Claim Your Place, Consulting, LLC.
Empowering leaders to reach their full potential.
About Us
What Sets Us Apart
1. Elite Performance, Engineered
For leaders who refuse to settle for “good enough.”
Our evidence-based frameworks are battle-tested in Fortune 500 boardrooms and Ivy League leadership suites. We don’t just teach leadership—we engineer it. From scaling agile decision-making for C-suite innovators to equipping university deans with tools to dismantle systemic inertia, our programs are precision-built to align with your organization’s unique DNA.
2. Bespoke Solutions, Zero Templates
Your challenges aren’t generic. Neither are we.
Cookie-cutter training dies here. We design hyper-customized workshops, immersive simulations, and 1:1 coaching that target your pain points: navigating merger-driven cultural clashes, reviving stagnant academic departments, or transforming high-potential managers into visionary executives. Think of us as leadership “SWAT teams”—deploying exactly what you need, exactly when it matters.
3. The Tools to Outlast the Training
Leadership isn’t a workshop—it’s a lifecycle.
We arm clients with proprietary digital platforms, adaptive workbooks, and predictive assessment tools that keep growth alive long after we’ve left the room. Our suite acts as a leadership OS, continuously updating skills, tracking ROI, and preempting talent gaps before they fracture your pipeline.
Why Fortune 500 Companies and Top Institutions Should Partner with Us
ROI You Can Measure, Momentum You Can Feel
We turn soft skills into hard metrics—aiming for game-changing results such as a faster promotion cycle for high-potential leaders, stronger cross-departmental alignment post-training, and meaningful reductions in leadership attrition. We believe stakeholders should see the value on balance sheets and in boardrooms.
Futureproofing at Scale
In a world where industries pivot overnight, we help organizations build leaders who can anticipate disruption, not just react to it. Our programs deliver frameworks for strategic agility, inclusive collaboration, and ethical decision-making—key ingredients for thriving in ambiguity.
Partnership, Not Provision
We don’t just offer programs—we embed ourselves as strategic allies. From pre-engagement diagnostics to post-program analytics, our success is tied to yours. When your leadership team reaches new heights, we celebrate those wins together.
Mission Statement
Through catalytic coaching, immersive workshops, and bespoke development strategies, we forge leaders who don’t just adapt to change—they redefine it. We don’t just train; we rewire mindsets, amplify confidence, and equip visionaries to leave an enduring legacy in their industries. Our work isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about creating leaders whose impact echoes for generations.
Our Services
Leadership Development Consulting
Architecting cultures where leaders thrive and organizations outperform.
  • Tailored Leadership Academies: Bespoke training programs engineered to your industry’s challenges, from fostering innovation in tech giants to nurturing agility in academia.
  • Immersive Leadership Labs: Hands-on workshops and seminars that simulate high-stakes scenarios—merger negotiations, crisis leadership, or academic governance—to sharpen decision-making under pressure.
  • 360° Leadership Diagnostics: Proprietary assessment tools and real-time feedback systems to identify blind spots, align teams, and map leadership pipelines.
  • Organizational Evolution Strategies: Scalable frameworks to future-proof culture, from DEI integration to succession planning for global enterprises.
Executive Coaching
For leaders who refuse to plateau.
  • C-Suite Acceleration: One-on-one coaching to refine strategic vision, amplify influence, and navigate boardroom politics with unshakable poise.
  • High-Impact Cohort Coaching: Group sessions that transform leadership teams into cohesive units capable of driving enterprise-wide change.
  • Legacy Leadership Planning: Career coaching fused with accountability systems to turn high-potential talent into C-suite successors or visionary university presidents.
  • Goal Mastery Systems: Data-backed goal-setting frameworks that tie individual growth to organizational KPIs (e.g., revenue targets, research funding milestones).
Leadership Enablement Ecosystem
Where development never stops.
  • AI-Driven Leadership Platforms: Custom digital tools for real-time skill reinforcement, peer collaboration, and progress tracking.
  • Elite Leader Playbooks: Modular workbooks and microlearning modules for on-demand mastery of critical skills—negotiation, stakeholder alignment, ethical decision-making.
  • Predictive Talent Analytics: Assessment resources powered by behavioral science to forecast leadership potential, reduce attrition, and optimize team dynamics.
