About Naomi
Internationally recognized for advancing inclusive systems and guiding transformative change across local, state, national, and global platforms. Through her coaching, consulting, and speaking, Naomi brings wisdom, strategic insight, empathy, joy, and a grounded sense of purpose to support individuals and organizations through growth and change.
Naomi Brickel, MSEd, is a visionary leader, inspirational speaker, author, and transformational coach and consultant whose work empowers individuals, families, and organizations to embrace equity, purpose, joy, and meaningful action.
Naomi's story...
Life’s taught me that even in our hardest moments, joy, clarity, and purpose are possible. After the shocking loss of my son Adam at 15, I slowly found my way back to hope, resilience, and happiness. That journey shaped not only who I am, but also the work I do every day.
I help people and organizations navigate life’s turning points with clarity, confidence, and a little more joy. As Project Director of Supported Decision-Making New York (SDMNY), I’ve had the privilege of leading a statewide initiative focused on individual autonomy and dignity and recognized nationally and internationally as a best-practice model. I’ve also developed and led inclusive community based programs and public policy projects, served on a Board of Education, and advised organizations navigating complex change.
I’m a certified professional career coach, trained in mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and an inspirational speaker. I love helping people discover their inner wisdom, gain clarity about where they’re headed, and create a path forward that feels purposeful, happy, and full of possibility.
As a mother of six grown adults (including my son in Heaven and a daughter with autism and intellectual disability), I bring authenticity, compassion, and understanding to everything I do. I live in New Rochelle, New York, where I love cooking, laughing, and nurturing the relationships that sustain my spirit and my work.