Skip to main content
  • Conferences
  • Speakers
  • Skillcamp
Notifications
  • Strategies for Online and Offline Success
    ×
  • That Will Get You Speaking Engagements in 2024
    ×
  • For a Meeting or Talk
    ×
  • SpeakerHub's commitment to innovation and user-centric design.
    ×
  • How to Make Your Public Speech Professional and Memorable
    ×
  • SIGN UP
  • SIGN IN
  1. Home
  2. Find a speaker
  3. Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson
Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson's cover banner
Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson's picture

Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson

CEO
Entreprenuer/ Thought Leader/ Speaker
Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson
Country or state 
United States (Virginia)
Available to 
Global
City 
Richmond
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson is a globally respected thought leader known for his unwavering commitment to helping individuals activate their passion, potential, and purpose. With a diverse range of roles, he serves as a Pastor, Author, Entrepreneur, Community Advocate, and Servant Leader.

Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Dr. Nicholson is a community connector and an innovative, strategic leader dedicated to working in partnership with Black and Brown communities. His mission is to eradicate generational poverty and ignite economic prosperity for those who have historically been excluded.

With an impressive track record spanning over 25 years, Dr. Nicholson has developed and nurtured several successful businesses. Beautiful Temple Ministries, a community-rooted church ministry focused on loving people to life, stands as a testament to his dedication and impact. Additionally, as the driving force behind Precise Business Group, Inc., he provides vocational training, workforce development, and staffing, positively impacting the lives of numerous individuals. In its first year,

Dr. Nicholson is a prolific author, sharing his insights and wisdom through his notable works. His book PASS-I-ON® (7 Building Blocks to Sustainability and Success) offers invaluable guidance to those seeking long-term success and sustainability. Similarly, his book Teach Me How to Pivot (Planning, Innovation, Vision, Outway Threats) equips readers with the tools to navigate change and embrace innovation, amid challenges and times of crisis. His most recent publication, Do you see what I'm saying? Walking by faith: Trusting God's Guidance Every step of the way further reinforces his dedication to faith and spiritual growth.

Through his leadership, mentorship, and inspiring writings, Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson continues to make a profound impact on communities globally. His work empowers individuals to create a better future for themselves and others while fostering positive change in society.

Dr. Nicholson undergraduate education in Psychology and Christian Counseling from Liberty University. Recently, received a degree of Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa. Dr. Nicholson sits and serves on the Board of Directors for Reynolds Community College, the hospice-care non-profit Honoring Choices Virginia, and chairs the foundation board for the Math Science Innovation Center.

In addition, he serves as a Board advisor for Future Hope, Inc., African American Nonprofit Leaders. Dr. Nicholson is the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions.

Current position (3)

Entreprenuer/ Thought Leader/ Speaker

Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson

Managing Principal

SMN Square, Inc

CEO

Precise Business Group, Inc

Achievements (2)
OpEd For the Richmond Times Dirstpatch

Blacks need control over their health care decisions. The impact of COVID-19 in the Black community has been staggering, and repeated studies show that we disproportionately have been affected. https://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/shawn-nicholson-column-blacks-ne...

Lifestyle @ the Intersection Article

Many people are dissatisfied with their current reality.They continue to search for ways to become betterand live better. There are many factors that canprevent you from pivoting to your passion. Such as,lack of time, lack of resources, fear of failure, lack ofsupport, and even burnout.

Degrees (2)
Psychology
Liberty University
2010
Chaplin
Global Oved Dei Seminary & University
2021

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Activate Your Passion, Potential, and Purpose

PASSION

Bring all of YOU to what you do
* View your time, energy, and resources not as fixed, but as fluid.
* Build a culture of continuous improvement no matter the circumstances.
* If overwhelmed, disengage from what’s already out of your hands and focus on the big picture.

POTENTIAL

If you limit yourself to what's comfortable, you deny yourself what's possible.
* Learn to push beyond limits in the face of adversity.
* If you think what you’re doing now is difficult, it’s probably time to try something harder.
* Connect to Purpose! Recommit to why this matters. Not once. Constantly.

PURPOSE

Is the future going to shape you, or will you shape the future?
* Success is not determined by circumstances but by your actions.
* Lean into change to unlock your greatest opportunities.
* To transcend your current level, you must change your patterns & actions.

NOT GUILTY; FREE FROM THE GUILT AND SHAME

One of the most effective ways Satan can absolutely stop the plan of God for your life is by stealing your true identity and convincing you to have a poor self-image. He wants you insecure, feeling inferior, and walking around with low self-esteem. Why?
Because once you've accepted a distorted identity, you make choices that support the way you feel about yourself.

