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.
8 Essential Steps for Better Org Changes | Jake Jacobs
Change initiatives are inevitable in any organization or business. Sometimes we are leading the changes and other times we are being asked to join an initiative. How do we ensure that these changes are embraced and productive for everyone involved? Our guest, Jake Jacobs, is an expert in change leadership and an author of multiple books on … Read more
A 5 Step Reset to Achieve Your Dreams | Raven Harris
Have you ever paused in order to speed up? How often do you hit reset in order to work towards your dreams? Our guest this week is Raven Harris, Founder and CEO of Activate the Dream. Raven is in the business of leadership solutions, and she joins the podcast to help you take concrete steps … Read more
The One Basic Secret of Building Your Leadership Tribe | Leah Dean
Bestselling author Leah Dean wants to make you a better leader, starting with the tribe you build around yourself. The CEO and Founder of Conduit International Ltd has worked with hundreds of organizations and executives around the world and across numerous industries. Now, she is sharing her secrets and insights on leadership, the tribe mindset, … Read more
How to be a People Centered Leader | Kevin Jenkins
Our special guest this week is Kevin Jenkins. Kevin is a DEI director, coach and consultant currently working with Ralph Lauren. He has over 20 years of experience as a learning professional in various industries and has been a recognized public speaker since the age of 8! He joins us this week to share his … Read more
Better Leadership Through Better Questions | Bob Tiede
This week on the Vibrant Leadership podcast, we are excited to talk with leadership and question expert Bob Tiede. Bob has been on the staff of Cru for over 50 years and has served on the US Leadership Development Team. His blog, LeadingWithQuestions.com, is in its 9th year and is followed by leaders in over … Read more
Taking a Global View of Leadership | Bill Liebler
Our guest on this episode is a globe-trotting sales leader and experienced consultant with over 25 years of experience working with Fortune 100 companies. Bill Liebler is an ROI guru who specializes in pre-sales, value selling, and channel sales. He leads a world-wide team focused on driving recurring revenue from North America to Asia Pacific … Read more
Diversity Leadership is Successful Leadership | Lenora Billings-Harris
We are honored to have Lenora Billings-Harris join us for this special episode on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lenora comes from the corporate world and for over 25 years she has been a diversity, equity, and inclusion speaker, trainer, and consultant. She is the President and CEO of UbuntuGlobal and the author of The Diversity … Read more
Preventative Care for Corporate Success | Ginney Sanders
On the episode this week we welcome Ginney Sanders, a CEO in the health and wellness industry whose philosophy ties together the importance of wellness and the effectiveness of leadership. In her work with RnA ReSet, Ginney has assembled a team and has led them through the pandemic by focusing on health and allowing business … Read more
The Doctor’s Orders for Leadership Success | Carole Isom-Barnes
The doctor is in! Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes is our very special guest on this week’s episode. Dr. Isom-Barnes is a retired Bank of America senior leader and the current President of Xperience Leadership. She earned her PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and is now a graduate professor of Strategic Communication at Queens … Read more
Ancient Management Lessons for Modern Success | Don Schmincke
Don Schmincke is a planetary physicist turned management and leadership researcher. He is an Indiana Jones for the business world who has traveled to the Himalayas to study leadership in lost civilizations and poured over ancient Japanese manuscripts for management techniques CEOs and companies can apply to their organizations today. From Alexander the Great to … Read more
Better Relationships for Business Success | Ed Evarts
This week’s episode is jam-packed with tips and strategies for success from leadership coach Ed Evarts. A veteran of the corporate world, Ed now helps leaders and teams build self-awareness so that they can self-manage more effectively. He is also the author of multiple books and the host of the Be Brave at Work podcast. … Read more
Digital Marketing Made Easy | Priscilla McKinney
We are so excited to have digital marketing expert Priscilla McKinney join us for this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast. Priscilla is the CEO of Little Bird Marketing and President of The American Advertising Federation Heartland. She is a popular keynote speaker, blogger, podcast host, industry innovator, and diversity champion. She has won … 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.
