Build a Vibrant Culture
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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 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
Why Integrity Matters in Business | Pat Kahle
The amazing Pat Kahle is our guest on this week’s episode. Pat has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and 10 more years of experience as an entrepreneur. She serves as President of the Union County Chamber and has overseen its recent growth and expanded mission, including: workforce development, manufacturing, small business … Read more
Why Everyone Needs to Think Like a Fieldworker | Sarah Kotva
Fieldworkers are true problem solvers. They partner with qualitative researchers, make meetings happen, connect the dots for clients, conduct site visits, and ensure projects run smoothly. They are flexible; they are solution-oriented; they are passionate; they are leaders. Sarah Kotva is a Fieldworker par excellence and we are excited to have her on this episode … Read more
PR Lessons for Epic Businesses | Justin Breen
On this week’s episode, we welcome public relations CEO, Justin Breen. Justin is the author of the #1 International Best Selling book, Epic Business. His public relations firm, BrEpic, is as creative as it is spelled. BrEpic is the solution for entrepreneurs who are tired of being the best-kept secret out there. Justin’s firm helps … Read more
Rev Up Your Leadership | Mary Foley
Our guest for this episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast is business coach Mary Foley. Mary revs up female entrepreneurs, but her bodacious and bold essentials will help anyone grow their business, generate the revenue they really want, and take responsibility for what they want in their professional and personal lives. She believes that success … Read more
Leadership Lessons from a Boss-free Entrepreneur | Jeff Brown
On this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with former radio producer and personality, Jeff Brown. Jeff is now a “boss-free” entrepreneur and host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee. On his show he interviews some of today’s best business and non-fiction authors; on our show, … Read more
The Deliberate Leadership Toolkit | Stacey Ashley
Join us on this week’s episode of the Vibrant Leadership Podcast for an illuminating interview with high-performance leadership coach and author Stacey Ashley. Stacey has won multiple awards for her executive coaching services in Australia and around the world, and is a #1 Amazon Best Seller for her leadership books. She is an expert in … Read more
Influencing Through Stories | Kelly Swanson
If you’re not telling the story, they are… This week, on the Vibrant Leadership Podcast, we speak with award-winning storyteller Kelly Swanson about the power of intentional stories and how leaders can tap into that power when trying to influence, motivate, and introduce change to their audience. Kelly is a mentor, author, comedian, and motivational … Read more
How to Discover Your Leadership Superpowers | Adam Mendler
Our special guest on this episode of The Vibrant Leadership podcast is Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group and host of the Thirty Minute Mentors, Leaders To Listen To podcast. He is also the Co-Founder of Beverly Hills Chairs, a leading office furniture e-tailer, Custom Tobacco, a one of a kind cigar customization ecommerce … Read more
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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.
