Nikita is a dynamic speaker, ICF Associate Certified Coach, and ELI Icehouse Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator who has trained over 6,800 workshop participants and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs and business leaders to success. Known for her bold delivery, relevant insights, and colorful storytelling, Nikita captivates both analytical and creative audiences with content that inspires action and drives results.

Nikita’s expertise extends beyond the stage. She has led product innovation, agile software development, and business transformation initiatives at Permuta Technologies, Duke Energy, and Slalom Consulting. She studied Business Management at Queens University of Charlotte and holds advanced certifications in Project Management (PMI), SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant, Lean Enterprise Product Owner Program Manager (Scaled Agile) and Scrum Mastery (Scrum Alliance).

As a recognized thought leader, Nikita has been a featured author in Forbes, QCity Metro, and other publications for her insights on leadership, productivity, and entrepreneurship. 

Her high-impact presentations include:

• How to Succeed Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being – QCity Metro’s Women THRIVE Conference
• Green Entrepreneurship: Real Opportunities. Real Challenges – The NIMED’s Executive Networking Conference
• Teaming for BIG Wins – UNC Charlotte HUB Expo
• Fearless Leadership: How to Make Smart Decisions in Less Than 60 Seconds – SHRM Annual Conference & Syracuse University’s WISE Conference

Nikita is the founder of Luna Launchpad™, a 10-week capacity-building program empowering moonlighting women business owners to transition from side hustle to full-time self-sustaining business. She also serves as an instructor for AMP UP! Charlotte, the city’s business accelerator program, and has facilitated training workshops for national seminar companies, Fred Pryor Learning Solutions and Skillpath Seminars.

Her accolades include recognition as a Gusto Impact Award Finalist, Enterprising Women of the Year Awardee, Career Mastered National Women’s History Leadership Honoree, and Radio One Top Woman of Excellence.

Whether you’re looking for a business, leadership or productivity coach or planning a conference keynote or corporate training, Nikita is a trusted partner who delivers breakthrough results and lasting impact.