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.
How to Build Gen-Z Leaders | Tammy Dowley-Blackman
How can you help Gen-Z and Millennials become the leaders of tomorrow?Tammy Dowley-Blackman founded the Looking Forward Lab to do just that.In this episode, she’ll share how she helps young adults prepare for the future.She’ll also share what leaders need to know about the young generation entering the workforce, including:How to communicate across a generational … Read more
Creating a “Happy Place Culture” | Diana May
What is the meaning of “love in action”? My guest Diana May manages a large team of volunteers at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where she’s created what she calls “happy place culture.” Diana is here to share insights from her 20 years of experience working for local nonprofits—and what she’s learned from her current … Read more
Becoming a Power Coach | Clint Ladine
What makes a power coach? My guest, Dr. Clint Ladine, is on a mission to help leaders utilize coaching techniques to unleash the power of their teams, optimize leadership skills, and drive performance to new heights. In this episode, he’ll show you how to adopt the power coaching mentality and break down his must-have book. … Read more
Leadership Insights for 2023 | Sacha Koffman
What do leaders need to work on in 2023? In this episode, Sacha Koffman, co-founder of Build Labour, is here to talk all things leadership. He’ll share his favorite insights on building a vibrant culture, including: The importance of knowing yourself How leaders can focus on others Thoughts on employee lifecycle Cultivating courage The link … Read more
The Path to Working Less & Earning More | Karl Sakas
Everyone wants to work less and earn more… But what strategies can leaders use to make that a reality? Karl Sakas is here to discuss his new book, “Work Less, Earn More: How to Escape the Daily Grind of Agency Ownership.” Karl will share: 3 questions to figure out your ideal Why & how to … Read more
Becoming a Veteran Champion in the Workforce | Kathy Gallowitz
Are you struggling to hire the right employees? You may not have considered this talent pool: veterans. Less than 3% of veterans are unemployed, while more than 30% are underemployed… Veteran and award-winning businesswoman Kathy Gallowitz is here to share how civilians can champion veterans in the workforce. Kathy believes businesses can leverage veterans’ unique … Read more
How Your Past Informs Your Future | Vena Sterling
How can your past make you a better leader? Vena Sterling, leadership coach and consultant at LRI, is here to share her wisdom on all things leadership. Vena is a real estate investor, attorney, and leadership coach for women entrepreneurs in real estate who want to create wealth, legacy & freedom. She believes that honoring … Read more
The Secret Sauce of Leading Transformational Change | Beth Cohn
What is the secret sauce of leading transformational change? In uncertain times, leaders will face change… But how can you create organizational changes that stick—even if your team fears change? Beth Cohn of ADRA Change Architects is here to share her framework for leading through change. We’ll discuss: How the 3 parts of the mind … Read more
Rewind – Why Everyone Needs to Think Like a Fieldworker | Sarah Kotva
What does it mean to be a fieldworker? This week, we revisit my conversation with Sarah Kotva, a fieldworker who helps CEOs answer big questions. In this episode, she shares problem-solving strategies for the successful leader—and gives her take on remote work, participatory leadership, and what leaders face in the current state of the world. … Read more
Rewind – Stop Using that Outdated Sales Model | Peter Strohkorb
The commonly used sales funnel is over 120 years old… Yet so many people use this outdated system… Is there a better way to engage contemporary buyers? This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Peter Strohkorb. Peter believes it’s time to update the sales process—and his method has helped companies close bigger deals faster, … Read more
Rewind – How to Be a Better DEI Leader | Kelly Beattie
What does it take to be a better DEI leader? This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Kelly Beattie. Kelly is an expert in leadership development in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode, she shares how leaders can handle challenging social topics in the workplace and be strong and positive … Read more
Rewind – Practical Techniques for High-Stakes Decisions | Everett Harper
Did you love our new episode about payroll transparency with Everett Harper? Everett has more wisdom where that came from… We’re rewinding back to Everett’s first appearance on the podcast for anyone who missed it or wants to revisit the conversation. In this episode, Everett takes a deep dive into his book Move to the … 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.
