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Gayle (Dougherty) Nowak

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Founder, Transformational Visibility Guide + Communications Strategist at The Story Stylist
📍 Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Gayle Nowak is the founder of The Story Stylist, where she functions as a transformational visibility guide and communications strategist. She specializes in coaching spirit-led founders and conscious leaders on brand messaging and audience engagement. Gayle earned her B. A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and studied marketing at Emerson College.

Her work is deeply rooted in her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma, which fuels her passion for helping others reclaim their voice. She guides leaders to communicate their truth without self-abandonment, creating a powerful connection between personal healing and professional visibility. People often describe her as intuitive, thoughtful, and patient.

Gayle is a recipient of both the MarCom Gold and dotCOMM Platinum awards for her work on a B2B website.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Founder, Transformational Visibility Guide + Communications Strategist
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
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Priorities

Topics Gayle cares about

Conscious Leadership
Her coaching practice is dedicated to guiding "heart-led executives" and "spirit-led founders" to lead authentically and without self-betrayal.
Authentic Communication
She helps clients develop compelling narratives and advises on strategic communication, focusing on expressing truth powerfully rather than performing.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Founder, Transformational Visibility Guide + Communications Strategist
The Story Stylist
2013
Founder & CEO | Senior Communications & Brand Messaging Consultant
The Story Stylist
8-2023
Mental Wellness Coach
๐Ÿ’› Clayful
6-2021
Event Leader, Speaker + Host (Invited Roles)
The Wellness Universe
9-2023 - 5-2025
Education/Executive Functioning Coach
Salem State University
In the press

Media appearances

Speaking - The Story Stylist. Featured in The Story Stylist (official website)
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Education
1992 - 1996
B.A.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2002 - 2002
Marketing Management course
Emerson College
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