KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Engage. Empower. Inspire.
SPEAKING WITH SUBSTANCE
We take the time to understand your industry, organization, audience and key objectives before every session. We know that time is precious, and believe that communication is more than sharing information--it's about inspiring action. Each session is high energy, interactive and customized to your needs.
Nicole's humorous, refreshing and inspiring speaking style has been captivating audiences across the globe. With authentic storytelling, engaging visuals and improvisation experience, Nicole will show you how to challenge your mindset by connecting to yourself and others to tap into your full potential.
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*Speaking topics below do not represent a comprehensive list; please contact us if you have a specific topic in mind.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sticky Connections: Making Meaningful Connections in this Modern World
CATEGORIES: Connection, Belonging, Authenticity, Engagement
Regardless of what business we are in, we are in the business of people. Through millions of years we’ve genetically evolved to survive and thrive through social groups and gatherings. While technology has afforded us the opportunity and advantage of constant connection, we are more disconnected than ever as virtual hangouts overtake meaningful personal contact. It’s time to recalibrate our mindset and get back to the business of people; building relationships to catalyze positive change personally and professionally. In this talk, Nicole draws on her experiences in leadership development and global executive coaching to break through the barriers inhibiting connection to empower individuals and teams to bridge, build and bond for unparalleled success. She explains how to diffuse distraction, reach out fearlessly and connect authentically.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Learn the benefits of connection on a professional and personal level
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Understand the common barriers and excuses that inhibit connection with others
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Discover practical, simple strategies for building relationships
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Uncover the power of "social recharge"
BEST AUDIENCES
Sales, Real Estate, Financial Services, Direct Sales, Technology, Education, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs
Find your V.O.I.C.E: Five Keys to Unlocking Your Success
CATEGORIES:
Authenticity,
Leadership,
Influence,
Trust,
Success
Despite what the media may lead us to believe, overnight success does not happen overnight. In recent times, the news has capitalized on the "year of the trillion-dollar company" and the companies mentioned are treated like the new kids on the block. In reality, those companies have been around for over two decades. The same can be said for individuals or teams; it takes time to build something good. It takes even more time to make it great. In this talk, Nicole draws on hundreds of executive coaching sessions to distill success down to five keys that will help you discover your V.O.I.C.E. You'll learn how to hone your focus, determine your core value proposition, and leverage your skills and abilities to move forward with clarity. By rethinking what we bring to the table, who we are and how we can change the world around us, we put ourselves in a position to shine -- and help others do the same.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Identify the five categories that amplify success
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Understand how to impact each category by leveraging resources you already have
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Discover practical, simple strategies for crafting and implementing an action plan
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Learn how to implement the principles in helping others find their V.O.I.C.E.
BEST AUDIENCES
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Leadership, Marketing, Consulting, Mentors, Non-Profit, Human Resources
Lift her V.O.I.C.E: Five Keys to Unlocking Your Success AND Her Success
CATEGORIES:
Empowering Women, Connection, Mentoring, Leadership
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"A woman alone has power; collectively we have impact." -Shelley Zalis
Conceived as an acronym to empower her young daughter, Nicole has used the V.O.I.C.E. technique to equip her executive coaching clients, and leveraged it is a rally cry to help women support each other, but actively work to drive mutual success. This session hones in on collaboration being the competitive advantage. Study after study shows women who support women are more successful. In this inspiring and interactive session, Nicole draws upon decades of experience in women's leadership to share simple techniques for: creating a personal success council; identifying signature strengths; and moving from ally to advocate.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Identify the five categories that amplify success and how to leverage them
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Understand how to impact each category by leveraging existing resources
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Discover practical, simple strategies for crafting and implementing an action plan
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Learn how to implement the principles in helping others find their V.O.I.C.E.
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BEST AUDIENCES
Entrepreneurs, Human Resources, Leadership, Corporate Events, Non-Profit Events, Women's Events
The Wisdom of a Child: Big Leadership Lessons from the Smallest Members of the Household
CATEGORIES:
Leadership,
Parenting,
Humor,
Connection
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What if the most profound leadership lessons were not learned at the feet of a master, but at the hand of a child? No guile, no agenda, and no fear, the wisdom of a child is something we brush off or take for granted instead of leaning in and looking for meaning. In this hilarious talk, Nicole shares selected stories from "The Mia Diaries", a compilation of events from her own parenting adventures. Nicole unveils how each story aligns with a core tenet of leadership, and how we can all find profound wisdom in the everyday if we are willing to listen.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Learn the art of leadership from an uncommon place
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Recognize and discover your own leadership lessons from everyday happenings
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Uncover the power of shifting your mindset and looking for lessons in the open
BEST AUDIENCES
Education, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Leadership, Corporate Events