Nichole (Atkinson) Michelson, APC, PCC, ELI-MP, Enneagram Certified
Nichole (Atkinson) Michelson, APC, PCC, ELI-MP, Enneagram Certified, is the founder of Soma Wellness, a leadership and wellness practice dedicated to helping high-performing individuals and organizations move beyond autopilot into conscious, intentional ways of leading and living. With a career that spans over a decade in corporate finance, leadership, and mental health counseling, Nichole combines her expertise as a licensed therapist, certified coach, and Enneagram practitioner to guide clients in cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and sustainable growth. Through her ARC-G Framework—Awareness, Resilience, Connection, Growth—she empowers leaders to shift patterns, expand perspective, and lead with intention.
As a professional, Nichole specializes in executive coaching, corporate wellness, and leadership development, offering one-on-one coaching, organizational workshops, and immersive wellness retreats. She partners with high-performing women, executives, and teams to create environments that reduce stress, strengthen communication, and foster sustainable performance cultures. Her approach emphasizes embodied leadership, helping clients align external success with internal balance, clarity, and influence. Prior to founding Soma Wellness in 2025, Nichole also served as a corporate mental performance coach and strategic consultant, helping organizations like the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Heat, and CME Group enhance performance through mindset and resilience training.
Outside of her professional work, Nichole is an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying pickleball, tennis, and attending children’s games, and actively volunteers with the Young Men Service League. Her personal mission mirrors her professional one: to create spaces where people feel supported, seen, and empowered to grow. Nichole holds a Master of Psychology in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and certifications including Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Energy Leadership Practitioner (ELI-MP), and Enneagram Coaching. Through Soma Wellness, she continues to inspire leaders and individuals to live and lead with resilience, purpose, and intention.
• InnerLifeSkills Enneagram Coach Certification
• Nova Southeastern University - M.Psy.
• Young Men Service League
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being intentional in everything I do each day, focusing on purpose-driven actions that align with my goals.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is that this can be an incredibly rewarding career. I recommend doing your own inner work first, understanding your strengths and values, and remembering that taking action often comes before confidence—momentum builds capability and self-assurance.