Nick DeStefano
Helping new managers become A.W.E.S.O.M.E. leaders, because kindness isn’t soft it's your superpower
Travels from Myrtle Beach SC, USA
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Speaks on:
Employee Engagement
Emotional Leadership
Leadership Development
Personal Growth
Team Leadership
Formats:
Roundtable
Workshop
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained actionable strategies for improving communication and leadership skills.
Attendees felt more equipped to create inclusive and supportive environments for diverse individuals.
Individuals felt inspired to practice self-reflection and vulnerability to foster deeper connections with themselves and others.
Participants felt motivated to implement practical tips for managing stress and building resilience in their daily lives.
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Nick's Bio
Nick D is a leadership speaker and kindness coach who helps organizations create thriving, people-first cultures by equipping new managers to lead with trust, heart, and humor. With a background in healthcare and education, Nick brings 14 years of experience, a TEDx talk, and training delivered to the New York Giants, Allstate, and national healthcare systems. His A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Leadership framework empowers managers to spark engagement, reduce burnout, and make leadership feel human again.
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Nick Offers the Following Talks
From Anxious to A.W.E.S.O.M.E.: A Leadership Framework for New Managers
Leaders will build trust faster using a simple method to create psychological safety and deeper connection with their teams.
Communicate with clarity and kindness by practicing tools that encourage accountability without crushing morale.
Increase engagement and retention by learning how to recognize and grow strengths in themselves and their team members.
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Leading with Kindness: How Empathy Drives Performance
After attending, your leaders will know how to strengthen team performance by applying empathy-based strategies that reduce stress and increase motivation.
Handle tough conversations with confidence using kind, direct language that builds trust instead of tension.
Create a culture of belonging where people feel valued, heard, and inspired to give their best work.
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Engage, Inspire, Repeat: The Joyful Science of Building AWESOME Teams
Leaders who attend will learn how to drive day-to-day engagement with proven techniques that make meetings more meaningful, feedback more fun, and goals more motivating.
They'll learn how to Boost morale and team spirit by learning how to celebrate progress, not just perfection.
They will build a rhythm of recognition and accountability that keeps teams aligned, energized, and excited to tackle what’s next.
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