Closing the Fulfillment Gap

“This book is a thoughtful guide to navigating nonlinear careers with clarity, agency, and intention.” – Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments
“Helen blends research, personal insight, and practical tools in a way that makes growth feel attainable rather than overwhelming. Readers will walk away with a deeper understanding of what fuels them and a framework they can return to as they continue leveling up.” – Dr. Ruth Gotian, Thinkers50 #1 emerging management thinker in the world and bestselling author of The Success Factor, Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, and, Mentoring in Healthcare
“Good people don’t leave because they can’t do the work. They leave when the work no longer fits their lives. In Closing the Fulfillment Gap, Helen Krug von Nidda offers a practical framework to address this challenge. – Brian Baker, Chief People Officer at Teneo
“This book doesn’t just inspire. It equips you to design the work life you truly want, with community at the center. A must-read.” – Cate Luzio, founder and CEO of Luminary
“I’ve seen how often the pursuit of ‘success’ overshadows what truly brings fulfillment…This is a thoughtful, timely guide for anyone ready to define success on their own terms.” – Fran Hauser, keynote speaker, leadership expert, and bestselling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl
“Witty, wise, and deeply grounded in research, Helen delivers a standout guide to career and fulfillment.” – Sarah Young, founder of Zing Collaborative and author of Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments
“Closing the Fulfillment Gap gives us a clear path from uncertainty to action, blending research and real-world stories to show how to navigate setbacks, reconnect with what matters, and build a career (and life!) that feels purposeful, sustainable—and fulfilling.” – Amy Shoenthal, USA Today bestselling author of The Setback Cycle
“With a keen understanding of the real challenges women face at work today, Helen offers a fresh, grounded approach to designing a work life that evolves and grows with you” – Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life That Matters to You
“Closing the Fulfillment Gap is a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone questioning whether success alone is enough. Drawing on research, real stories, and her MOVE framework, Helen Krug von Nidda helps readers reconnect their work with what truly drives them.” – Alim Dhanji, Chief Human Resources Officer and EVP, corporate affairs, at TD SYNNEX
“In Closing the Fulfillment Gap, Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda offers a powerful, research-backed roadmap for redefining success on your own terms.” – Dr. Ella F. Washington, PhD, bestselling author of Unspoken

Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda

Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda is an executive coach, international speaker, and educator specializing in leadership transformation and career empowerment, with a focus on professional women.

With over twenty years of global HR experience, she has worked with organizations including Morgan Stanley, Sony Music, L’Oréal, Dell, and the United Nations. Her work includes facilitating team engagements, delivering leadership workshops, and leading coaching programs for Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and international organizations.

Helen is an instructor at Stanford University, Columbia University, and Smith College. She has also served as an executive coach at IMD Business School in Switzerland and INSEAD in France. She holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, an MA from Webster University, a BA from Smith College, and is a certified coach and licensed career counselor.

Born in London, raised in Switzerland, and educated in the United States, her work has been featured in Forbes and Fast Company. She currently lives in Manhattan with her husband. She enjoys her daily hot chocolate and morning jogs along the Hudson River.

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