Nikki Maginn

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Founder & CEO at Inside Out Engineering

Knoxville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Nikki Maginn is the Founder and CEO of Inside Out Engineering, a company dedicated to emotional intelligence training for technical teams. A nuclear engineer from the University of Tennessee, she leverages her experience in leadership roles at companies like Dematic to help engineering organizations improve communication, collaboration, and leadership under pressure.

Outside of her professional life, Nikki is a pilot and was a former Division I athlete. Her family has a deep history in aviation and engineering, which sparked her interest in how complex systems—both mechanical and human—work. She is passionate about reimagining how engineers are developed to lead more fulfilling careers.

Unique fact: Nikki earned her pilots license before she had her drivers license.

Personality Overview

Confident

Impact-Oriented

Risk-Accepting

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Emotional Intelligence
She founded Inside Out Engineering to pioneer emotional intelligence and leadership training specifically for engineers and technical professionals, launching a curriculum at her alma mater.
Engineering Leadership
Focuses on developing the "human systems" within technical organizations, believing that true innovation comes from engineers who can collaborate, communicate, and lead with empathy.
Women in STEM
Founded the Dematic Women's Network and actively mentors young female engineers through the University of Tennessee's Women in Engineering Program.

Media Appearances

Nikki has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Founder & CEO at Inside Out Engineering
2-2023 - 1-2025
Director, Program Management - Global Products & Solutions at Dematic
3-2021 - 10-2022
Director, Engineering Operations at Nuclear Start Up
12-2018 - 3-2021
Program Manager - Process Excellence - Global Products and Solutions at Dematic
11-2015 - 3-2021
Founder - Dematic Women's Network at Dematic

Education

2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Pilot from Sportys

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Insights For Selling To Nikki

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nikki is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nikki

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nikki move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Nikki take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Nikki

Personality Compatibility


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