Speaking and learning experiences that deepen understanding, spark dialogue, and build capacity.

We design keynotes, workshops, and facilitated learning experiences that help organizations communicate with clarity, care, and purpose in moments that matter.

Learning That Builds Understanding and Capacity

Effective communication isn’t just about delivering information. It’s about shaping how people make sense of ideas, relate to one another, and engage with complex realities.

Our speaking and learning engagements support organizations navigating complexity, change, and social impact by creating space for reflection, dialogue, and shared understanding. This work draws on real-world experience across communications, policy, and systems—not abstract theory—and is designed to meet audiences where they are.

Each engagement is tailored to the organization’s context, goals, and participants, with an emphasis on practical insight, thoughtful conversation, and learning that people can carry forward.

This work is well-suited for organizations seeking learning experiences that support clarity, connection, and informed action, rather than motivation alone.

About the Speaker

Nicole E. Kenney is an award-winning social impact strategist, facilitator, and speaker with nearly two decades of experience working across nonprofit, philanthropic, academic, corporate, and public-sector settings.

Her work brings together applied communications strategy, storytelling, and facilitation to support mission-driven organizations as they navigate complexity and change. Nicole’s approach centers context, shared understanding, and trust, helping teams communicate thoughtfully, align internally, and engage in complex conversations with clarity and care.

Types of Engagements

  • Keynote Addresses

    Thoughtful talks designed to invite reflection, challenge assumptions, and create shared understanding, grounded in real-world experience rather than abstraction.

  • Panels, Moderation & Focus Groups

    Skilled facilitation that supports focused, inclusive conversation, draws out diverse perspectives, and helps groups move toward insight and clarity.

  • Workshops & Learning Sessions

    Interactive learning experiences that build shared language, practical communication skills, and usable frameworks, designed for participation, reflection, and real-world application.

  • Speaking & Learning Topics

    Topics are adapted to audience needs and organizational context and may include:

    ✦ Communication, clarity, and shared understanding in complex environments
    ✦ Storytelling as a tool for leadership and organizational learning
    ✦ Communicating across difference, generations, and lived experience
    ✦ Communication, equity, and trust in mission-driven work
    ✦ Black women’s health, wellness, and lived experience
    ✦ Systems thinking, social change, and collective responsibility
    ✦ Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven leadership
    ✦ Intergenerational relationships and collaboration
    ✦ College readiness, preparation, and belonging

  • Selected Speaking & Learning Engagements

    Nicole has delivered talks and facilitated learning experiences for a wide range of organizations and institutions, including:

    ✦ Association for Conflict Resolution
    ✦ National Bar Association – Women’s Law Division
    University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
    ✦ CoGenerate
    ✦ TEDx – How Aunties Changed My Life
    ✦ La Salle University
    ✦ BPHL Innovation Fest
    ✦ PECO
    ✦ Gaudenzia
    ✦ Smith College
    ✦ Providence College
    ✦ Church of Christian Compassion
    ✦ Christian Stronghold Baptist Church
    ✦ Washington, D.C. Congressional Briefing on Black Women and Girls’ Mental Health

  • How to Inquire

    Speaking and learning engagements are customized based on audience, format, and goals.

    To inquire about availability, scope, or pricing—or to schedule a brief conversation—please contact:
    iswm@nicoleeekenney.com
    or complete the Contact Us form.