In this episode, I talk with Nancy Napier—a Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University, longtime executive coach, and a woman who has spent decades working across the globe.
Nancy’s life is a masterclass in curiosity, growth, and purposeful reinvention. From academic entrepreneurship to organizational creativity, and now to fiction writing, her journey is anything but linear. We explore the formative experiences, core beliefs, and bold pivots that have shaped her extraordinary life and work.
Some Key Highlights:
- How a family trip to Europe sparked her lifelong curiosity about the world
- The surprising upside of being the worst student in a language class
- What she discovered about creativity by studying football teams, theaters, tech firms, and jails
- The challenges and triumphs of building Vietnam’s first international business school
- Why she believes aging is not about slowing down, but choosing where your energy belongs
Nancy’s story is a reminder that reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s vital. Whether she’s teaching in Vietnam, debating big ideas in the kitchen, or learning tennis for the first time later in life, Nancy shows us that growth has no expiration date.
This conversation will inspire you to tap the edges of your own comfort zone and explore what’s possible when you lean into learning at every stage.
To connect with Nancy Napier go to:
https://www.nancyknapier.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nancy-k-napier/
https://www.instagram.com/nancyknapier/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550739335594
Her books:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/645756.Nancy_K_Napier
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