Workshops (1)
7 Building Blocks to Success and Sustainability
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

Suссеѕѕ, іn аnу еvеnt, іѕ mаdе up оf a соllесtіоn оf ѕmаllеr еvеntѕ buіlt оn tор оf оnе аnоthеr. Suссеѕѕ is not, like ѕоmе реорlе thіnk, luсk. Thrоugh rеѕеаrсh, lіfе experiences (thе drіvе, thе wоrk еthісѕ, the еndurаnсе, the knоwlеdgе, thе еxреrіеnсе), trіаl аnd error, I have fоund ѕеvеn сruсіаl building blocks that when applied саn lеаd to ѕuссеѕѕ.

Past talks (2)
Ministry Beyond the Walls
The Grounded Foundation Kingdom Building ~ Mental Wellness Series
Municipal Building 140 North Alma Street, Vass, NC 28394
May 4, 2024
PASS-I-ON Mini-Series
PASS-I-ON
Virtual
2022
  • All (4)
  • Videos
  • Photos (1)
  • Slides (1)
  • One sheet (1)
  • Press information (1)
This speaker hasn't uploaded any videos yet.
Not Guilty; Free For Guilt and Shame
Diversity and Inclusion
Huami Magazine Nashville July/August 2021

Books & Articles (10)

PASS-I-ON 7 Building Blocks to Success and Sustainability
L3 Publishing House,
2020
Teach Me How To Pivot
L3 Publishing House,
2022
Do You See What I'm Saying? Walking By Faith: Trusting God's Guidance Every Step of the Way
L3 Publishing House,
2023
Effective Leadership National Media Coverage Virginia Philanthropist
Pivot to Passion Academy in the News
Huami Magazine Nashville July/August
Blacks need control over their health care decisions
Pivot To Passion
Richmond Business Radio
Meet Shawn M. Nicholson, Entrepreneur

Expertise (11)

Leadership
Skills & Trades
Business
Education
Workforce Development Organizational Development Strategic Planning Entrepreneur and Leadership Development helping successful women lead Authentic Public Speaking author

Clients

Virginia State University
Bryant and Stratton University
Strafford University
The University of Texas Austin Division of Diversity and Community Engagment
City of Petersburg
Virginia Career Works
Elite Business Strategies
Educate & Vaccinate
The Equitist
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Edible Arrangements
Osceloa School District

Awards & certifications (3)

Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program
The Community Foundation
2016
"Best Boss" Award
Young Nonprofit Professionals, RVA
2017
Leadership Quest
Leadership Metro Richmond
2019

Reviews

Testimonials (1)
  • The Grounded Foundation selected Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson to be the keynote speaker for the workshop, Soul of a Kingdom Man – Repurposing the Fragments. Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson tailored his well-organized presentation for all in attendance, but strategically for men. Dr. Nicholson is without question skilled in leadership building across a spectrum of industries; furthermore, he is laden with a multiplicity of natural, God-given talent. With a beautifully humble spirit, Dr. Nicholson unveils the truth of God’s Word – triggering the darkness to surrender to the light. His passion for helping others to recognize and walk in their purpose is truly inherent. His fresh perspective, transparency, and response to questions created an atmosphere for attendees to speak and ask questions that are no longer tethered to fear. The prevailing question from the attendees has been, “when is Dr. Nicholson returning?” Ultimate truth: Empowering, transformational, and a heart of a servant equate to Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson.
    Gloria S.
Recommendations
3 Audience
Show More
Why choose me? 

Dr. Shawn M. Nicholson, I help individuals activate their passion, potential, and purpose.

Similar to Dr. Shawn M.
  • Shea Vaughn's picture
    Shea
    Vaughn
    CEO & Creator
    SheaNetics®, LLC
  • Temi Adamolekun's picture
    Temi
    Adamolekun
    Principal
    Pembroke PR
  • Tushar Vashnavi's picture
    Tushar
    Vashnavi
    Director of strategic Planning
    Canon EMEA
  • John Gulzari's picture
    John
    Gulzari
    Motivational Public Speaker
    Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Inc
  • Gary Lear's picture
    Gary
    Lear
    President & CEO
    Resource Development Systems
  • Speakers
  • Agencies
  • Events
  • How it works
  • Blog
  • Upgrade
  • Podcast
  • About us
  • Organizers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • FAQ
  • API
  • Contact
  • Corporate Speakers Bureau & CRM
  • Motivational speakers
  • Leadership speakers
  • Business speakers
  • Inspirational speakers
  • Keynote speakers
  • Corporate speakers
  • Celebrity speakers
  • Top 50 Business Speakers
  • Top 50 Leadership Speakers
  • Top 50 Motivational Speakers
  • Top 50 Technology Speakers

Get speaking tips & so much more!

Twice a month we send you speaking tips, training ideas and lots of useful updates.

© 2026 SpeakerHub
All rights reserved.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • SoundCloud