I’m Nicole
Or as my clients and team like to call me: Chief Bravery Officer + Tough Talk Expert!
I’m on a mission to help executive leaders in Fortune 500 companies use bravery as a competitive advantage to create highly aligned and high performing teams in increasingly turbulent workplaces.
Here’s why you can trust me to help transform the culture, communication, and performance of your executive leadership team👇
My Background
Certified Speaking Professional
Being an NSA Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a mark of excellence in the speaking profession and signifies Nicole’s commitment to delivering outstanding keynotes and consistently exceeding client expectations. This certification reflects mastery in speaking and a dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that audiences receive impactful and memorable keynotes. For clients, hiring a CSP means partnering with a speaker who is recognized for their expertise, reliability, and proven track record of success.
Master Certified Executive Coach
Being an ICF and Hudson Master Certified Executive Coach signifies that Nicole has achieved the highest standards of coaching excellence and professionalism. This prestigious certification demonstrates her advanced skills in executive coaching, honed through rigorous training and substantial experience. It reflects her commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional value to her clients.
Best Selling Author
Being an Amazon Best-Selling Author for her books, "Small Brave Moves" and "Five Tough Talks," signifies that Nicole’s work resonates deeply with readers and leaders alike. These books, centered around her trademarked proprietary frameworks, offer actionable strategies for achieving the highest levels of productivity, communication, culture, bravery, and authenticity. Nicole’s readers trust her expertise and the effectiveness of her frameworks to drive meaningful, lasting change in professional environments.
20+ Years of Experience
Nicole’s extensive experience and global reach means she is recognized as an industry expert and thought leader. She is widely regarded as the "go-to resource for leadership and bravery." This recognition comes from decades of experience transforming cultures in Fortune 500 environments and her role as a leadership development coach. Nicole’s insights and strategies are highly valued and sought after by leaders and organizations looking to achieve the highest levels of communication, culture, and performance.
+ Thousands of Braver Leaders Every Year🎉
is important because
Only 18% of leaders feel confident about their ability to lead their organizations into the future (Source: DDI Leadership Development Report).
54% of leaders delay making critical decisions due to fear of failure, resulting in missed opportunities and organizational stagnation. (Source: McKinsey & Company)
Organizations with courageous leaders report a 33% increase in profitability, driven by stronger employee alignment and innovation. (Source: Deloitte)
70% of employees feel safer to express ideas and concerns under leaders who display bravery in owning mistakes and addressing tough issues. (Source: Google Project Aristotle)
In my 20+ years of experience I noticed...
The executive teams and organizations that struggled the most were lacking 1 seriously important skill:
Bravery.
I embraced a curious mindset and encouraged these struggling teams to apply the idea that Small Brave Moves, made intentionally every day, could lead to exceptional leadership results. Turns out - I was right.
So right - I wrote a book about it, and it became a best seller.
Here’s the thing about bravery. It is an acquired behavior that takes practice.
I give executive teams the permission, tools, resources, and mindset shifts to cultivate bravery in their leadership culture. The results?
Bolder communication
Stronger relationships
Higher productivity
Greater clarity and direction
Increased employee engagement and retention
My clients describe me as…
Bold, yet approachable
A catalyst for transformation
An experienced leadership expert
Empathetic to their unique challenges
Considerate of their specific goals
A trusted partner who brings clarity, energy, and actionable strategies to help them lead with confidence and achieve exceptional results
They appreciate that I...
Don’t sugar coat and give it to them straight
Combine strategic insights with a human touch
Create a safe space for tough conversations
Bring a light and fun energy to heavy topics
Infuse hope and motivation into even the most disengaged teams
Deliver practical solutions that drive real, measurable outcomes
Hear it straight from the brave leaders I’ve worked with👇
Don’t Take My Word For It!
Low team engagement, morale, or performance
High employee turnover
Fast paced organizational growth is resulting in overwhelm
Constant organizational changes leaves the team feeling like they can’t keep up
Misalignment between teams or departments is stalling progress
Ineffective communication leads to missed deadlines and poor execution
A lack of clarity around goals, roles, or expectations
Trust and collaboration is minimal or non-existent
Complaining, blaming, and defending are an everyday occurrence
Leaders lack accountability for the results they create
Fear and uncertainty are getting in the way of bravery and confidence
