Consulting
Why Most Culture Work Fails
Most culture initiatives fall short because they ignore the most critical piece: leadership behavior.
I work with executives and boards to align values with action—so organizational culture becomes a true reflection of the values posted on the walls.
I work with executives and boards to align values with action—so organizational culture becomes a true reflection of the values posted on the walls.
- ✨Do your employees trust your leadership?
- ✨Are your values visible in behavior?
- ✨Is your culture worth scaling?
Nicole works with executives, executive leadership teams, boards, and people leaders to close the gap between what they say they value and how the organization actually behaves.
A former VP and Chief Diversity Officer, she’s led enterprise-wide culture transformations for multi-billion-dollar companies, and national nonprofits. Her sweet spot? Helping companies turn values into behavior—and behavior into results.
Because here’s the truth: most organizations have great values on paper but a culture that doesn’t match. That misalignment costs time, talent, and trust. Using her proprietary SHIFT Framework™, Nicole realigns culture at the root so what’s promised and what’s practiced align.
Key Services for Cultivating Values-Aligned Culture:
- SHIFT Culture Alignment Program
- Executive Coaching for Leaders and Leadership Teams
- Retreat Facilitation
- Keynote Speaking
Outcomes & Benefits:
Higher Engagement
Cultures built on trust outperform the rest.
Testimonials
Nicole has the unique ability to move people forward, including people who may not want to be moved forward, without them realizing they are being moved. That is a rare gift!
Dr. Reginald S. Blaylock Vice President California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Nicole Butts is strategic and a natural teacher. We were able to develop a plan of action within a timeline that fit our needs. Nicole helped our team think and learn together. We have grown as an organization and continue to flourish because of Nicole’s continued partnership.
Dr. Resma Byrne Director of Educational Projects and Assessment Walnut Valley Unified School District
Nicole is the consummate professional! From the time our organization first approached her about possibly facilitating a session with us, she was on top of all of the details. We had a vision for the event, but she was the one to make it happen. She took our ideas for a session and turned them into a thought-provoking, deep learning opportunity that resonated with each of the attendees. I would recommend her to anyone seeking to grow a DEI skillset among the individuals in their organization.
Dr. Bobbie PorterAssistant Vice President California State University, Fullerton