Mignon Coach MT Thomas
Mignon Thomas is a seasoned healthcare professional, mental wellness strategist, and coach with over 15 years of experience in nursing and mental health. Drawing from her own journey as a former burnt-out nurse, she has dedicated her career to helping healthcare leaders restore clarity, engagement, and resilience within their teams. As the CEU-Approved Resilience Nurse Whisperer™, Mignon equips organizations with evidence-based tools and programs designed to reduce burnout, improve retention, and cultivate psychologically safe work environments.
As founder and CEO of Simply The Best Life Coach Academy (STBCA), Mignon trains and mentors aspiring coaches to build impactful, profitable practices grounded in mental wellness principles. She also leads the Nurse Resilience Program and Nurse SOS Sessions™, offering real-time support to nurses and leaders navigating the pressures of modern healthcare. Her work emphasizes measurable outcomes such as retention versus recruitment costs, clarity-driven teamwork, and sustainable leadership, helping organizations shift from constant crisis management to proactive, resilient cultures.
Mignon’s expertise extends beyond healthcare into executive coaching, mental health advocacy, and thought leadership. A sought-after keynote speaker and best-selling author, she combines practical experience, strategic insight, and compassion to inspire transformation at both individual and organizational levels. She holds an Associate’s degree in Practical Nursing from Lamar State College Orange and certifications in life coaching, spiritual coaching, and AI literacy, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and innovation in service of healthcare professionals and wellness leaders alike.
• Clarity AI Learning Institute – Certified in AI Literacy, Prompt Engineering, and Consulting
• Lamar State College Orange - A.A.S.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the lessons learned from many failures and the support and guidance of peers who have accompanied me along the way.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is guided by my Christian faith: to do work that I love and that feels natural to me.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to ensure that what you commit to aligns with your passion, and to take the time to discover your true purpose.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunities in my field right now lie in working closely with smaller businesses, while one of the main challenges is helping them recognize and address burnout.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important value in both my work and personal life is integrity.
Locations
Step Forward Treatment Center
Beaumont, TX 77707