Build a Vibrant Culture
Podcast
THE BUILD A VIBRANT CULTURE PODCAST GIVES YOU THE STRATEGIES, SYSTEMS, AND SMARTS YOU NEED TO TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO YOUR DESTINY. EACH WEEK, NICOLE INTERVIEWS LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS EXPERTS WHO ILLUMINATE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Unleashing Your Authentic Leadership | Miriam Meima
How can leaders maximize performance while staying true to themselves? My guest, Miriam Meima, has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen $1B+. She often partners with companies from … Read more
Emotional Challenges for New Leaders | Mick Spiers
How can new leaders navigate the roller coaster of emotions? My guest, Mick Spiers, is the founder of The Leadership Project and the host of The Leadership Project Podcast. Mick is also the best-selling author of You’re a Leader, Now What? Mick shares valuable insights from his book, including: Tune in to gain wisdom on … Read more
Building Financial Energy | Dustin Serviss
How can you build financial energy? My guest Dustin Serviss is a financial advisor who has been working with high net worth business owner families since 2005. Dustin uses a combination of science and psychology to help his clients realize the dreams they never dreamed of—and in this episode, he’ll share his expertise with you. … Read more
How to Recruit Top Industry Performers | Mike Kaeding
How can you recruit the best people in your industry? My guest Mike Kaeding has an answer—build a place where people love to work. As the CEO of Norhart, a construction business on a mission to eliminate the housing crisis, Mike has consistently attracted top performers with Norhart’s unique workplace culture. In this episode, he’ll … Read more
How to Lead a Successful Change | Tim Creasey
How can leaders manage the people side of change? My guest Tim Creasey is a thought leader on managing the people side of change—and his work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Tim believes that a successful change is possible with and through the people on … Read more
Creating Your Own Luck | Vidya Raman
Yes, you CAN find fulfillment in the corporate world… (And you don’t have to wait for luck—you can create your own!) My guest Vidya Raman is a motivational speaker, leadership coach, and author of the new book Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World. In this episode, … Read more
Becoming a Decision-Making Expert | Cheryl Einhorn
How can leaders become experts at decision-making? Cheryl Einhorn is here to help you discover your Problem Solver Profile and investigate how you approach decisions. Cheryl is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. In this episode, she’ll … Read more
Cash In on Your Business Idea | Dorine Rivers
How can you build, grow, and exit a business—all while enjoying the journey? My guest Dr. Dorine Rivers is here to share how you can get the idea out of your head and “cash in” on it. A jack of all trades (who has mastered all of them), Dr. Rivers is, among many things, the … Read more
The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders | Ed Mishrell
What are the five truths for transformational leaders? My guest Ed Mishrell has more than 40 years of experience as a nonprofit leader. He’s distilled his wisdom into the new book, The 5 Truths for Transformational Leaders: How Nonprofit Organizations Thrive, Grow, and Make a Profound Difference. In this episode, he’ll walk us through the … Read more
Becoming a Relationship-Centered Leader | Jennifer Krippner
How can you become a relationship-centered leader? As the Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, Jennifer Krippner is a recognized expert in the field of patient experience and human-centered care. Jennifer is passionate about building and nurturing connections in relationships—in this episode, she’ll share how leaders can do the same. She’ll cover: … Read more
The Future of Recruiting | Ira Wolfe
What is the future of work? How will technology change recruiting? These are just a few of the questions we’ll cover in my talk with Ira Wolfe, one of the top 5 global thought leaders on the future of work, HR, and adaptability. Ira will delve into his book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization. … Read more
How Chick-fil-A Built an Iconic Brand | Steve Robinson
Want an inside look at Chick-fil-A? In this episode, I’m joined by Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. Steve is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (1981 to 2015). During Steve’s tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and … Read more
TRUTH TELLING, HONESTY,
AND CANDOR
ARE SOME OF MY CORE PRINCIPLES.
Name the challenge you're facing in your culture, and I will help you solve it.
From culture-shifting keynotes and workshops, executive coaching, or long-term partnerships, my work is to help you develop your next leaders.
I was fortunate to learn this early from an exceptional leader. She took an eager, overconfident new hire and developed me into a capable leader.
I went on to lead marketing and training for 80+ sites across the United States. Later, I achieved almost every credential in leadership development you’ve heard of. (see the list)
Since that time, I’ve joined organizations in almost every industry to BUILD VIBRANT CULTURES where employees take initiative and true ownership in their work.
Let’s build your leadership development strategy together.
