David Nico, DBA, PhD Speaking Fee: Contact Us for Pricing
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Leadership and Management
Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
David Nico, DBA, PhD Speaker Profile: At A Glance
David Nico, DBA, PhD, helps CEOs, family enterprises, and UHNW leaders build the personal capacity required for sustained performance and enduring legacy. Drawing on executive education engagements with Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School and as the Florida West Coast Chair for R360 Global, he equips audiences with practical frameworks for resilience, longevity, and whole-person health.
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