“I have had the privilege of working with Nicole over the course of several months. I didn’t know her before we started working together but a friend recommended her to me so I decided to give coaching a try. It became apparent at our first discussion that Nicole not only had impressive credentials and experience, but she also had the "x-factor"--that intangible trait that so many others lack--that would make the experience so impactful. Nicole has a real ability to be able to distill information to the material issues. She is also adept at identifying and applying appropriate techniques to help overcome barriers and move forward. However, the real secret to Nicole’s success is her approach and style. She is the consummate professional, with the perfect balance between encouragement/kindness and naming the issues with a frank assuredness. During our time working together, Nicole was able to help me understand some of my personal barriers, and more importantly, to move past them with momentum. I’m grateful to her for the support she’s given me, and I would recommend her to other friends/colleagues."(Name omitted-confidentiality requested), VP, Human Resources, NBC Universal
“Dr. Lipkin possesses a unique insight into individual personalities and the social dynamics resulting from interpersonal and group interactions. Her focus on cultivating an understanding and appreciation for individual differences leads her to identify productive, innovative solutions to workplace challenges. As a former client, my experience in working with Dr. Lipkin proved overwhelmingly positive. Her work with my company resulted in a shift toward mutual respect and strategies to develop work-life balance policies that are improving both employee morale and performance.”Charlene MacDonald, Manager State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs,American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
“Personal and organisational resilience are key foundations to corporate stability, success and prosperity. The quality and clarity of Dr Lipkin’s presentations, supporting materials and follow-up mentoring, have led her to becoming a highly sought after presenter and coach within and beyond CSARN’s networks of security and resilience practitioners.”Richard Bingley, CEO, City Security and Resilience Networks (CSARN)
“We hired Nicole Lipkin to speak at Contalento Conference, the biggest HR brazilian conference about talent management, which focused gen Y management in its 2010 edition. Nicole was the right person we could hire to achieve the event goals. The audience was really excited with her coming to Brazil and was surprised with the great content offered by Nicole during the meeting. She was the best evaluated speaker by the audience at the whole conference. I truly recommend Nicole's work.”Bruno Andrade, Managing Director, HR Academy and LatinNext Group
“Nicole is an inspiring, dedicated, and motivational person. Through her coaching and leadership, we are now able to say that our business is much stronger, our employees are much more reliable, and our practices are much more stable as a result of the lessons learned.”Matthew Shore, Owner, Maron Chocolates, Scoop DeVille and Maron Specialty Products
“As Co-Chairman of the Terror Information New York Group, (TINYg) I would like to thank you for taking part in our Lecture Series in New York City and London. This Lecture Series has been in existence for over five years and it is because of dedicated academics such as yourself that it still continues to be such a success. Your talk on "Leadership and Organizational Strategies" was the most well received and discussed by our attendees. It was an honor for the TINYg community to be able to hear your ideas.”Kevin Cassidy, Vice President, Global Security, Thomson Reuter
“I wanted to write and thank you for your presentation at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Security Convention. Your Presentation, “Managing Generation Y Employees and Customers” received the highest ratings for excellence by our attendees in a post convention survey. I believe it was so well received not only because you really do know what makes Generation Y tick but more importantly, you took the time prior to the convention to learn about our industry and our needs. It was a great idea of yours to host a conference call prior to our convention so that you could learn about the issues shopping center security directors face when dealing with Gen Y customers and employees and tailor your presentation to address those issues. Nicole, as you know, our audience was comprised mainly of former law enforcement officers and they can be a tough crowd to communicate with but you absolutely wowed them. Thanks again for making our convention a success.”Malachy Kavanagh, Vice President of Communications, International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
“One of the most personable and professional people I know. Nicole has a head for business but has never lost the bedside manner that all coaches must have to succeed in their field. I don't think there's an end to the amount of good advice she can give, whether for your body, soul or business.”Andres Quesada, Freelance Designer
“Nicole channeled her frustration with business status quo into creating one of the hippest consulting firms on the East Coast. She is smart, talented, knows the world of business from both the national and international perspectives, and, if that isn't enough, wrote an informative and accessible book that I have recommended endlessly.” Michael Shelton, Psychology Today
“It was the pleasure of the ASTD Houston Chapter to have Dr. Nicole Lipkin speak at our January monthly meeting. Her topic focused on the “Y” Generation and was filled with current statistics, stories and examples. Our group got so engaged we had to ask them to stop interrupting with questions so Nicole could complete the presentation. Nicole willingly stayed after the event to answer additional questions. Nicole’s expertise is obvious and her enthusiasm for the subject undeniable. Her participation made our event a great success.”Sarah E. Hurst, President, ASTD Houston Chapter
As a young Internet marketing consultant, I have the skills and technical tools to assist any client but did not have the business skills to go with it. Nicole helped me to formalize my business, guided me through setting reasonable goals for its growth, and assisted in establishing an efficient plan for its progress. She worked with me to understand keep elements of my business that were completely missing, such as networking initiatives, personal growth within the field, and dividing work and personal life. Over the past six months, my clientele has grown, I’ve become more effective in handling their work, and simply put, my business has grown.James Datillo, Senior Data Analyst, University of Pennsylvania & Small Business Owner
As a Director in one of the largest insurance companies in the world, it is extremely important to be effective at working with the Generation Y employees. These employees are the future of our company and the experiences and training they receive will help to guide them along their path of success. Dr. Lipkin was a prior colleague of mine and I knew that she had developed an expertise in working with the newest generation of employees. I reached out to Dr. Lipkin who provided me with a few coaching sessions about the importance of working with Generation Y employees, how to best engage with them, and how to ensure their success in their roles. Dr. Lipkin was extremely professional and attentive to my needs and concerns and provided me with invaluable information. She is an excellent coach and I look forward to working with her more in the future.Rikki Goldenberg, M.A., Director, Quality & Affordability Programs, United HealthCare