Nickquolette Barrett is the founder and CEO of iRock Development Solutions, LLC, doing business as iRock Résumés, and is widely known as The Get Hired Strategist. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership strategist who delivers dynamic keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and seminars for business audiences, leadership teams, and professional organizations.
With more than 30 years of corporate experience, including over two decades in leadership roles, Nickquolette brings credibility that cannot be manufactured. Her background spans leadership development, corporate training, advertising, sales, and marketing within a Fortune-level organization. She blends real-world leadership lessons with relatable stories, humor, and practical strategy, creating sessions that are both engaging and immediately actionable.
Nickquolette speaks on topics including executive and leadership development, career strategy and succession, hidden job market strategies, LinkedIn branding and visibility, executive presence, and navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence. Her thought-provoking and conversational speaking style consistently earns rave reviews from audiences who appreciate her ability to challenge thinking while keeping it real.
One attendee shared,
“Nickquolette definitely exceeded our expectations. She was interactive, engaging, and exceptionally knowledgeable. If you are looking for a subject-matter expert who will provide knowledge, inspire, and motivate your group, Nickquolette Barrett is the one.”
She is a multi-certified executive and career coach, a PCC credential holder, and a recipient of multiple career industry awards from Career Directors International. Nickquolette is also the author of two books, You’re Hired! 10 Tips to Rock Out Your Resume and Land an Interview and You’re Hired! 10 Tips to Rock Out Your Interview and Land Your Dream Job, both focused on helping professionals compete and win in today’s evolving job market.
Nickquolette began her corporate career in 1991 and was promoted into leadership in 1999, where she discovered her natural ability to coach, guide, and develop others. Today, she works with high-performing professionals and leaders to help them gain clarity, position themselves strategically, and move into roles they were built for. Her work focuses on helping individuals:
• Present their best self on paper, online, and in person
• Position themselves for non-publicized and hidden opportunities
• Build satisfying, aligned, and rewarding careers
• Confidently ask for and secure the compensation they deserve
• Develop and fully own their executive presence
You can view testimonials and recommendations from past event attendees and clients on her LinkedIn profile.
