Cheri J. Nichol

management consultant, author, writer & speaker

Chinese Feng Shui energy consultant & catalyst 

I spent 12 years climbing corporate oil & gas ladders & 6+ years blazing technology trails at two of the ‘big four’ accounting firms – Ernst & Young & Coopers & Lybrand. I was a lead architect in oil & gas software design & corporate integration, & a founding leader in the business review & automation of industry information. A second-to-none service provider & corporate change catalyst. I was also a main player in the birth/jockeying of an IT industry & the growth of an entire junior oil & gas movement/sector.

In 1995, upon E&Y exiting the software game, I formally launched Capstone Management International Ltd., a boutique firm serving a robust portfolio of 125+ N.A. Oil & Gas and IT companies, including 350+ individuals to steadily deliver the promises. Proprietary, comprehensive, turnkey, upstream/downstream solutions/services – corporate; IT; people; acquisitions/divestitures; change. 

In 2004, while in Spain, I encountered the global traction/appeal of GNH Gross National Happiness & the impact of emotions on markets & economies. By then, I had objectively experienced the shifting mindset of a large, motivated work population. For years, I sunk into the research/study. 

As a workaholic with people placed & projects completed, in 2014, I took a brief sabbatical to spend family time & travel. Thru the 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 & to introduce a Happy Culture footprint into the business world. At the onset of covid, many baby boomers chose to rest/retire. As a pivot, I began speaking about Happiness, at high schools, rehab centers, & the odd mental health event/setting. In the summer of 2020, working with the rural Chambers of Commerce, I also did a sponsored HAT (Happiness Awareness Tour) across just northern Alberta. Great reviews, small attendance burdened by heat, smoke & covid. In the fall, I returned full-time to oil & gas, as an independent consultant. 

Now, a proven trifecta in the business world (biz, IT & people), I am also an energy consultant & catalyst. Since 1996, I have been a Chinese Feng Shui student of Chinese Master Dr. David Lai, & in 2001, became certified in Yuen Huen Feng Shui, 4 Pillars & Chinese Astrology. Master Dr. Lai is a well-renowned global Master. Local examples includde the architectural designs of Calgary’s Bow & TransCanada Pipe buildings. Visit www.fengshuiarray.com for more information on Chinese Feng Shui & energies.

Capstone’s offerings reflect all my favorites & where I hope to make a difference for people & our planet.