Advisory and
Consulting Services

Assessments
Strategic Insights
Team Development

Our Services

Strategic Insights & Planning

Unlock the full potential of your business and people with data-driven insights and expert guidance, helping define goals, assess opportunities, and develop strategies to enhance decisions and enhance your competitive edge.

Develop Comprehensive Strategies
Deliver Data-Driven Insights
Optimize Collaboration and Productivity
Manage Engagement During Change

Talent Strategy &
Team Development

Empower your leaders with expert analyses and strategic insights to nurture a diverse, engaged workforce through training, workshops, and talent strategies that inspire teams and foster inclusive leadership. Stay ahead with actionable insights and informed perspectives from industry leaders.

Custom Training and Workshops
Predictive Index
- Build High-Performing Teams
- Empower Performance using Data
- Identify and Resolve Disengagement
- Deliver Personalized Development Plans
- Facilitate Team Strategy Sessions

Assessments

Empower your organization with actionable insights through customized equity, inclusion and workplace culture surveys, employee focus groups and organizational snapshot to identify strengths and areas for improvement to promote inclusive leadership and foster belonging.

Implement Employee Feedback Mechanisms
Conduct Focus Groups
Audit Policies and Procedures for Inclusivity
Evaluate Organizational Equity and Inclusion
Workplace Culture Assessments

Programs

Elevate your organization with tailored program development services, including executive development, emerging leaders programs, leadership development, mentoring programs, and cultural celebrations to foster inclusive leadership, inspire belonging, and enhance workplace culture.

Launch Emerging Leaders Program
Drive Leadership Development Initiatives
Design Effective Mentoring Programs
Create Cultural Celebration Initiatives
Implement Inclusive Workplace Programs

Testimonials

“Nicole is a champion of diversity and inclusion. We were thrilled to have her join us for an annual leadership meeting. Her expertise was immediately evident but what we most valued was her empathy and ability to create a space for learning and growth.”

— Executive, IBM

"The biggest reason we recommend their service is because of their work and I get the outcomes I desired...We see the organization evolving.  That's the best money ever spent."
— Executive, nonprofit

“It is a complete honor for me to write this letter of recommendation for Nicole. I asked Nicole to speak to our Procter & Gamble + Target Team to elevate awareness and education around women in the workplace in corporate America. The event took place on this past IWD. She came prepared and delivered a great presentation that was driven by personal anecdotes, research papers, and data/statistics.”

— Senior Account Exec, P&G


"The Association was able to integrate [the DEI framework] into all aspects of our business, from our hiring practices to marketing, increased employee engagement and in the content they create. The Association has improved on attracting the best talent as our work population expands."
— Executive Director, Confidential Client

“Aligned with strong values to support underrepresented communities, Smart succeeded in providing the support to the mission for Wall Street Bound, Inc, utilizing Predictive Index tools.”

— Executive, Wall Street Bound

"Along with step-by-step advisory services, the leadership team successfully completed the assessments to support the talent strategy session to set the tone for assessing strengths, pinpointing gaps, having the right conversations, and identifying processes for capabilities that sets the team up for success.  The results brought the data to the team to improve efficiency on the initiative as they progress forward with the global initiative for women."
Executive, WOPAT

About

Founded to elevate the human experience in the workplace, we partner with organizations from startups to global enterprises to design people-first strategies to assess workplace culture, equity and inclusion, conduct employee focus groups, optimize talent strategy, and deliver customized training and workshops. We provide services to assess emotional intelligence, support inclusive leadership, and drive programs and initiatives aimed at fostering equitable, inclusive and thriving workplace environments.

With a commitment to tailored solutions and actionable insights, our consulting firm empowers businesses to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth. Our consultants bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client.

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Our Playbook

Inclusive Growth Framework

Our framework offers a structured, continuous approach to cultivating equitable and inclusive workplaces.
This five-step methodology integrates data-driven insights with customized strategies to support
organizations in creating environments where people can thrive.

Continuous Support

Nicole Smart

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Advisor | Executive Coach | Consultant | Inclusion Strategist
Predictive Index Partner and Certified Talent Optimization Consultant

Certificate: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace

Mental Health Ambassador

NYU: Leadership & Management Studies
Melissa Schulz

Contractor | Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer
Assessments:
- EQ-12.0 Emotional Intelligence
- Fair Play Method
Randolf Saint - Leger, MBA

Contractor
Leadership Development | Operations | Team Building
Dr. Sabrina Townsend

Contractor
Executive Leadership | Talent Management | Diversity & Inclusion | Innovation & Transformation | Learning & Development

Board Member, Coach of Varsity Sports

“Smart and her team delivered a huge amount of valuable information around diversity, equity, and inclusion in a manner that continually engaged our participants, and furthermore sparked conversations and initiatives that didn't have structure before. After we left our workshop sessions with Smart and her team, there was an elevated awareness of inclusion, and a really productive environment for diversity, equity and inclusion work. The result of the sessions enabled our members to talk more freely and collaborate more easily around our common goals for making our organization more welcoming, supportive, and rich in diversity to help our team thrive.”

Director of Membership, Non-profit Organization

“Nicole was very knowledgeable on the topics of anti-bias and anti-racism. She and her partner fostered a welcoming and safe learning environment and introduced us to resources that made our staff think deeply about racism-- not only as co-workers, but as individuals."

Executive Leader, Civic Organization

“I was singular in my role in leading DEI&B and now I have another direct report to add to the team in addition to support from our DEI&B consultant Nicole Smart. My favorite part in working with her was having someone to have thoughtful and deeper conversations with and to brainstorm, talk aloud and sound out in what we were trying to do, troubleshoot, and have a true partner in our efforts for DEI&B. The consulting service helped to solve several aha moments and positive effects, and we have grown benefits, programs and processes to develop and equitable and inclusive working environment. Smart operated as a partner, and we are grateful for the enabled trust and believe the organization is better for it. With the challenges we have had, we are lucky to partner with her.”