An ELI Icehouse Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator and ICF Associate Certified Coach, Nikita has trained over 6,800 workshop participants and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs and business leaders to success. She is also a passionate and dynamic speaker whose unique blend of innovative ideas, practical experience and real-world examples consistently engage both left- and right- brained audiences. She gives it to you straight – with BOLD statements, RELEVANT examples, COLORFUL stories and an enchanting style that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats!

Her capabilities though, extend beyond the platform: Nikita cultivated expertise in product innovation, agile software development and startup consulting through leadership roles at Permuta Technologies, Duke Energy and Slalom Consulting. She studied Business Management at Queens University of Charlotte and maintains Project Management, SAFe® 6.0 SPC, Product Owner Program Manager, and Scrum Master certifications from PMI Global, Scaled Agile and Scrum Alliance, respectively.

Nikita is a recognized thought leader, having shared her leadership, productivity and entrepreneurship expertise in publications like Forbes and QCity Metro. And, she’s earned a reputation for delivering high-impact presentations — including “How to Succeed without Sacrificing Your Well Being” at QCity Metro’s Women THRIVE Conference, “Teaming for BIG Wins” at UNC Charlotte’s HUB Expo and “Fearless Leadership: How to Make Smart Decisions in Less than 60-Seconds” at SHRM Annual Conference and Syracuse University’s WISE Conference. Nikita’s extensive experience and proven track record make her a trusted partner for organizations looking to deliver high impact for conference and / or meeting attendees.