ACTO Member Profile

Nick Duggan

Nick Duggan (he/him) has been developing people and organizations for more than 20 years, and is passionate about making work more meaningful for all. As a leadership and career coach and the founder of Deeper Work, Nick partners with people-focused leaders and mission-driven companies to increase their impact through meaningful, identity-conscious leadership development. 
Nick previously served as Senior Director, Inclusion & Development, at AppFolio, where he built out the company’s Learning & Development and DEI teams. Before this, he led global employee and executive communications for the GoTo division of Citrix. Nick began his career in the healthcare industry, at companies such as DaVita, the American Heart Association, Prometheus Laboratories, and The Zitter Group.
Nick holds a bachelor's degree in Communication from UC Santa Barbara and a master's degree in Organizational Psychology from William James College, where his thesis explored workplace spirituality within organizations. He also holds multiple advanced certificates in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Nick completed his professional coach training through Coach U and is currently pursuing his PCC credential. 
A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Nick is committed to being an active ally and advocate for people from all marginalized and underrepresented communities. He lives and works in Santa Barbara, on the traditional territory of the Barbareño Chumash.

Email Address nick@deeperwork.com