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Nicole Malachowski lights up events with energy and purpose. Onstage she is sincere, funny and humble. Her story will have you on the edge of your seat, she will make you laugh and she may even make you cry. But despite being the gal that broke the mold, she will tell you: “It’s just me, and if I can do it so can you.” Her indomitable spirit raises the tempo for everyone in the room and inspires them to greater heights.

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Senior Marketing Manager - Elsevier

Nicole has great talent for connecting with an audience with her relatable and genuine personality. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is looking for a speaker that will engage their audience and influence them to think differently about their challenges.

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Vice President, Sales - Reckitt Health

Working with Nicole was a joy – she was genuinely curious to learn more about our business culture & values so she could tailor her message to be even more relatable to the team. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to engage and inspire their team!

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Dir of Corporate Events - Farm Credit Bureau of Texas

Nicole was relatable, funny, inspirational, and challenging. She is an outstanding presenter and quite simply an incredible human being. We look forward to inviting her back!

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Nicole Malachowski lights up events with energy and purpose. Onstage she is sincere, funny and humble. Her story will have you on the edge of your seat, she will make you laugh and she may even make you cry. But despite being the gal that broke the mold, she will tell you: “It’s just me, and if I can do it so can you.” Her indomitable spirit raises the tempo for everyone in the room and inspires them to greater heights.

  • Harnessing Headwinds

    Pair text with an image to focus on a product, collection or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.

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  • Pushing The Envelope

    Being the best when it counts. What does it take to be the best?

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  • Breaking Barriers

    Headwinds are the perfect metaphor for the change impacting organizations...

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Air Force Career

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Flying with the Thunderbirds

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Speaking in Action

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Advocacy Work

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Vacation Bucket List

Lessons for Leading Well

October 9, 2024

I learned a lot about how to lead during my time as a US Air Force officer and aviator, as well as in my post-military life as I have battled tickborne illness. When you’re soaring at Mach speed in an F-15E Strike Eagle, leadership isn’t just about giving orders. And when you’re facing down bacteria and parasites and the debilitating diseases they cause, it isn’t about using brute force in isolation to overcome the odds against you. It’s about building positive human connections.

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