“Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better versions of themselves.”

-- Bill Bradley

Stepping into leadership isn't always a smooth transition. New and emerging leaders often face challenges like uncertainty in decision-making, navigating complex team dynamics, building credibility, and balancing new responsibilities all while still trying to find their footing.

Without the right support, talented professionals can get stuck—hesitating instead of leading, reacting instead of guiding, or feeling isolated in moments that demand confidence.

What if you had a partner to help guide you in this new role?

Your Guide to Leadership Growth

The iNStep Approach to Building Leaders

At iNStep Consulting, we approach coaching as a professional partnership rooted in the highest industry standards. We are Certified Professional Coaches (CPC) through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), one of the leading International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited training programs globally. Our coaching philosophy is guided by the ICF’s core competencies and Code of Ethics ensuring every engagement is grounded in trust, respect, and a proven framework for personal and professional growth.

Coaching, as defined by the ICF, is “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” That’s the spirit we bring to every coaching conversation.

At iNStep Consulting, we specialize in coaching leaders, helping you strengthen your presence, sharpen your skills, and navigate challenges with confidence. Our goal is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting growth in both your personal and professional endeavors.

Through thought-provoking questions, targeted strategies, and practical action steps, our coaching pathways are designed to help you build the clarity, confidence, and resilience you need to grow into the kind of leader you're ready to become—and to meet you exactly where you are in your leadership journey.

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Leaders Made Strong

The Leadership Growth Pathway™

Leadership is more than a title. It’s a journey of growth, influence, and impact.

The Leadership Growth Pathway™ is designed to guide you through each stage of this journey, building your confidence and capability as you move from personal mastery to broader impact.

Grounded in the Quadratic Leadership Framework, this pathway helps you develop across four key dimensions: Self-Leadership, Relational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Societal Leadership. It’s a system designed to help you gain the clarity, confidence, and strength you need to lead with purpose.

Leadership starts with one step.
Choose the step that fits where you are—and where you want to go.

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Leadership Clarity Snapshot™

Your First Step Toward Stronger Leadership
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Leadership starts with self-awareness. In this focused, one-session deep dive, you’ll reconnect with your core strengths, identify what’s holding you back, and gain clarity on your next steps. It cuts through the noise, helps you find  your direction, and set a clear path forward. Whether you’re stepping into a new role or simply feeling stuck, this session is a powerful way to reset and refocus.

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Leadership QuickStep Program™

Build Momentum and Master Self Leadership

For those who want to move quickly, the Leadership QuickStep Program™ is a three-session experience that helps you sharpen your focus, build confidence, and strengthen your self-regulation skills. You’ll tackle real-world challenges, refine your personal leadership style, and leave each session with clear, actionable insights. It’s perfect for leaders who want to make an immediate impact without the pressure of a long-term commitment.

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Leadership StepUp Program™

Develop Influence and Strengthen Relational Leadership
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If you’re ready to step into a more visible role, the Leadership StepUp Program™ is a nine-week journey that helps you build influence, develop stronger relationships, and refine your communication skills. You’ll learn how to lead others without formal authority, build trust, and manage the delicate balance between influence and accountability.

For those ready to go deeper, an optional Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment is available, providing powerful insights into how your energy and mindset impact your leadership style.

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Leadership NextStep Program™

Expand Your Impact and Lead Within Systems
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The Leadership NextStep Program™ is a six-month journey into strategic influence and organizational leadership. This is where you learn to think beyond your immediate team, make decisions with long-term impact, and lead within complex systems. Move from managing tasks to leading with vision and purpose.

The program includes the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment, helping you understand how your mindset and energy levels shape your influence within larger organizations and systems.

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Leadership LevelUp Program™
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L‍ead with Purpose and Make a Lasting Impact

The Leadership LevelUp Program™ is for leaders who want to make a real difference. This six-month, intensive program challenges you to move beyond self-leadership to broader societal impact – leading with purpose, building a legacy, and creating lasting, meaningful change.

You'll also gain guided, personalized access to the COR.E Dynamics™ curriculum – a comprehensive, research-backed system developed by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). It provides a proven framework for mastering the energy, mindset, and resilience needed to lead with purpose and create lasting, meaningful change.

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"Patient guidance with a focus on genuine growth"

"I worked with Nicole over several months and found her to be a caring, empathic, and savvy coach. She listened deeply to what I said, but also used her intuition to shed light on things I hadn’t noticed about myself. We focused on challenges across leadership and personal topics and Nicole flexed seamlessly regardless of the subject matter. She showed great patience and held space for me to think, process, and come up with solutions and next steps that felt genuine to where I was in my journey. I can’t thank Nicole enough for the support and coaching she provided during this pivotal time in my life and career."

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"Focused support for achieving goals and clarity"

"Working with Nicole has been a truly enriching experience. Her expertise in leadership coaching and her insightful intellect helped me gain clarity on my goals and professional journey in ways I couldn’t have predicted. She guided me with focus and care, drawing on her extensive experience to help me navigate my career path with confidence. I’m incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking to define/achieve their goals and gain a sense of clarity that is empowering.  Thanks, Nicole!"

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CEO
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"You immediately feel connected and comfortable."

“Nicole is an amazing coach and supported me as I worked through challenges with setting up my business. She helped me evaluate my priorities to stay on track and has an exceptional way of uncovering alternative perspectives when I was feeling overwhelmed. There is something about Nicole that makes you immediately feel connected and comfortable. I'm so fortunate that I had Nicole as my coach!”

Summer

Change Management Professional
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Chicago, IL
"Guides growth with compassion and accountability"

"Nicole’s empathy created a safe space where I was able to be vulnerable as she helped me explore what was holding me back from having greater success with building healthier habits, unlocking insights and self awareness that has put me on the path to achieving better health. I also appreciated her flexibility to pivot to other challenges like stress management and work conflict as they popped up along the way, but never lost sight of guiding me back to my larger goal when appropriate."

Laura

Research Analyst
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Sterling, VA
"Southern warmth with a sophisticated and practical approach"

"Nicole's approach was insightful and encouraging. She helped me develop strategies to manage my time and workload more effectively, ultimately leading to a sense of accomplishment and reduced anxiety. Additionally, her guidance allowed me to work at my own pace and with an understanding that we are all a work in progress.

I highly recommend Nicole to anyone seeking to improve their productivity and overcome self-doubt."

Matthew

Creative Agency Owner
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New York, NY
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Meet Your Coach

I started my career helping people build skills: designing training, developing talent, and helping teams perform better at work. But I quickly realized that sometimes skills aren’t the problem.

When leadership gaps go unaddressed, no amount of technical training can close them. I knew I wanted to go deeper, by helping people not just do the work, but lead through it with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

That mission is personal for me. I know what it’s like to step into leadership without a clear roadmap, wondering if I was leading from the driver’s seat or simply along for the ride. I was lucky to have a mentor step in when I needed it most—and it changed everything.

To support leaders navigating that same journey, I created the Leadership Growth Pathway, a flexible coaching program built around five targeted stages, so you can choose the path that best supports your leadership growth. I combine that experience with 20 years in leadership development, learning strategy, and talent growth, alongside certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Professional Coaching (CPC).

I help leaders at every stage build not just the skills they need—but the mindset and presence to lead forward.

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