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Book Nicole for Your Next Keynote or Fireside.

Nicole Stephenson, IOM is a transformational speaker, Lecturer at The Wharton School / University of Pennsylvania, Founder of Narrativa Consulting, and author of Unapologetic: Boldly Lead the Life and Career You Deserve.

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Nicole Stephenson on stage with a handheld microphone, mid-keynote.

On stage

Keynotes & firesides

Nicole Stephenson holding a microphone, smiling toward the audience.

On stage

A speaker who connects, then transforms.

Known for blending real-world experience with compelling storytelling and practical strategies, Nicole delivers content that inspires immediate action and lasting growth. With nearly two decades of experience across marketing, promotions, sales, operations, and events, she brings a rare combination of strategic insight and human-centered leadership to every engagement.

Talk themes

What Nicole speaks about.

Four signature topics from the Unapologetic curriculum — tailored to your audience and moment.

Topic 1

All The Wins, No Glory — Invisible Effort: Staying Motivated When No One Notices

  • The emotional toll of unrecognized work
  • How to measure and celebrate hidden progress
  • Building resilience and confidence from within
  • Why teams and individuals stay "busy" but stagnant
  • How to create traction, direction, and intentional effort
  • Frameworks for real productivity

Topic 2

The Journey to Authenticity — You Are The Asset: Permission To Prioritize Your Growth

  • The layers we wear and how to shed them
  • Authenticity as a leadership advantage
  • Navigating environments where authenticity feels risky
  • Identifying strengths that set you apart
  • Using your superpower strategically
  • Avoiding burnout and overextension
  • How to invest in yourself in meaningful ways
  • The ROI of personal and career development

Topic 3

The Net Worth Of Your Network — Relationship Capital: The Most Undervalued Career Currency

  • Types of mentors and how to find them
  • Becoming a high-impact mentor
  • Creating mentoring cultures inside organizations
  • Why mentoring accelerates both careers
  • Networking for real people, not just salespeople
  • How networks create opportunities
  • Strategies for relationship-building vs. transactional networking that last

Topic 4

Self-Advocacy — Scripts, Tools, and Strategies

  • Scripts, tools and strategies for self-advocacy
  • Dealing with bias and barriers
  • How to claim your seat at the table
  • Confidently asking for recognition, opportunity, and compensation
  • Saying no without guilt
  • Building laser focus in a distracted world
  • Managing emotional energy
  • Work–life choice vs. balance
  • Making space for joy and fulfillment
  • Sustainable success habits

Engagement formats

Pick the shape that fits the room.

  • Keynote (30 / 60 / 90 minutes)

    A powerful learning experience to motivate and inspire.

  • Breakout Session (30 / 60 minutes)

    Engaging dialogue to connect and spark creativity.

  • Fireside Chat or Panelist (30 / 60 minutes)

    A guided conversation that brings nuance, story, and audience interaction.

  • Executive Retreat (4 / 8 hours)

    High-level development to engage and transform results for senior leaders.

  • Multi-Session Workshop Series

    A program with accountability to reach success — monthly or quarterly.

  • Custom Books With Company Branding

    Customized editions of Unapologetic with your organization's branding available.

Ideal audiences

Built for the room you are about to fill.

  • Corporate leadership teams
  • Employee Resource / Network Groups and Women's groups
  • Early- and mid-career professionals
  • High-potential employee programs
  • Sales teams and entrepreneurial groups
  • Universities and emerging leader cohorts
Unapologetic: Boldly Lead the Life and Career You Deserve — front cover

The book on stage

Talks rooted in Unapologetic.

Nicole's keynotes draw on the same material as her book — Unapologetic: Boldly Lead the Life and Career You Deserve — so attendees walk out with a through-line, not just takeaways.

Nicole Stephenson mid-keynote, microphone in hand.
About the bookDownload one-sheet (PDF)

Recent rooms

A few of the organizations Narrativa has worked with.

Partner relationships listed where confirmed

  • Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit

    Lehigh Valley Women’s SummitEvent / speaking engagement

Work with Nicole

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