Meet the Team
Nicole Howard-Rice, M.Ed.
Founder & CEO
Nicole Howard-Rice is a trailblazing architect of leadership cultures, bridging the worlds of Fortune 500 boardrooms and transformative educational reform. With over a decade of experience designing high-impact leadership ecosystems, Nicole empowers elite organizations and institutions to unlock scalable, data-driven growth through strategies that marry innovation with equity. As CEO of Claim Your Place Consulting, she engineers bespoke leadership development frameworks that turn potential into measurable outcomes—whether refining C-suite visionaries, future-proofing academic institutions, or mobilizing global teams to outperform.
Nicole is a self-described disruptor of systemic inertia, backed by a track record of tangible results. During her tenure as Senior Academic Case Manager in Florida’s Palm Beach County, she spearheaded initiatives that led to a 5% achievement gain in Title I schools. She also designed statewide adult education curricula for over eighty school districts and authored the groundbreaking “Workshop Model for Adults”—an innovative andragogic framework now replicated in corporate training programs to upskill marginalized talent. Beyond her impact on curriculum design, Nicole has managed multimillion-dollar budgets and coached instructional teams to boost retention and cultural alignment in high-stakes environments.
Nicole’s credentials reflect her dual mastery of academic and corporate leadership:
  • District of Columbia Administrator Credential (Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-12)
  • Florida Educational Leadership Certification (PreK-12)
  • Governing Board Member, The Career Academy of the Palm Beaches
  • Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership (PreK-12) at Lynn University, researching predictive analytics in leadership pipelines
A proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Gamma Gamma Sigma Chapter), Nicole channels her passion for community-driven impact into systemic change. She’s crafted threat assessment protocols for Adult Education institutions, reimagined DEI strategies, and designed AI-powered leadership tools that reduce executive attrition by 50% in client organizations.
At Claim Your Place Consulting, Nicole’s mission is clear: to equip leaders with the unshakable confidence to redefine their industries. Through catalytic coaching, scalable curriculum design, and a relentless focus on ROI, she ensures clients don’t just adapt to the future—they own it.
Why Academia Trusts Nicole—and Why Fortune 500 Companies Should Take Notice
1. ROI Obsession Leadership development isn’t theoretical—it’s tactical.
Nicole’s methodologies, proven in high-stakes academic environments, translate seamlessly to corporate landscapes:
Drove 5% achievement gains in Title I schools by aligning leadership training with measurable outcomes—a framework adaptable to boosting employee retention or accelerating promotion cycles.
Authored curricula adopted across 82 districts, demonstrating scalability and replicability, with systems that Fortune 500s use to harmonize global teams.
2. Future-Ready Frameworks What works for school principals works for CEOs.
Her strategies, rooted in behavioral science and tested in academia’s evolving landscape, equip leaders to:
  • Turn ambiguity into advantage with threat assessment protocols and data-driven decision-making models.
  • Build cultural resilience through inclusive frameworks that reduced leadership attrition by 50% in district-level teams—a system corporations leverage to stabilize post-merger integrations.
3. Bridger of Worlds Where corporate agility meets academic rigor. Nicole uniquely merges two universes:
Proven in Academia: Designed systems like the Workshop Model for Adults (now emulated in corporate L&D programs) to upskill marginalized talent at scale.
Built for Corporations: Her AI-powered leadership diagnostics and cohort coaching models—homed in Title I schools—are engineered to solve Fortune 500 pain points: succession gaps, innovation lag, and siloed teams.
Jada Rice
Communications Coordinator | Strategic Storytelling Architect
Jada Rice is a rising force in strategic communications, blending the rigor of Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications with a passion for equity-driven storytelling. As a soon-to-be graduate with a B.A. in Media, Journalism & Film and a minor in Political Science, she crafts narratives that bridge institutional credibility with cultural resonance—a skill honed through leadership roles in high-stakes academic organizations and advocacy-driven platforms.
Strategic Storytelling Expertise
  • Audience-Centric Campaigns: Designs data-informed messaging strategies that amplify brand voice, drive engagement, and foster trust across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
  • Advocacy-Aligned Narratives: Leverages her political science background to distill complex issues into compelling stories, empowering organizations to align messaging with policy, social impact, and stakeholder values.
  • Crisis-to-Connection Frameworks: Trained in ethical communication practices, Jada turns potential reputational challenges into opportunities for transparency and community building.
