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.
The Six C’s of Leadership | Rich Russakoff
What holds leaders back from creating the future?Visions are a dime a dozen, but few people make them happen…What separates these leaders from the rest?Rich Russakoff is here to break down the Six C’s of Leadership.Listen to learn:Why leadership = good listeningHow to get others to buy in to your visionWhy leaders need to be … Read more
Building Your Personal Brand | Chellie Phillips
Having a personal brand isn’t an option anymore… Less than 15% of people have a personal brand, but many more claim to. Whether you want to land your dream job… Attract the perfect employees for your business… Or build relationships with like-minded leaders… Your personal brand sends a clear message about your goals and philosophy. … Read more
The Art of State Management | Tim Redmond
If everyone on your team had your attitude, what would happen? As a leader, you have more influence than you think… Even if you’re hiding your fear and doubt, it’s seeping into your team… But if you learn the art of state management, you can shake off negative emotions and approach your day with your … Read more
Unmuted Communication for Global Leaders | Heather Hansen
As a 21st-century leader, you NEED global communication skills… With the rise of remote work, business is only becoming more international… But how can you bridge cultural differences to lead your team in a global setting? My guest, Heather Hansen, is a Global Communication Consultant who helps top global leaders foster unmuted communication cultures across … Read more
7 Practices to Find Your Best Self | Susan Brady
Want to become your best self? When you’re at your best, you can use your strengths & talents to serve others… In a way that ignites YOU. And there are ways to return to your best self even after a bad day… In this episode, I’m joined by Susan Brady, co-author of Arrive & Thrive: … Read more
What’s Your Strategic Narrative? | Guillaume Wiatr
Your business isn’t really about selling your product… It’s about the narrative you build… The stories you tell to mobilize people around your message… The big picture vision for your future… Narratives are what make great companies and great leaders. When your narrative is strong, even your customers will want to be a part of … Read more
Becoming Your Best Self | Kasey Tench
Ready to be a brand new person? We’re giving you a “Rebirth Roadmap”… These changes are so simple… But they plant the seeds for you to become the best leader you can be. And because personal development IS professional development… We’re taking a deep dive into personal growth with my guest Kasey Tench, a Holistic … Read more
Why Novels Are an Untapped Resource for Leaders | Melanie Bell
You might be missing out on this incredible way to level up your leadership… You can do it when you’re relaxing at the beach… I’m talking about reading a book. And though we love business books, fiction books are an untapped resource for leadership wisdom… My guest Melanie Bell, the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, benefited … Read more
Embracing Intentionality | Larry Long Jr
Have you been stuck in a cycle—and not even noticed? It’s easy to go with the flow and get caught in a pattern… But if you never take stock of the bigger picture… You’ll never go beyond where you are now. You need to embrace intentionality. Luckily for you, my guest wrote a book on … Read more
The 8 Pillars of Sustainable Revenue Growth | Jackson Calame
If 66% of businesses fail within the first 10 years… How do you not only avoid failure… But become a power brand in your market? You need to unlock sustainable revenue growth—but where do you start? Luckily for you, my guest Jackson Calame coined the 8 Pillars of Sustainable Revenue Growth. As the founder and … Read more
Finding Your Team’s Motivations | Dave Liu
If you’re trying to lead every member of your team as if they were the same person… You’re probably hitting a wall. Your team is made up of unique individuals with unique motivations. But how do you discover these motivations and build one-on-one relationships with your team? Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Silicon … Read more
Navigating Cultural Differences | Rajesh Kumar
Business is more international than ever… Meaning that leaders NEED to work cross-culturally. But what does it take to build trust across cultures that have different ways of doing business? Dr. Rajesh Kumar is the CEO and Founder of Global Strategic Advisory, where he helps international brands navigate cross-cultural differences and avoid billion-dollar mistakes. In … 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.