Valerie Nellen blends psychological depth, business acumen, and cross-industry experience in her work with clients.

She has studied, practiced, and advised others in the art of leading with a mind-body lens that emphasizes self-awareness, resilience, and sustained performance. Her personal experience spanning Division I athletics, open-water swimming, and yoga shapes her commitment to helping clients achieve balance and fluidity across their personal and professional pursuits.

Val's work at RHR centers on the human dynamics that drive effectiveness at the top of the house. She helps CEOs, C-suite leaders, and senior teams know themselves differently, capitalize on their unique traits, and create value by fostering meaning and optionality.

She assesses, coaches, advises, and collaborates with clients to support their growth and success as leaders and as people.

Outside of work, Val enjoys spending time with her two teenage sons, reading, and walking or swimming in nature.

Be regular and orderly in your life so that you may be violent and original in your work.

Gustave Flaubert

Val works with organizations across multiple industries, with significant leadership consulting experience in the following:

High tech
Retail
Natural resources
Financial services
Education-oriented nonprofits
Private equity