Innovation in Organizational Shifts with Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts: Ep. 59
Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts, a leader in organizational transformation with over 25 years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, human resources, and organizational change, discusses the motivations and pivotal moments leading her to a career in HR, the challenges HR professionals face, particularly during seismic events like the 2020 pandemic and racial reckoning, and how these experiences shaped her approach to leadership and DEI.
She introduces her 'Shift Framework'—an innovative and practical roadmap to align stated organizational values with actual lived behaviors. Dr. Butts also provides valuable insights into personal branding, innovation, and the continuous journey towards meaningful cultural change within organizations.
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Transformational Speaker | Executive Coach | Organizational Culture Strategist Founder, NLYB Solutions
Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, executive coach, and organizational culture strategist with over 25 years of experience guiding individuals and institutions through profound change. She is the founder of NLYB Solutions and the creator of the SHIFT Framework—a five-step transformational framework designed to help leaders build high-performing, purpose-driven cultures.
Nicole’s journey began on stage as the emcee of her elementary school talent show, where she discovered the power of connection through voice. That early spark led to a lifelong calling to inspire, uplift, and catalyze change. Today, she stands on stages and in boardrooms helping people and organizations shift how they think, operate, and lead—with clarity, courage, and intention.
With a rare blend of intuitive insight and systems thinking, Nicole is known for her ability to see both the forest and the trees. She listens beyond words, guiding individuals to uncover unspoken truths and align with their highest potential. Whether coaching executives stepping into next-level leadership or supporting women 40+ navigating reinvention, she helps clients bridge the gap between who they are and who they want to become.
Her professional background includes C-suite roles such as Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, and Human Resources Director. She has led inaugural People & Culture offices, developed enterprise-wide DEI strategies, and built leadership systems that align culture with performance. Nicole has worked across for-profit and not-… Read More