Executive Leadership Architect
Who I am
I’m Nicki — an executive leadership consultant helping women navigate corporate systems, unmute their voice, and lead by speaking the truth to power.
I bring deeply seasoned leadership presence shaped by more than twenty years of mentoring across corporate, government, and non‑profit spaces. As an executive who has led large, complex organizations through transformation, I am known for developing people as intentionally as I develop strategy—cultivating high‑performing teams, elevating emerging leaders, and creating cultures of ownership, trust, and accountability. My commitment to others’ development extends far beyond the workplace: for several years, I have supported women through non‑profit organizations, helping them break cycles of poverty, build confidence, and access opportunities that change the trajectory of their lives. This blend of executive rigor, human-centered leadership, and long-standing service shapes my mentoring philosophy, making it both powerful and deeply authentic.
I call this work The Action Imperative because leadership requires action when the system resists it. The Action Imperative names the point where awareness is applied in real life, and real change begins - in ourselves and in the world.
When Silence is the System, Truth becomes the Strategy.
The Program
My unique coaching program follows a 90-day, 3-Phase leadership and coaching framework designed to help individuals reclaim their voice, navigate power dynamics, and embody a clear, courageous leadership identity.
Phase 1 (Reclaim) focuses on stabilizing the internal system by restoring clarity, energy, and self‑authority through cognitive, somatic, and voice‑based practices. We work together to identify silencing patterns, map power dynamics, implement tools to regulate your nervous system, and take initial micro‑actions aligned with truth and values. Interventions are tailored by leadership archetype (e.g., Truth‑Teller, Bridge‑Builder, Emerging Voice) to address common patterns such as over‑explaining, urgency, or self‑censoring, while reducing cognitive load and building embodied awareness.
Phase 2 (Reclaim + Rise) expands influence and visibility by applying these foundations in higher‑stakes contexts, enabling you to speak up strategically, make clear asks, and regulate in real time under pressure.
Phase 3 (Rise + Lead Out Loud) integrates these skills into a sustainable, embodied leadership identity marked by consistent voice, power‑aware communication, and confident navigation of organizational politics.
Clients who complete the program are invited to join a small cohort of colleagues for monthly engagement where you can share achievements, experiences, lessons learned, and generally cheer each other on as your leadership journey continues.
As you work through the Program curriculum, your leadership style will move from fragmented, effortful leadership to grounded clarity, strategic visibility, embodied courage, and unapologetic ownership of impact, resulting in leadership that is resilient, authentic, and unmistakably yours.
TAI • Executive Development • Speak Truth With Power
Who this is for
The program has two tracks designed to meet you where you are today.
Senior Leaders: Women who are currently in a Director-level (or equivalent) role or above in their current or most recently held position.
You have already locked in your leadership path and have been successful in reaching a significant level of authority. You regularly engage with other executives and even C-Suite level leaders. Your development plan will focus on how you want to show up in those spaces and influence the culture around you. Likely already a mentor and example to others, we move beyond technical expertise and finding your voice and learning to speak truth to power. We will complete the program together over 12 weeks, meeting for 90 minutes every other week after your introductory session.
Rising Leaders: Women who are currently in a Senior Manager-level (or equivalent) role or below in their current or most recently held position.
You have shown you have what it takes to lead others. You may have leaders you admire and want to emulate, which is a great place to start. We work with you to identify and unlock the leadership characteristics you already possess to advance your career without losing yourself in the process. You likely learn something new every day as you continue to advance up the management chain, The foundational component of our program gives you the tools to perform at your best, even in new and unfamiliar spaces, building trust with both your teams and your own leaders. We will complete the program together over 12 weeks, meeting for 60 minutes every week after your introductory session.
Let’s talk…
Curious about how I can help you find and use your voice in your workplace?
Book a 30 minute intro call via Google Calendar
Not ready to book?
You can also send me a message right here or email me at nicki@actionimperative.com
I can’t wait to hear from you!