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Nicole F. Smith is an Emotional Intelligence Strategist & Expert, Leadership Coach, and Creator of the EQ Impact® Framework. She transforms how leaders connect, communicate, and build resilience in today’s fast-changing world.

With a career rooted in mindset, emotional intelligence, and leadership development, Nicole knows that EQ isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of real leadership.

What makes her different? She challenges traditional thinking, sparks curiosity, and equips leaders to break free from limiting beliefs. Her approach blends warmth with boldness, theory with action.

Through her EQ Impact® Framework, DiSC certification, and real-world insight, Nicole delivers strategies leaders can use immediately. Whether coaching executives, leading workshops, or speaking globally, her message is clear: Leadership is emotional. Master it, and everything changes.

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Bridging Emotional Intelligence with Real-World Application

Nicole F. Smith bridges emotional intelligence with real-world application. Through her EQ Impact® Framework, workshops, and coaching, she drives lasting behavioral change—not just talk. Leaders who work with Nicole gain self-awareness, agility, and the clarity to lead with confidence and compassion.

Her Mission: Elevating Leaders Through Emotional Brilliance

At the core of Nicole’s work is a deep commitment to empowerment. She believes that leaders are most effective when they cultivate emotional brilliance—the ability to navigate challenges, inspire trust, and drive meaningful impact in every area of their lives.

 

Through her keynotes, coaching programs, podcast (Blow Your Mind(set)), book, workbooks, and immersive workshops, Nicole is building a movement. A movement that challenges outdated leadership norms and equips individuals with the emotional intelligence skills necessary to thrive in today’s complex world.

As I love to learn about anything involving the human brain and what makes people tick, this was very educational, and Nicole is a great speaker that keeps you engaged and wanting more. The conversation was inviting and not intimidating, as many of these can be. I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next one."

 

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Why Nicole?

  • Authenticity Meets Strategy – She blends deep emotional intelligence with actionable leadership strategies that deliver real-world results.

  • Innovative EQ Impact® Framework – Her proprietary framework bridges self-discovery, emotional mastery, social intelligence, and relationship building for holistic leadership development.

  • Transformational Results – Her work doesn't just teach—it transforms how leaders think, lead, and live.

 

Nicole’s vision remains unwavering: To empower leaders to embrace emotional brilliance and transform their leadership, their teams, and their lives.

Who Have I Worked With, and What Impact Have We Made Together?
 

Since its founding, JMS Creative Leadership Solutions and Nicole have partnered with Fortune 500 companies, emerging startups, and everything in between, offering leadership solutions that don’t just work — they transform.



 

 

 

Through years of maximizing emotional intelligence and leadership strategies, my work continues to empower individuals and organizations alike. I believe in creating leadership journeys that are sustainable, human-centered, and filled with emotional clarity.

“Working with Nicole helped me tap into an emotional depth that transformed my leadership style—one of the best decisions I made for my career."

 

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Are You Ready to Transform Your Leadership Journey?

Let’s work together to turn your emotional intelligence into leadership mastery.

Can’t wait to meet you!

My best,

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