Nakisha Hicks

Contact Nakisha: hello@orgshakers.com

With over 15 years of experience transforming leaders and organizations, Nakisha Hicks is a dynamic executive coach and HR leader who specializes in driving business growth through leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and strategic planning. Nakisha has a unique ability to simplify complex issues, bringing clarity and actionable insights to her clients while fostering cultures of empathy and inclusivity.

Nakisha brings clarity and empathy to her work, guiding teams through change with ease. Often called the Olivia Pope of HR, she excels at improving employee experiences and empowering leaders to create environments where people can thrive. Clients appreciate her authenticity, relatability, and her knack for making complicated concepts easy to understand.

She has empowered thousands of women in HR leadership roles. She’s worked with mid-to-senior-level HR professionals, high-achieving leaders, and organizations seeking to improve employee engagement and organizational culture. Her clientele includes nonprofits, corporate leaders, and government agencies, all benefiting from her customized coaching strategies and leadership solutions.

Nakisha’s expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, EBONY Magazine, and Forbes HR Council. She has spoken at industry-leading events, including Transform US, SHRM, NAAAHR, and Lattice, along with a host of panels covering topics such as leadership, emotional intelligence, and DEI. Whether through 1:1 coaching, group workshops, leadership development, or strategic HR consulting, Nakisha is dedicated to equipping leaders and organizations with the tools they need to drive growth, elevate their teams, and make meaningful, lasting changes