Nicolas LAURENT
ICF PCC CERTIFIED COACH
English, Mandarin, French
Individual Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Group Coaching
Background & Experience
Nicolas is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 800 hours of individual coaching and 900+ hours of training and workshop facilitation. He specializes in supporting working professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs navigating work stress, career transitions, decision-making, and work-life balance.
With 18 years of experience in China (Chengdu and Guangzhou), Nicolas brings deep cross-cultural competence to his coaching practice. He has worked extensively with international professionals and expat communities, providing culturally sensitive support across diverse backgrounds.
His professional experience includes co-founding France’s AMAP network (26,300 members, €9.8M revenue), demonstrating his expertise in leadership, systemic thinking, and facilitating collective transformation.
Nicolas has also served as an ICF Assessor and Mentor Coach, training 20 coaches to PCC-level competencies, and designing 200+ group coaching sessions through his “Mental SPA” format.
Approach
Nicolas combines evidence-based Western coaching methodologies with Eastern mindfulness practices to help clients achieve mind-body integration and sustainable change.
He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC), Solution-Focused Techniques, Strategic Intervention (Robbins-Madanes), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Needs-Based Communication (NVC), tailoring each session to the client’s unique needs.
His work focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, clarify goals, and develop actionable strategies for lasting transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Work Stress & Burnout Prevention
Career Transitions & Strategic Decisions
Performance Optimization & Procrastination
Communication & Relationship Skills
Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
Cross-Cultural Adaptation (Expats)
Credentials
Education
- ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation, 2023
- Strategic Intervention Certified Coach, Robbins-Madanes Training, 2016
- Psychological Counseling Certification, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2022
- Family Education Consulting Certification, Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Training Center, 2022
- TaijiZen Certified Coach, TaijiZen International, 2014
- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, ENSAIA, France, 2004
Professional Memberships
- Working Professionals
- Executives & Leaders
- Entrepreneurs & Founders
- Expatriates & International Professionals
- Career Transitioners
To connect with Nicolas LAURENT, please email us at enquiry@calmintl.com or submit your enquiry through our contact form. If you’re exploring your options, we can also guide you through our personalised matching process to pair you with the therapist best suited to your needs.
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