Emily Nichols, P.Eng.

Emily’s 2023 TEDx talk is now available: What if we didn’t have to be “one of the guys”?

*Human Skills for Technical People*

Speaking from the stage or the factory floor, Emily Nichols nudges technical people to embrace their human skills, so they can become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders.

A professional engineer with decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation, Emily has worked with organizations like PepsiCo, PPG, Janssen, and Henkel, improving products and processes from breakfast cereal to automotive paint and electrical steel. Emily easily connects at all levels of organizations, inspiring deeper understanding and collaborative teamwork.

Emily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering (University of Guelph) and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University). She summarized her master’s thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes.

Emily's 2023 TEDx talk is now available: What if we didn’t have to be “one of the guys”?
- Watch it on YouTube with your group! Please ask each participant to leave a comment.
- For best results changing hearts and minds, book Emily for an extended version of this talk plus Q+A. Emily speaks from the stage or the factory floor...wherever your people typically gather. Virtual options also available.

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