Testimonials

CEO of Data solutions platform

“Nicole has helped us immensely - recent events have put a much needed spotlight on race, injustice, inequality and bias. While we have always been a serial best places to work for company, we (and I really mean me) had not found our footing speaking about race at work. Nicole’s passion for & knowledge of the subject as well as her strength of voice gave us the confidence to start these conversations.  As a DEI architect, she really has a superpower. Thank you Nicole - our efforts would be much further behind without your counsel."

Senior Account Executive at P&G

“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. Moreover, she provided a strong call-to-action and key messages that resonated with a diverse group of audience on our team. I was left truly inspired and energized. I highly recommend Nicole for any speaking engagement around diversity and inclusion. On the behalf of our team, we wish her the best of luck and career success!”

Board Member and 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

"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."

Founder of Sports Conference

“Nicole Smart's wisdom, experience and leadership were a highlight at the Midwest Sports Business Conference held annually at the NCAA where she served as an invited VIP panelist.  Clearly one of the conference favorites, our future sport managers gravitated toward her with ease and were enlightened as Nicole shared her advice on how these future professionals should navigate the sports landscape and jumpstart their careers.  Thanks so much for your contributions and I look forward to future collaborations."

President Emeritus of the National Council of Women at the United Nations.
”I have worked with Nicole in the capacity of hiring her to speak for corporations and organizations seeking strategies and best practices for creating inclusive work environments. Nicole is an excellent speaker, and well-read; she comes prepared and ready to provide real-time solutions to audiences across the C-suite spectrum.”