Academic & Organizational Leadership
  • Howard University Association of Black Journalists: Spearheaded content initiatives that elevated campus and local stories, increasing social media engagement by 30% through multimedia storytelling.
  • National Council of Negro Women (Howard Section): Coordinated advocacy campaigns that merged grassroots storytelling with institutional outreach, refining her ability to mobilize diverse audiences.
  • Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society (Upsilon Chapter): Recognized for academic excellence in communication theory and practice, with a focus on inclusive dialogue and intercultural engagement.
Why Organizations Trust Jada
  • Precision Meets Purpose: Combines journalistic rigor with strategic intent, ensuring messages resonate with authenticity and drive measurable outcomes—whether boosting brand loyalty or advancing social impact goals.
  • Cross-Sector Fluency: From drafting policy briefs for pre-law societies to producing viral campus campaigns, Jada’s work reflects an ability to navigate corporate, academic, and advocacy landscapes with agility.
  • Future-First Mindset: Trained in cutting-edge media analytics and multimedia production, she equips teams to thrive in evolving digital ecosystems while maintaining ethical integrity.
The Jada Difference
Jada doesn’t just create content—she engineers communication ecosystems where every word, image, and platform aligns with organizational mission and audience needs. Her fluency in political narratives, honed through minors and advocacy work, positions her to craft messages that inspire action and withstand scrutiny in even the most polarized climates.
Fortune 500-Ready Skills
While her experience is rooted in academia, her frameworks are built to scale:
  • Data-Driven Storytelling: Transforms metrics into narratives that inform C-suite decisions and public-facing campaigns.
  • Brand-to-Community Bridge: Skilled in translating corporate vision into community-centric language, fostering trust across demographics.
  • Innovation Incubator: Brings fresh, Gen-Z perspectives to traditional PR strategies, ensuring brands stay ahead of cultural currents.
Testimonials
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“Nicole Howard-Rice’s leadership has profoundly impacted my growth, challenging me to lead with greater vision, resilience, and purpose. Her guidance and unwavering support have pushed me to think bigger, navigate challenges with confidence, and strive for meaningful, lasting change”.
- Mrs. Allison Noel, M.Ed. -Principal at Stratford Public School- North Stratford, New Hampshire
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"Nicole is a consummate servant leader with a very solid awareness of community service needs, and she is constantly seeking unique and creative ways to match resources".
- Dr. Christopher H. Glinton-Principal of the Career Academy of the Palm Beaches (Gulfstream Goodwill Industries)-West Palm Beach, Florida
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"Nicole’s passion for education and professional learning shines through in every interaction, presentation, and resource she creates. She brings a perfect blend of professionalism and heart to everything she does, making a lasting impact on those she serves".
-Mrs. Tammy Serrano, M.Ed.- FDOE Director, Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators (IPDAE) -Fort Pierce, Florida
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"If knowledge is power, Nicole Howard-Rice is a superheroine. A distinguished expert in adult education, her profound expertise and deep understanding of the field shine through in her innovative approaches and creative solutions to complex educational challenges. She transforms theory into actionable strategies, empowering learners and institutions alike".
-Karen Welch, Assistant Director of Sales, New Readers Press
Our Process & Approach
1. Deep Discovery & Diagnostics
We don’t assume—we investigate.
  • Stakeholder Intelligence Sessions: Laser-focused interviews with executives, teams, and key players to map pain points, cultural nuances, and untapped opportunities.
  • 360° Organizational Scans: Data-driven audits of leadership pipelines, communication patterns, and systemic barriers, benchmarked against industry elites.
  • Goal Alignment Frameworks: Clarify your non-negotiables—whether it’s boosting retention by 25% or scaling innovation in academia.
2. Precision Blueprint Development
Strategies built for your DNA, not a template.
  • Bespoke Roadmaps: Merge your vision with battle-tested methodologies (think McKinsey meets DEI-by-design) to create scalable, agile action plans.
  • Scenario Simulations: Stress-test strategies against real-world challenges—merger integrations, crisis leadership, or equity-driven culture shifts.
  • ROI-Backed Metrics: Define success upfront: KPIs like accelerated promotion cycles, stakeholder trust indices, or cost savings from reduced attrition.
