Nicole C. Calhoun | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Nicole is a high-energy and results-oriented professional who has worked with diverse multi-cultural teams around the world. She brings 25 years of corporate and technology experience to her speaking topics.

Nicole’s technical experience includes enterprise level technology systems with such roles as Software Engineering, Business Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Technology Controls & Risk.

Her industry knowledge includes Financial Services, Merchant Services, Retirement Services, Payroll Processing, Manufacturing and Automotive.

Nicole’s work experience includes companies like: JP Morgan Chase & Co., General Motors, Delphi, Detroit Diesel, National Steel Corporation and Electronic Data Systems (now DXC).

As a certified John Maxwell Team trainer and coach, Nicole is prepared to deliver content that adds value through an inspiring, engaging and exciting experience that your audience will enjoy.

Current position (1)

Career Speaker & Coach

SC Calhoun Consulting

Degrees (1)

Management Information Systems

Oakland University

1991 to 1996

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Empowering Careers through Mentorship

This 30-45 minute keynote explores the pivotal role of mentorship in fostering gender diversity within traditionally male-dominated industries. It will address actionable strategies for attracting more female talent into the field, enhance retention rates, and create an inclusive environment that nurtures growth and innovation.

Attendees will gain insights into overcoming barriers, leveraging mentorship to drive change, and building supportive networks that empower women at all career stages.

This topic is perfect for:
-Professionals in STEM fields
-Mid-career professionals seeking a pivot, advance or redefine their careers

The audience will leave with strategies for:
-Shaping Effective Mentorship Programs in the Workplace
-Becoming a Supportive Mentor
-Maximizing the Benefits Of Mentorship

The Courage to Be Uniquely You

This 30-45 minute talk will help participants show up strong on the job, in their businesses and non-profit organizations with their unique skills. The presentation will emphasize the need to be confident in the skills, talents, expertise and accomplishments, for personal and professional success.

During this talk, Nicole will share the importance of:
-Self-Discovery
-Self-Esteem
-Self-Promotion

This talk is perfect for:
-Leaders of Women
-Women in Tech
-Women in STEM
-Women in Trades Industries
-Women in Business
-Women Leaders
-Women Professionals

8 Reasons Why You're Stuck

Everyone has potential. What's keeping your audience from reaching their full potential? Help your audience empower themselves by learning leadership and personal development skills that will equip them to be successful.

Trainer and coach, Nicole C. Calhoun will expound on The Law of Intentionality, one of the laws of growth found in the book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by New York Times best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell.

This 30-45 minute presentation will help participants realize how continued growth is one of the keys to success, yet this is an area most people take for granted.

Participants will learn to maximize their potential by becoming intentional about personal growth.

Participants will walk away with:
-Clarity to overcome professional success obstacles.
-Tools to set them on the right track.
-Action steps for forward movement.

This talk is perfect for:
-Aspiring & emerging leaders
-Mid-level managers

3 Steps to Avoid Communication Breakdown

Everyone is motivated differently, communicates differently, and views tasks and relationships differently. What if you could tap into your greatest motivations and dramatically improve your relationships and communication with everyone you meet?

This 30-45 minute talk will help your audience raise their awareness of how personality styles impact preferred communication.

The audience will learn:
-An overview of each of the four personality styles
-How to communicate with each style
-Avoiding frustrations during pressure situations

This talk is perfect for:
All audiences

Past talks (4)

Empowering Women Through Mentorship

2025 EWII Conference

Chicago, IL

October 2, 2025

Empowering Women Through Mentorship

National Glass Association Conference

Dallas, TX

August 5, 2024

Leadership Workshop

Commercial Real Estate Women Retreat