Nick E.

Nick E.

5.0

Ex- Bain / Certified Coach / Get into & thrive in Management Consulting

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Studied at International Coaching Federation

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Worked at Bain & Company

Available Thursday at 12:00 PM UTC

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Nick's Coaching Offerings

Pay as you go

Get help with Skill Building, LinkedIn Review, and .

Nick also coaches for Career Development and Life. View all.

Nick’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Case Team Leader

10+ people coached for Management Consulting

Nick has helped clients get into these companies:

Hi, I’m Nick Ernst, a Manager at Bain & Company, specializing in business innovation, organizational transformation, and sustainability, with additional expertise in M&A, Private Equity, HR consulting, and fintech. I’ve spent years working in high-stakes, fast-paced environments, advising businesses on complex challenges, strategic growth, and leadership transformation - and I know exactly what it takes to break into and thrive in top consulting roles. Beyond strategy, I’m a certified business coach (ICF, iPEC) and meditation teacher-in-training, helping professionals navigate career transitions, leadership growth, and personal transformation. My mentorship goes beyond just landing a job or improving your resume/ CV - it’s about designing a path that aligns with your strengths, values, and long-term ambitions. 🚀 How I Can Help You: ✔ Breaking into Tier 1 consulting – (MBB applications, resume reviews, case interview prep, networking strategies) ✔ Navigating your Consulting path – (work-life balance, bold career moves) ✔ Developing leadership skills – (navigating complex organizations, executive presence, managing teams) ✔ Building confidence in high-performance environments – (mental clarity, emotional resilience, structured goal-setting) ✔ High-performance mindfulness for professionals – (stress management, focus, self-awareness, resilience in demanding roles)

Nick can help with:

Skill Building

LinkedIn Review

Case Interview Prep

Presentations

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Salary Negotiation

Behavioral Interview Prep

Nick also coaches for Career Development and Life. View all.

About Nick

From a small town with no academic or business background in sight — no family or friends in the corporate world — to top European universities and a fast-track career at Bain & Company, the journey has been anything but conventional. Rising to Manager in under four years was a milestone that many aspire to. But behind the polished resume was a growing realization: success on paper doesn’t always mean fulfillment or "success" in life. While I was checking all the boxes of “success,” something inside me felt "there has to be more out there". I had always been drawn to personal growth, human potential, and supporting others. So I took an unusual step: I took a leave at Bain to join iPEC, a top coaching school, and later became ICF-certified with 100+ coaching hours (75+ paid), rigorous training, and deep practical work. Alongside that, I immersed myself in mindfulness — now training as a meditation teacher — because I believe the inner work is what sustains outer change. Coaching and mindfulness, to me, are two sides of the same coin: both build self-awareness, resilience, and intentional action. Leaving Bain wasn’t easy. It meant walking away from prestige and certainty — and stepping into the unknown. I know what it feels like to be in transition, to doubt your path & yourself, question your choices, experience setbacks and wonder if there is really "more out there". But I also know what it takes to build the confidence and clarity to move forward with purpose — and stay resilient when the doubts creep in and challenges arise. I’m not sharing this to impress you — there are many with similar or higher credentials. I share it because if any part of this resonates with you, if you feel like you’ve followed the success script but something feels off — I’ve been there. And I’d be honored to walk with you as you figure out what’s next.

Why do I coach?

✔️ It Transformed Me Coaching has been the catalyst for my own transformation. Over three years of personal coaching has not only unlocked my potential but also showed me how powerful these tools are in creating lasting change. I know firsthand how coaching can guide someone to shift their mindset, overcome obstacles, and achieve clarity. That’s why I’m so passionate about it — because I’ve lived it. ✔️ It’s My Passion Coaching doesn’t feel like work to me — it’s where my heart and energy flow naturally. Helping others uncover their true potential, navigate life’s transitions, and align with their purpose is what lights me up. It’s not just a career; it’s my calling. Seeing clients achieve breakthroughs and live more intentional lives is what keeps me motivated every day. ✔️ I’ve Been There I understand the struggle because I’ve lived it. I’ve followed the "success path" — excelling in a prestigious career, but still feeling something was missing. I know the self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty that comes with making big decisions or stepping into the unknown. But I also know how to turn those feelings into a powerful catalyst for change. I’ve been where you are and I’ve come through stronger — and I’m here to help you do the same. ✔️ I Believe in Leading the Way Coaching is about more than just moving forward — it’s about becoming the person who leads with confidence and purpose. It’s about stepping into a future where you’re not just surviving transitions, but thriving through them. Coaching helps you embrace change and unlock the potential that’s always been there, waiting to be discovered.

Work Experience

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Manager

Bain & Company

October 2024 - March 2025

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Consultant

Bain & Company

July 2022 - October 2024

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Associate Consultant

Bain & Company

October 2020 - July 2022

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Business Development Analyst

Bambara

March 2019 - December 2019

BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH Logo

Private Equity Intern

BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH

March 2018 - June 2018

Simon-Kucher & Partners Logo

Associate Consultant Intern

Simon-Kucher & Partners

August 2017 - November 2017

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M&A Advisory Intern

kpmg

February 2017 - April 2017

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HR Consultant and Recruiter

Michael Page

October 2014 - September 2016

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Banker

Deutsche Bank

August 2012 - May 2014

Education

International Coaching Federation Logo

International Coaching Federation

Associate Certified Coach

2025 - 2025

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Tergar International

Certified Meditation Teacher

2024 - 2025

iPEC Logo

iPEC

Certified Professional Coach

2023 - 2023

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National University of Singapore

MBA Exchange, Business Administration

2020 - 2020

Stockholm School of Economics Logo

Stockholm School of Economics

MSc, Corporate Finance

2018 - 2020

Focus on Private Equity and Venture Capital

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main Logo

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main

BSc, Business Administration & Economics

2014 - 2018

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