
Meet
Tricia Nabors
How My Journey Began...
After three decades of working under leaders who often lacked essential leadership skills, the final chapter of my executive role pushed me to examine how their influence had shaped my fear-based habits and ultimately led me back to my core values. While I enjoyed the work, I found myself increasingly depleted by leadership that lacked vision and care. At the same time, my role as a clinician, while meaningful, left me disillusioned with the limitations of the medical model, prompting me to imagine a new way to support lasting growth. I began to dream of helping leaders unlearn fear-driven patterns and lead with integrity, resilience, and purpose. Coaching became my “passion position,” a space where I could empower clients through emotional intelligence, authenticity, and aligned action, free from the constraints of diagnosis and the dynamics of fear-based power and control. That journey led me to the work I do today: partnering with emerging and values-driven leaders who are ready to lead with intention and create meaningful impact.
A Unique Blend of Leadership Coaching
With over 30 years of experience in clinical therapy, nonprofit leadership, and executive coaching, I founded Nabors Coaching Group in 2013 to reimagine leadership from the inside out.
My journey spans business, education, counseling, and systems thinking, giving me a wide lens and deep empathy for the challenges leaders face at every level. I’ve coached C-suite executives navigating complex dynamics, and I’ve walked alongside system-impacted individuals preparing to reenter society. That range has shaped a coaching approach that honors the whole person, not just their title, role, or résumé.
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Discover Your Unique Voice
Lead Boldly for Impact. Live Intentionally for Purpose.
Bold leadership isn’t about performance; it’s about presence and real impact.
Intentional living isn’t passive; it’s purpose in motion.
Both require courage, clarity, and a willingness to lead from within.
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I know this not just from what I teach, but from how I live.
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As a woman of color, I know what it feels like to be minimized, overlooked, and questioned, not because of my abilities, but because my skin color didn’t match the assumptions tied to the title I held. The doubt wasn’t about competence; it was rooted in bias.
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Sometimes the message was subtle. Other times, it was unmistakably clear: Your voice doesn’t belong here. Or worse: You can’t possibly be the person I spoke to on the phone. And then there were moments when my voice was appropriated, invited only when others lacked the courage to say what they saw, heard, or felt. I was asked to speak truth to power, not because my voice was always valued, but because the room needed a truth-teller. I showed up. And yes, it made a difference. But it also came at a cost.
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It happened more often than I care to admit. A potential client would call, we’d schedule an appointment, and when they arrived, I’d be met with confusion: “Who are you?” As if someone who looked like me couldn’t possibly hold the position I did.
And ​When candid feedback was requested and I delivered it, I’d sometimes be met with, “Do you think your insight is a bit too aggressive?” These were the moments that left me questioning: Should I keep assimilating? Or should I lean into what I’ve always been in my personal life, REAL, cushioned with care and compassion?
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Over time, I chose the latter. I learned to reclaim my voice, and to use it as a source of power, clarity, and truth. Now, I help others do the same.
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Empathy is the heart of my work.
You may not share my exact experience, but chances are, you know what it feels like to be overlooked, dismissed, silenced, or second-guessed. That’s where we begin, by honoring your truth, uncovering your voice, and helping you lead with authenticity and purpose.
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Standing in your truth often comes at a cost, and I’ve felt that cost firsthand.
I’ve endured losses, both personal and professional, that I now consider wins because they made space for deeper alignment. I’ve been misunderstood, dismissed, and underestimated. And yet, I refuse to trade presence for performance.
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I’ve chosen to lead boldly, not because I have it all figured out, but because I refuse to lead in fear.
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Throughout my career as a clinical therapist, executive director, nonprofit leader, and coach, I’ve helped hundreds of people from all walks of life rediscover their voice, reconnect to their values, and step fully into the leader they were always meant to be.
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This work isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.
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As your coach, I won’t simply help you refine your leadership skills. I’ll walk alongside you as you unlearn what no longer serves you, embrace your strengths, and develop the clarity and confidence to lead from within.
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Because when you honor your voice, especially in spaces where it’s been silenced, you don’t just transform your leadership. You transform your life.
Helping You Get REAL to Lead Boldly
Whether through individual coaching, leadership training, online programs, or speaking engagements, my work is rooted in helping leaders uncover and embody their truth. My signature framework, GETTING REAL: Recognize, Explore, Adapt, Live, is a straightforward yet transformative process that supports personal growth and powerful leadership from the inside out.
What You Should Know About Me
Coaching is a personal and powerful journey.
It’s important to find a coach who not only understands your goals but also aligns with your values and style.
To help you decide if we’re a good fit, here’s how clients and colleagues often describe me:
Dedicated to Positive Outcomes
"Becoming an exceptional leader requires dedication, introspection, and hard work. You’ll find that Trish is 100% committed to your success."
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Forthright Communicator
"Trish is committed to being an active and undistracted listener. This means she listens carefully to what you say (and don’t say), all the while asking questions. Trish is a truth speaker; she’s not afraid to say the hard things in a respectful, supportive way on your REAL journey."
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A Fearless Advocate
"As you embrace a journey of growth, you’ll find situations where you’ll need to take leaps of faith. Don’t worry. Trish will stand with you and by you."
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Intentionally Take The Next Step
There’s a quote from Brené Brown that speaks directly to how I approach leadership development:
“Who you are is how you lead.”
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I believe deeply that the leaders of tomorrow must start with a deeper understanding of themselves today. Self-awareness isn’t optional, it’s foundational. Before you can guide, influence, or lead others with integrity, you have to be willing to explore what’s driving you.
Are you ready to take the next step with me?











