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MEET NICOLE ONSTAGE, ONLINE + OFF
Before what you see today —
Nicole realized she was asking her business to do a job it was never built to do.
She had the brand.
The team. The work.
But no one really knew *who* was behind it all, and growth stalled.
It wasn’t for a lack of vision or talent. She was just doing what most high-capacity founders do: staying behind the scenes, refining the product, and expecting it to speak for her.
But it wasn’t. Because it couldn’t. The company needed a voice. A leader.
Someone to step forward and say: here’s what we’re building and why it matters.
So she did. Not by shouting louder, but by getting clearer. Not by showing up everywhere, but by showing up fully.
That shift didn’t just reshape her business. It reshaped her purpose and the work she’s become known for.
Magnifying the unique greatness of tomorrow’s
industry leaders.
nicole's experience + expertise is dedicated to one thing:
// get to know //
tuscany dreamer
Nervous Cleaner
ocean lover
Dog Mom
Vintage Vinyls
speed reader
Dirty Chai Lattes
Sonoma Obsessed
investor
Collective Media Recognition
past appearances + press mentions
Brand Promotion in a Polarized Political Climate
featuring nicole hart
how today's brands can adeptly navigate the task of creating connection (and profitability) during societal unrest.
5 Habits making you a worse leader
featuring nicole hart
From avoiding hard decisions to failing to show vulnerability, these are some of the behaviors at work that make you seem like an ineffective leader.
Nicole Hart is a Personal Brand & Leadership Advisor specializing in the intersection of personal transformation and professional positioning. She helps accomplished leaders develop both the leadership presence and strategic brand foundation needed to turn their expertise into influence, income, and industry standing.
She's also the founder of Hart Brand Studio — a boutique creative studio that transforms personal brand strategy into sophisticated visual identity systems and elevated digital experiences for mission-driven leaders.
With over a decade of experience strategizing inside Boston's top creative agencies and features in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc, she's helped thought leaders position themselves for partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, launch and monetize multi-million dollar ventures, and secure recognition at the highest levels. Her clients have secured visibility in outlets like The New York Times, Netflix, LA Times, Food + Wine, and NBC, and appeared at marquee moments like SXSW and New York Fashion Week.
Nicole hosts The Haven Podcast, a show for ambitious women exploring how personal evolution creates lasting professional success.
When she's not guiding leadership transformations, you'll find Nicole walking the beach with her pup, curating antique finds, or learning Italian with a glass of wine in hand.
Connect with Nicole
📍 thenicolehart.com
📱 @thenicolehart
🎙️ Haven podcast wherever you listen
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Gabrielle // Founder, TalStrat
"Part art, part science, part therapy."
Nicole’s approach is both intuitive and strategic. her recommendations were spot-on and immediately resonated with my goals.
Meagan // Founder, Voix
"Working with Nicole was an absolute dream!"
You’ll love your experience with her as she gets her hands on your business, but you’ll also walk away with someone forever in your corner.
Nicole // Founder, Local Theory
"The best thing I've done for my business."
i'm honestly blown away at the support and response i received after curating my personal brand. i cannot recommend nicole enough.
Jennifer // Founder, Belle Box
"Completely exceeded my expectations."
Nicole has truly shown me what it's like to work with a genuinely passionate person whose only goal is to see you succeed.
When individuals are empowered to show up, the brand benefits at every level — from connection &visibility,
to retention & revenue.
Speaking Topics
Signature
conversations that shape
leadership, visibility, and legacy.
This keynote breaks down exactly how a well-built personal brand becomes a magnet for the clients, partnerships, speaking invitations, and income that most professionals spend years chasing. Today, the leaders commanding premium opportunities, filled rosters, and first-pick status in their industries aren't playing a different game—they're playing a longer one.
This keynote challenges the way ambitious professionals think about career capital—and makes the case for intentionally building personal brand authority that belongs to them, not their employer or current title. Nicole delivers a candid and inspiring framework for creating the kind of professional equity that survives exits, pivots, and evolutions. Because when opportunity comes knocking, it should know exactly where to find you.
Engagements
AVAILABLE FORMATS //
Nicole partners with forward-thinking teams to explore how personal branding can support your organization’s growth. Her approach helps leaders step forward with purpose, bringing a more human, trusted voice to their company’s mission, and greater revenue to their bottom line.
CUSTOM WORKSHOPS, SPEAKING EVENTS + EXECUTIVE RETREATS
Because you're not
losing to a corporate competitor, you're losing to personal brands.
perfect for //
+ Half-day or full-day workshops (virtual or in-person)
+ Ongoing advisory and consulting for leadership teams
+ Custom presentations, guest lectures, or executive retreats
+ Executive offsites and C-suite leadership teams
+ Sales and recruiting teams
+ Founder-led teams navigating brand evolution
+ In-house marketing or creative teams
+ Companies approaching succession planning or responding to leadership transitions
Corporate Leadership
The
hang on every word of
A sanctuary for ambitious leaders to reflect, recalibrate,
and rise.
In each short, intentional episode, Nicole sits down with accomplished leaders and industry change-makers who’ve already walked the road ahead.
Together, we’ll explore how evolving as a person becomes your greatest advantage as a leader—and the foundation of meaningful success.
Podcast
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Want to feature Nicole on your platform or stage?
Nicole is available for keynote talks, podcast interviews, panel moderation, brand roundtables, and private workshops.
Want to feature Nicole on
your platform or stage?
Nicole is available for keynote talks, podcast interviews, panel moderation, brand roundtables, and private workshops.