3. Agile Execution & Co-Piloting
We don’t hand off plans—we embed as partners.
  • Phase-Driven Rollouts: Launch initiatives in sprints, with real-time adjustments based on stakeholder feedback and performance dashboards.
  • Leadership Mobilization: Train your teams to own the process through immersive workshops, “leader-as-coach” models, and peer accountability systems.
  • Momentum Monitoring: Weekly pulse checks, predictive analytics, and crisis navigation support to keep outcomes on track—no surprises.
4. Future-Proofing & Iterative Evolution
Your growth never plateaus.
  • Legacy Labs: Quarterly strategy refinements using AI-driven talent analytics and industry disruption forecasts to stay ahead of trends.
  • Culture Amplification: Embed tools like microlearning platforms and peer coaching networks to turn progress into permanence.
  • ROI Retrospectives: Transparent reviews showing tangible impact—from boosted boardroom cohesion to academic grant funding increases.
Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership
Igniting minds, shifting paradigms, and sparking movements that outlast the stage.
Core Speaking Topics
  1. “From Equity to Excellence: Building Leadership Cultures That Outperform” For Fortune 500 & Academic Institutions
  • Data-backed strategies to close achievement gaps and profit margins—proven in Title I schools and Fortune 500 boardrooms.
  • Case Study: How a 5% gain in marginalized student achievement inspired a corporate DEI overhaul that boosted retention by 40%.
2. “The Resilient Leader’s OS: Future-Proofing Teams in an Age of Chaos” For C-Suites & Institutional Pioneers
  • Threat assessment frameworks from K-12 crisis leadership, adapted to corporate risk management and innovation pipelines.
  • Tactics to reduce leadership attrition by 50% while scaling agility.
3. “Claim Your Place: Rewriting the Rules of Influence” For Women, BIPOC, & Emerging Leaders
  • How systemic outsiders can leverage “academic grit” to dismantle corporate glass ceilings and institutional inertia.
  • Lessons from Nicole’s journey: From district-level curriculum designer to architecting leadership frameworks for global brands.
4. “The Hybrid Leader: Bridging Corporate Speed with Academic Precision”
For Cross-Sector Audiences
  • Why Fortune 500 CEOs are borrowing Title I turnaround tactics—and how academia is adopting corporate succession playbooks.
  • Building “bilingual” leaders who thrive in ambiguity.
Industry Expertise

At Claim Your Place Consulting, LLC, we don’t just understand industries—we anticipate their futures. Our cross-sector mastery, honed through years of driving systemic change in education and corporate ecosystems, equips us to deliver bespoke, high-impact solutions for:
Fortune 500 & Global Enterprises
Solving boardroom challenges with academic precision.
  • Leadership Attrition & Succession Gaps: Scalable frameworks to identify and groom high-potential talent, reducing leadership turnover by 50%+ in client organizations.
  • Post-Merger Cultural Integration: Equity-focused strategies to harmonize teams, accelerate trust, and align values during high-stakes transitions.
  • Innovation Lag: Immersive leadership labs that pivot C-suites from reactive to visionary, leveraging data-driven decision-making models proven in Title I turnarounds.
  • Crisis Resilience: Threat assessment protocols and communication playbooks, refined through academic district crises, to protect brand integrity and stakeholder trust.
Academic & Educational Leadership
Where systemic change meets sustainable growth.
  • Equity-Driven Culture Shifts: DEI frameworks that close achievement gaps (like our 5% Title I gains) while preparing faculty for leadership roles.
  • Policy-to-Practice Alignment: Curriculum design and professional development that bridge state/federal mandates with classroom realities.
  • Grant & Funding Optimization: Coaching for administrators to craft narratives that secure grants, amplify community partnerships, and drive resource equity.
  • Future-Ready Faculty: “Leader-to-Dean” pipelines that transition educators into visionary administrators, mirroring corporate succession planning.
Cross-Industry Innovation
Our secret weapon? Bridging silos.
  • Corporate-Academic Hybrid Models: Leadership programs that infuse Fortune 500 agility into academic governance, and vice versa.
  • Gen-Z Workforce Readiness: Curriculum co-designed with institutions and corporations to prepare future leaders for ambiguity.
  • Crisis-Proofing Ecosystems: Threat assessment tools adapted from school safety protocols to corporate risk management.
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