude, Stress Management and Resilience Training.
5.
Wanting to spend more time with my growing family, I added motivational speaking to my resume.
6.
From national conferences and health-care organizations to educational institutions, I have helped thousands across the U.S. be their best.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
As little girls, we are told we can have it all. We can be who we want to be. But, in reality, that’s a lie. We can’t have it all. We shouldn’t teach our daughters that. It’s a false hope.
How I responded:
As a mama, wife, entrepreneur, and speaker, that didn’t sit well with me. I had an awakening: You can have it all; it just might look different than what you had in mind. I am here to help you find a new perspective. Don’t go through life, grow through life. Living in the age of burnout, with high-stress and limited time, it’s hard to win. No matter how busy you are, happiness is a battle worth fighting. Get out of your own way and claim the life you want.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
With the current landscape with COVID-19, it has been difficult to meet in-person with organizations, communities, and educational institutions.