Nova Nicole is an award-winning leadership speaker, media personality, and consultant who has spent more than 20 years helping organizations thrive through change, complexity, and rapid growth. Her keynotes blend tactical frameworks with lived experience from the high-pressure worlds of entertainment, media, and corporate tech — making her one of the most compelling and practical voices in modern leadership.

Nova began her career in the hip-hop entertainment industry, working alongside superstar athletes and artists, where she learned to lead under pressure, manage sensitive situations, and communicate with clarity in high-stakes environments. She later brought this expertise to the tech sector, supporting global leaders at Shopify through ambiguity, scaling, and transformation.

Since 2014, Nova has spoken professionally across North America, delivering more than 100 keynote presentations for clients in the Fortune 500, technology, academic, government, and non-profit sectors. Her work has reached millions through five seasons on national television, positioning her as a trusted voice on leadership, well-being, and human-centered performance.

Her signature topics — energy management, social capital and belonging, and leading through ambiguity — offer concrete tools leaders can apply immediately. Audiences consistently praise Nova’s ability to translate complex human dynamics into actionable strategies that improve culture, communication, and performance.

In addition to her keynote work, Nova is a skilled panel moderator, workshop facilitator, event host, and emcee, known for bringing levity, professionalism, and warm energy to every stage.