I’m Thanh Nguyen, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. I help professionals and organizations achieve breakthrough results while cultivating joy.
For over 20 years, I worked in engineering and leadership, including serving as Vice President of Engineering for a major EPC firm. But my story didn’t begin in boardrooms. I arrived in the U.S. alone as a teenager—with no English, no money, and no family. Within my first month, I faced abuse from the very person who was supposed to be my sponsor. Those early hardships forged my resilience, my belief in possibility, and my determination to help others thrive.
I’ve been mentored by leadership and personal growth giants like John C. Maxwell, Jack Canfield, and Dan Miller, and I’ve had the honor of sharing the stage at the Maxwell International Leadership Conference. Today, I use my story, expertise, and heart to help others live and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
FAST FACTS
➤ Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach dedicated to helping individuals lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose
➤ Member of Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for top business and career coaches
➤ Professor in the Practice at Rice University, teaching leadership development to the next generation of engineers
➤ Former Vice President of Engineering with over 20 years of leadership experience building high-performing teams and scaling global operations
➤ Bestselling author and keynote speaker known for inspiring action through practical tools and powerful storytelling
➤ Holder of two U.S. patents in Electrical Engineering, with graduate degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Business Administration
My Story of Resilience and Growth
Take bold steps toward your dreams, even when fear and uncertainty stand in the way. Life doesn't always reveal the entire path, but by embracing courage and making the most of what you have in the present, you can build your best life one step at a time.
The Power of Authenticity
When you stop using your energy trying to be someone you're not, you can channel it into doing what’s right and meaningful. As a result, you’ll naturally attract the right people and opportunities into your life.
