Leadership Development

Lead Yourself. Lead Others. Create Healthy Culture.

If you’re like most driven leaders, you’re craving better results.

You read leadership books, listen to podcasts, and gather new ideas. But still feel stuck in the same patterns. That’s because inspiration isn’t enough. Real transformation takes:

  • Personalized coaching

  • Practical frameworks

  • Steady, honest accountability

Lead with clarity.
Influence with confidence.

Experience personalized leadership development through one of three formats:

  • 90-Day Leadership Accelerator (1:1 Coaching with Nicole)

  • Group Coaching for Managers

  • The Creative Leader’s Cohort (for Church Creatives)

Learn more about each offering below.

90-Day Leadership Accelerator
(1:1 Coaching)

A personalized leadership development experience for executives, managers, and high-capacity leaders who want clarity, direction, and stronger communication.

In just three months, you’ll develop the habits, systems, and communication skills that create noticeable change in how you show up and how your team responds.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Clear leadership priorities and a plan that actually fits your role

  • A grounded presence under pressure

  • Stronger communication and feedback rhythms

  • Confidence in your decision-making

  • A leadership operating system you can use long after the program ends

This isn’t abstract coaching. It’s practical, structured, and deeply supportive.

Perfect for leaders who want clarity, accountability, and accelerated growth.

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Group Coaching for Managers
(3-6 Months)

Build a confident, consistent, high-trust management team.

This 90-day group coaching experience equips managers with the clarity, communication skills, and leadership rhythms they need to lead healthy, high-performing teams.

Through structured sessions, personalized coaching, and practical tools, managers learn how to set expectations, give clear direction, navigate conflict, and build trust with the people they lead.

Your managers will leave with:

  • Clarity in their role and confidence in their leadership

  • Strong communication and feedback habits

  • The ability to lead with steadiness instead of reactivity

  • Tools to align their teams and reduce confusion

  • A shared leadership language that strengthens culture

Perfect for organizations that want to develop a management team who embody the same skills and values across departments.

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The Creative Leader’s Cohort
(For Church Creatives)

Lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional health in your creative ministry role.

The Creative Leader’s Cohort is a 6-week leadership intensive for church creative leaders who want structure, support, and practical tools to guide their team without burning out. This experience blends coaching, community, and frameworks designed specifically for creative ministry.

Cohort members walk away with:

  • Clear expectations and priorities for their role

  • Stronger communication and collaboration habits

  • Tools for directing creative teams with confidence

  • Healthier leadership rhythms that prevent burnout

  • A community of peers who understand the challenges of creative ministry

Perfect for creative leaders who want to move from surviving Sunday to leading with clarity, confidence, and sustainable rhythms.

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  • I have seen firsthand the impact of Nicole's mentorship and leadership. While I worked in Higher Ed my new hire wanted to build his leadership and strategy acumen. He turned to Nicole. I can confidently say that the regular meetings my direct report had with Nicole accelerated his ability to shape and lead the future of the program he and I were building. She provided valuable guidance, perspective, reading discussions, and coaching for him. He now runs the program. Highly recommend The Creative Level as I have seen her results benefit my organization.

    - Chris Lash, Former University Dean,
    Project Manager | Strategic Initiatives

  • Our church has a great partnership with Nicole, and her impact has been felt across our pastors, ministers, and staff. Through coaching, assessments, and her engaging presence as a guest speaker at a conference we hosted, she brings clarity, challenge, and encouragement. Her ability to build trust quickly and guide leaders toward meaningful growth is truly a gift!

    - Josh Northington, Leadership Development,
    Care & Culture Director

  • “Nicole’s coaching was exactly what I needed and had been looking for. Working with Nicole to apply her communication and leadership style frameworks to my context of leadership really helped me learn more about myself as a leader and my team.”

    - Denise Ortiz, Creative Director

  • ”After a few weeks of coaching with Nicole, I am gaining more confidence in my ability to lead at this level. I’m getting more confident in my own skin and learning how to lead from an authentic place.”

    - Kiama Barine, Creative Arts Pastor

  • “Nicole coaches with intentionality, embracing each person’s unique context. Her coaching has been key to my transition into a leadership role. I am SO thankful for her coaching and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to improve their leadership!”

    - Crystal Michels, RN, BSN, OCN, Oncology Service Line Manager

  • Nicole's leadership coaching has been transformative in helping me grow as a leader. Through her guidance, I have gained clarity in setting expectations, strengthened my volunteer team, and learned to delegate effectively to both staff and volunteers. Her coaching has equipped me with greater confidence in my leadership abilities and my capacity to collaborate with others.

    - Corrie Prentice, Connections Coordinator & Next Steps Director 

  • Nicole took a different approach to helping me overcome the challenges that come with leading in creative and production spaces. Through her coaching, I have grown to learn more about myself and how I can lead my team better. It's been a blessing.

    Caleb Loeppky, Director of Marketing

  • Nicole leverages her experiences to lead in a way that challenges, encourages, and motivates people. She positions herself to understand the unique needs of her clients and teams, and guides them on their journey, discovering the leadership principles required to accomplish their vision.

    Bill Swaringim, Relationship Manager

  • Nicole's coaching has been so helpful in developing me as a leader, pushing me in ways I never would have thought possible. She has challenged me to not only lead well but to apply what I’ve learned to develop leaders within my team. Her coaching does not disappoint!

    Tim Kindberg, Director of Production