What happens when you walk into a workplace filled with chaos? In this episode, Nicole sits down with the powerhouse author, leadership expert, and former deputy mayor, Irma J. Neal, for a jaw-dropping conversation about Leading in Chaos â€” the title of her book and the essence of her leadership journey. Irma shares real, raw stories from her time … Read more

Hello, podcast listeners — do we have a fun episode for you today! If you’ve ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams … Read more

If you’re a leader trying to help your people vibrantly navigate stress, you’re going to love this episode! Today Nicole talks to Lauren Hodges, Award Winning Learning Designer, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Lauren is  an expert in human performance sciences, an award winning learning designer, and author of the book Less Stress, More Calm: Discover Your Unique Stress … Read more

Dominic Rubino

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Dominic Rubino. Dominic is a construction business coach and author who has also built and sold two of his own multi-million dollar companies. For over 20 years, Dom has worked closely with contractors, showing them how to put simple systems in place. He knows … Read more

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Richard Medcalf, author of Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful.  Richard describes himself as “what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender.” Richard is the founder of … Read more

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mary Miller, author of Changing Direction: Ten Choices that Impact Your Dreams. Mary Miller has empowered ten million individuals to pursue their dreams. With over 20 years as an Entrepreneurial Coach at Strategic Coach Inc., she equips business owners with tools for success. Mary’s … Read more

We have all have voices in our head. A daily dialogue goes on between the “me” that wants to be vibrant―full of energy, enthusiasm and genius―and the “me” that is apathetic―lifeless, lethargic and dull. This dialogue of the me’s creates serious resistance to the pursuit of doing good. This struggle between doing good and doing bad sucks the energy out of you. If you want to do more good in the world, it’s imperative to shut down that struggle and engage The Six EnergiesTM.

Imagine a rubber band, stretched between your vision for the future and your current reality. When pulled taut, the rubber band tightens, representing the tension between what is and what could be. What does this tension seek? It seeks resolution, or release.