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.
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
Inside Change Management | Lata Hamilton
How can you lead through change? Lata Hamilton is a change leadership and confidence expert who has worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies on changes impacting over 100,000 people. In this episode, she’ll delve into change management, as well as: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: TRANSCRIPT Lata Hamilton: The underlying reason why we do change … Read more
Reaching Your Full Potential | Ryan McKinney
What holds people back from their full potential? My guest Ryan McKinney is here to answer that question. As a sought-after leadership coach, Ryan helps business leaders transform so they can create high impact at work and at home. In this episode, he’ll give you a taste of his coaching wisdom, including: Mentioned in this … Read more
The Leadership Trainer | Jonathan Kroll
How can leaders prepare to train and develop others? Jonathan Kroll is the founder of Leadership Trainer, a nonprofit that specializes in trainer preparation and facilitator skill building. In this episode, he’ll discuss his new book, Preparing Leadership Educators, and share his wisdom, including: Mentioned in this episode: Transcript Jonathan Kroll: We have to dive … Read more
The Workplace Conflict Expert | Bonnie Artman Fox
Have you been bringing your family into the office? The way we each manage conflict is shaped by our upbringing… And when there’s conflict in the workplace, it’s difficult for a team to collaborate as their best selves… Bonnie Artman Fox is the Workplace Conflict Expert and an Accredited Boss Whisperer. She specializes in helping … Read more
The Path to a Highly Engaged Workforce | PAUL TER WAL
Does happiness make money? My guest in this episode believes it does… Paul ter Wal is an employability expert and workplace architect who is trying to solve the world’s crisis of engagement. He’s here to share how to create a highly engaged workforce for a thriving organization. Paul will cover: Mentioned in this episode: Transcript … Read more
Getting the Compensation You Deserve | Sonja Price
Want to get the compensation you deserve for your talents and skills? Sonja Price is here to share the strategies you need to know… Sonja is a top career strategist, salary advisor, and leadership coach for mid-level corporate professionals. Her mission is to help career seekers have greater meaning, better work-life balance, and significantly higher … 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.
