"Cristian Nicolae is one of the longest-standing and most valuable members of the Maxwell Leadership Romania community. He is an extremely dynamic, friendly, and involved person, with a natural ability to connect people and build authentic relationships. He brings a rare positive energy, a contagious passion for life, and a genuine desire to help and add value to those around him. Throughout all the years I’ve known him, Cristian has always been close to people — present, dedicated, and willing to contribute. I confidently recommend him as a coach and mentor, not only for his professional qualities, but especially for his character and authenticity." Sorin Popa President, Maxwell Leadership Romania
"Cristian brings together business expertise, life experience, and a rare sense of clarity. He is pragmatic, focused on results, and at the same time deeply empathetic and easy to connect with. His positive relational energy creates trust and openness, making his coaching sessions both impactful and inspiring." Monica Grigoriu, Master Certified Coach ICF, Managing Partner @Coachingdipity
"Cristian, you were outstanding!", Raluca Niculae, Group HR Manager UK, VN, LTK, MD and RO at Alison Hayes UK
"I learned a lot from Cristian. He is a man with extensive experience and has a truly unique energy. I wholeheartedly recommend him.", Dragos Voinea, Co-founder Marsilian
"I had the opportunity to work with Cristian and I can sincerely say it was one of the most valuable experiences of my professional journey. At a time when I had many questions, unclear ideas and no clear direction, he managed not only to give me clarity, but also to inspire me deeply."
Madalina Pop, Co-founder Mommy's help
"Cristian, you did an excellent job at the training. The participants’ feedback was great!", Nacho Escobar, Regional Sales Director USANA Health Sciences

This, for me, represents the satisfaction of fulfilled work.

In 2014 I founded "Cristian Nicolae Inspiration": a training, coaching and public speaking company.
Why?
Because my passion is interacting with people. Helping those around me grow.
To discover their potential, to find out where they are and how they can get to where they want to be.
In business and in personal life.
I am a Founding Member of John Maxwell Leadership Romania and a certified John Maxwell USA trainer, a certified coach by the Academy of Executive Coaching UK, I hold certification in rhetoric and oratory from Casa Paleologu Romania, and this year, I will get the ICF (International Coaching Federation) certification.
I have worked with people from corporations (Ford, Decathlon, Espack Eurologistica, Farmexim/Phoenix Group, Queisser Pharma, BCR, etc.), from Romanian market-leading companies (5 To Go, Autonom Rent-a-Car, Medical Devices & Diagnostics, Total Technologies, etc.), and with young entrepreneurs from various fields (medical, IT, notary, architect, etc.).
I have been invited by various organizations to speak (TEDx Buzau, JCI, AIESEC, RBL, Upgrader Academy, Romania HUB, ASE Bucharest, Junior Achievement, Fundatia Dignitas, BookLand, BuzzCamp, VIP Romania, etc.)
Motivational, leadership, or public speaking trainings, coaching, mastermind groups, conferences, symposiums, workshops… I have always tried to live up to my clients’ expectations – and it seems I have succeeded :)
I am regularly invited to different TV channels (TVR, Digi, Tele U, ZF Live, Speranta) and radio stations (Radio Romania Oltenia, Radio Romanul Spania, RFI, Radio Romania Cultural) to share true stories about entrepreneurship, leadership and motivation. And I always go with great pleasure.

I graduated from the Faculty of General Medicine in Craiova.
For five years, I was a manager in pharmaceutical corporations (Schering-Plough and Hoffmann-La Roche).
But I found my passion in entrepreneurship.
Starting in 1992, together with my parents and my brother, I developed various businesses: Paneli (a pastry shop where we were advised by American specialists), TehnoProf (manufacturing pastry equipment), OptiPro (ophthalmology clinic), ProLens (distribution of ophthalmic lenses), ElectroSoft (manufacturing speed recorders for locomotives), Control Systems (manufacturing EFIS devices for YAR-99-Soim military aircraft), SoftExpert Mobility (development of mobile IT solutions) and Crinident (dental clinic).

At the same time, I have always tried to learn new things and grow – I attended many courses, but three of them stand out, where I had the chance to be, each time, in the first Romanian class:

• The Open University UK / Managing Customer and Client Relations / 1993
• Empretec by UNCTAD / International Enterprise Development Programme / 2002
• John Maxwell Leadership USA / Founding Partner JML Romania / 2012

In February 2026, while pursuing my ICF (International Coaching Federation) certification, I launched the innovative Inspiration CMCT program — a distinctive development framework created to generate meaningful results for clients across four essential pillars of personal and team growth: Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting, and Training.