Cheri J. Nichol

management consultant, author & speaker

I spent 12 years climbing corporate oil & gas ladders & 6+ years blazing technology trails at two of the ‘big four’ accounting firms – Coopers & Lybrand & Ernst & Young, as a lead software architect in Land design & corporate integration. I was also a founding player in industry automation & quickly evolved as a professional project manager, change catalyst & service provider throughout the explosions of a brand, new IT industry & an entire junior oil & gas sector.

I spent 12 years climbing corporate oil & gas ladders & 6+ years blazing technology trails at two of the ‘big four’ accounting firms – Coopers & Lybrand & Ernst & Young. As a lead software architect in Land design & corporate integration, I was also a main player in the automation of industry information. I quickly evolved as a professional project manager, change catalyst & service provider throughout the explosion of a brand, new IT industry & the entry of an entire junior oil & gas sector.

In 1995, upon E&Y exiting the software game, I formally launched Capstone Management International Ltd., a second-to-none management consulting firm, successful in corporate planning/strategy/streamlining; acquisitions/divestitures; staffing/resourcing; Land management; IT planning– design, data warehousing/management; streamlining operations; resourcing & executive mentoring. At my peak, I maintained a repeat client portfolio of 125+ junior, mid & major-sized N.A. Oil & Gas/IT companies, employing 350+ individuals to steadily deliver the promises.

In 2004, while in Spain, I was intrigued by GNH Gross National Happiness & the global traction/appeal it was gaining due to the growing correlation of the collective impact of emotions on businesses, markets & economies. Having objectively observed the morphing mindset of a work population, I sunk in to the study/research with the ultimate goal of adding Happy culture solutions to my service portfolio. In 2012, with people placed & projects completed, as a work-a-holic, I chose to temporarily reduce my workload to spend extra time with my family.

Through an unanticipated, long-extended pre-covid recession, I completed my book Flow With Your CHO (Chief Happiness Officer), to reveal Happiness as more than a feeling & more like an innate intelligence.

At the onset of covid, I began speaking about Happiness at high schools, rehab centers, mental health settings & also did a sponsored HAT (Happiness Awareness Tour) tour in rural Alberta in the summer, 2020. In the fall, I returned full-time to the oil & gas world.

Now, a proven trifecta in the business world (biz, IT & people), I have also studied Chinese Feng Shui with Chinese Master Dr. David Lai, since 1996 & in 2001, became certified as a Chinese Feng Shui Energy Consultant in Yuen Huen Feng Shui, 4 Pillars & Chinese Astrology. Master Dr. Lai is a well-renowned global Master. Locally, the architectural designs of Calgary’s Bow & TransCanada Pipe buildings, are examples. Visit www.fengshuiarray.ca for more information on Chinese Feng Shui & energies.

Today, I am grateful for all I have learned, practiced & experienced, both personally & professionally, online, on-the-ground, in the trenches & in the boardroom. Capstone’s offerings reflect all my favorites & where I hope to make a difference for people & our planet.