Organizational Storytelling

A story can be the ceiling to growth, or the vehicle for it.

Every organization carries three stories.

What the leader believes, the team repeats, and the community feels.

Growth tests all three.

What story are you telling?

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  • City of Philadelphia

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  • PECO

  • Urban League of Philadelphia

  • Gaudenzia

  • Baltimore Healthy Start

  • SHIFT Capital

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  • Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

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  • Smith College

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  • University of Pennsylvania

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  • Tulane University

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  • YMCA

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Confusion is expensive. Trust is what brings in funding, partners, and the right people. When momentum stalls, the instinct is to get louder. Usually, the answer is to get clearer.

We are an organizational storytelling firm that aligns what leaders believe, what teams communicate, and what communities experience. Your story is more than your message. It’s your engine.

We diagnose where the story is breaking down, then strengthen the narrative, tools, and alignment needed to move your organization forward.

Our process replaces guesswork with results you can measure: clarity on what’s true, confidence to tell it well, and the capacity to sustain it as you scale.

I work with leaders of mission-driven organizations and public-serving teams who are growing, in transition, or starting something new.

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Ways to work with me

A project from diagnosis to implementation. I find the story that can carry your growth, then build the plan and tools your team needs to carry it.

Narrative Architecture

Hands-on training for your leaders. I help them move past what's in the way and carry your story with clarity and confidence

Facilitation & TA

A steady thinking partner as decisions come up. I help you strengthen your story as your work and your role keep growing.

Leadership Advising

Hands-on training for your leaders. I help them move past what's in the way and carry your story with clarity and confidence

Keynote Speaking

WHERE TO START

  • Clarity Call

    Investment: Complimentary


    A 30-minute conversation to explore your story and find the right next step.


    Ideal for: anyone deciding if this work is the right fit.

    BOOK A CLARITY CALL

  • Focused Diagnostic Consultation

    Investment: $500


    A 60-minute working session to find where your story is breaking down. You leave with a written summary and clear next steps.

    Ideal for: Organizations and leaders who want an expert perspective on one defined challenge and a tangible direction they can act on.

    BOOK YOUR FOCUSED DIAGNOSTIC

After our diagnostic call, ways to work with me

  • Leadership Advising

    Investment: Starting at $1,400/month

    A steady thinking partner as decisions come up, through growth or transition.


    Ideal for: leaders who have a foundation and want ongoing support.

    START THE CONVERSATION

  • Facilitation & Technical Assistance

    Investment: Starting at $2,500

    Hands-on training that builds real skill in your leaders, not just a good workshop day.


    Ideal for: organizations investing directly in their people.

    BRING THIS WORK TO MY TEAM

  • Keynote Speaking

    Investment: Starting at $5,000

    Talks on the future of work, finding your voice, and moving through change. Workshops, panels, and fireside chats are priced by audience and format.

    Ideal for: conferences, universities, and company events.

    INVITE ME TO SPEAK

  • Narrative Architecture

    Investment - Starting at $6,500

    A project from diagnosis to implementation, so your message lands and your team can carry it.


    Ideal for: organizations launching or refining a major initiative.

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92% of our participants

rated our trainings 9 out of 10

This isn't guesswork.

  • 9 in 10

    felt ready to apply what they learned, up from 1 in 4 before.

  • 3 in 4

    felt confident delivering their message, up from fewer than 1 in 3.

  • 87%

    had no communications plan going in. All left with one.

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole is a joy to work with! When I started as the executive director of NBWJI, I knew absolutely nothing about communications. She guided me every step of the way and pushed me to step out of my comfort zone. She was instrumental in helping NBWJI discover its voice and get our message out to the public.

    — Sydney McKinney, Ph.D., Executive Director
    National Black Women’s Justice Institute

  • ★★★★★

    Working with Nicole has been a game changer for me and my business. Nicole took the time to deeply understand me as a person, my work and industry and most of all the underlying purpose behind what I do. She created a messaging that aligns directly with my goals and in a way that I could never have imagined expressing it for myself. Working with Nicole has been the most professional, high quality and efficient work experience I ever had with someone to help grow my business. I look forward to continuing to work with Nicole into the future for sure, she is an asset to my growth.

    — Samuel Johns, Founder • CEO
    Samuel Johns Coaching

  • ★★★★★

    Professional, responsive, and committed, are only a few of many words to describe my experiences after enlisting the services of Nicole. After connecting with Nicole to build a communications strategy from the ground up, I was highly impressed with her thorough and meticulous work. At the conclusion of our project, I was provided not only with a foundation for my present work but also a complete blueprint to guide my work well into the future. Nicole is a powerhouse, and will continue to be my go to person for all of my communications needs.

    — Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel, Co-Founder
    Philadelphia Police School Diversion Program

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole provided the ‘It Starts With Me’ Wellness Program for our moms in our Parent Leadership Group at Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. The sessions were invaluable in building their self esteem, self awareness and confidence! The sessions poised them to be empowered in their advocacy for themselves and their communities. They now approach their roles on our Community Action Network with a courageous stance. We would assuredly recommend this program.

    — LaShelle Stewart, MBA, Executive Director
    Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole is an outstanding instructor here at West Philadelphia YMCA. Her ambition and drive are very contagious. I admire her hard work and perseverance. To sum it all up, I wish I had 100 more Nicoles in my Group Exercise Department.

    — Angela Dozier, Group Exercise Director
    YMCA West Philadelphia

  • ★★★★★

    I attended Nicole’s ‘It Starts With Me’ program at Smith College’s Annual Leadership conference. The workshop was interactive and fun. Nicole is an incredible creator. I found her talk to be truly inspirational. As the Wellness Service Director at Smith College, every day, I encounter the negative impact that stress culture has on the lives and well-being of young people. ‘It Starts With Me’ addresses trauma and mental health through Nicole’s journey to healing. I enjoyed watching the documentary and felt that the corresponding workshop was easy to relate to and provided actionable steps for attendees to take in order to improve their lives, starting that same day.

    — Kristina Meredith, Wellness Services Director
    Smith College

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole Kenney is a dynamic young speaker that engages and motivates her audience. She reveals life’s various stages and key strategies to accomplish your goals. She impacted the audience and left us wanting more. Ms. Kenney has the tools and the expertise to challenge and inspire any team or audience. I would highly recommend her as a speaker/presenter.

    — Rachel Williams, Women’s Luncheon Committee Chairperson
    Christian Stronghold Baptist Church

  • ★★★★★

    We invited Nicole to present ‘It Starts With Me’ to our employees at PECO during Women’s History Month. The documentary reminded me of the wisdom our older female relatives possess. After the screening, we were divided into discussion groups to discuss our individual aspirations and what we will do today to reach those goals. Nicole did a fabulous job and everyone walked away inspired.

    — Randi Martin
    PECO Energy Company

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole connected beautifully with the attendees of our inaugural conference. We received nothing but rave reviews for her sessions and look forward to working with her again!

    — Andrew W. Jenkins, Grants Compliance Manager
    Office of Public Safety, City of Philadelphia

  • ★★★★★

    Nicole is a dynamic and engaging speaker whose authenticity resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Her thoughtful approach and energetic presence inspire both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their careers. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole for any speaking engagement that calls for inspiration, connection, and meaningful impact.

    -Daisy Pereira-Tosado, Director of Alum Cohort Engagement

    Smith College