Strategic clarity for leaders ready to move
Leading the Movement for Humane Innovation
"Claim Your Place empowers leaders to reflect, renew, and lead with clarity and purpose to drive lasting impact". -NHR
About Us
What Sets Us Apart
We deliver precision-engineered leadership solutions, no templates, just evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique challenges. From custom workshops to immersive coaching, we equip leaders with tools that extend beyond the session, ensuring sustained impact, measurable ROI, and long-term growth.
Bold Ideas. Human-Centered Leadership. Real-World Impact.
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For keynotes, executive sessions, or custom leadership experiences, include your event details, organization, and dates. For urgent or bureau inquiries, email. Responses within 24–48 hours.
For keynotes, executive sessions, or custom leadership experiences, include your event details, organization, and dates. For urgent or bureau inquiries, email. Responses within 24–48 hours.
Our Services
Leadership Development Consulting
We architect cultures where leaders thrive, and organizations excel.
We architect cultures where leaders thrive, and organizations excel.
Tailored Academies
Custom programs designed to solve sector-specific challenges and spark innovation.
Custom programs designed to solve sector-specific challenges and spark innovation.
Immersive Labs
Real-world simulations that sharpen decision-making under pressure.
Real-world simulations that sharpen decision-making under pressure.
360° Diagnostics
Proprietary tools to reveal blind spots, align teams, and map leadership pipelines.
Proprietary tools to reveal blind spots, align teams, and map leadership pipelines.
Organizational Evolution
Scalable strategies to future-proof culture and design global succession plans.
Scalable strategies to future-proof culture and design global succession plans.
Executive Coaching for Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau
Unlock strategic clarity, elevate influence, and lead with lasting impact.
Unlock strategic clarity, elevate influence, and lead with lasting impact.
C-Suite Acceleration
1:1 coaching to sharpen vision, presence, and political agility.
1:1 coaching to sharpen vision, presence, and political agility.
Cohort Coaching
Team-based sessions that drive alignment and enterprise-wide results.
Team-based sessions that drive alignment and enterprise-wide results.
Legacy Leadership
Career planning with accountability systems to groom future executives.
Career planning with accountability systems to groom future executives.
Goal Mastery Systems
Data-driven frameworks linking personal growth to organizational KPIs.
Data-driven frameworks linking personal growth to organizational KPIs.
Leadership Enablement Ecosystem
Where development never stops.
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.
Let’s Connect
📩 Click and Complete the form below or email us directly at [email protected].A member of our team will respond within 48 hours.
📩 Click and Complete the form below or email us directly at [email protected].A member of our team will respond within 48 hours.
Meet the Team
Nicole Howard-Rice, Ed.D.
Founder & CEO
Nicole Howard-Rice is a nationally acclaimed leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Claim Your Place Consulting, LLC. She partners with C-Suite and mid-level leaders to drive performance, build sustainable leadership pipelines, and transform organizational culture, one bold decision at a time.
Nicole brings over a decade of experience designing high-impact leadership ecosystems for institutions, corporations, and school districts. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation, equity, and measurable outcomes, empowering teams to not just adapt to change but lead it.
Real Results, Proven Impact:
- Spearheaded academic gains in Title I schools with adult and community education programs
- Designed Florida’s statewide adult education curriculum across 80+ districts
- Created the Workshop Model for Adults—a scalable leadership and upskilling framework now used in corporate DEI initiatives
- Coaches corporate and education leaders to boost retention, build cohesive teams, and align strategy with execution
🧭 Trusted by Visionaries:
- HR & DEI Teams
- Superintendents, Principals & District Leaders
- Nonprofit Executives & Social Impact Founders
- Mid-Level Leaders Preparing for C-Suite Transitions
🏆 Recognized Authority in Leadership:
- Women to Watch 2025, Black Leaders Worldwide
- Featured Leader, The Official Top 100 Magazine
- Speaker, TEDx, All American Speakers Bureau & Speakerpedia
- Governing Board Member, The Career Academy of the Palm Beaches
- Certified Administrator, DC & Florida (PreK–12)
Jada Rice, B.A.
Communications Coordinator | Strategic Storytelling Architect
Communications Coordinator | Strategic Storytelling Architect
Jada Rice is a rising force in strategic communications, known for crafting narratives that connect purpose with precision. A graduate of Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, Jada blends journalistic rigor with a political lens, shaping messaging that drives engagement, builds trust, and turns strategy into story.
With a B.A. in Media, Journalism & Film and a minor in Political Science, she engineers communication ecosystems that center equity, authenticity, and impact. Her work bridges institutional credibility with cultural fluency, helping organizations deliver messaging that resonates across platforms and stakeholder groups.
What Jada Does Best
🧠 Audience-Centric Strategy
Designs data-informed messaging frameworks that amplify brand voice and align with audience needs across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
Designs data-informed messaging frameworks that amplify brand voice and align with audience needs across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
⚖️ Advocacy-Aligned Narratives
Distills complex policy, social, and political issues into powerful, human-centered stories that drive influence and inspire action.
Distills complex policy, social, and political issues into powerful, human-centered stories that drive influence and inspire action.
📣 Crisis-to-Connection Messaging
Trained in ethical communication, Jada transforms potential reputational challenges into transparent, trust-building opportunities.
Trained in ethical communication, Jada transforms potential reputational challenges into transparent, trust-building opportunities.
Testimonials
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"Claim Your Place has been a transformative force in my leadership development. It empowered me to approach challenges with clarity, creativity, and conviction. Rather than providing predetermined answers, the experience created space for reflection, exploration, and authentic growth. I was supported in discovering my path forward, strengthening my confidence, sharpening my vision, and deepening my belief in my ability to lead boldly and purposefully."
- Mrs. Allison Noel, Ed.D. -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".
- Mr. Christopher H. Glinton Ed.D. 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.B.A- 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
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"Ms. Howard-Rice, founder of Claim Your Place, exquisitely balances helping you grow professionally while also taking the time to help you recognize and value your strengths. She has helped me identify manageable areas for improvement, and I have already seen a positive change. I’m focusing less on managing the day-to-day operations and turning more toward the future of my building, with a focus on strengthening my leadership capacity".
- Ms. Katherine Landry, M.Ed., Principal, Stark Village School -Stark New Hampshire
Our Process & Approach
Deep Discovery & Diagnostics We don’t assume, we investigate.
Stakeholder Intelligence Sessions Targeted interviews with executives and teams to uncover friction points, cultural dynamics, and growth opportunities.
360° Organizational Scans Data-rich audits of leadership pipelines, communication flows, and systemic barriers—benchmarked against top-tier standards.
Aligned Goals, Clear Outcomes We define your non-negotiables early, whether it's reducing attrition, accelerating promotions, or scaling innovation.
Precision Blueprint Development Strategies built for your DNA, not a template.
Custom Roadmaps Your vision meets our frameworks to create agile, scalable plans tailored to your organization.
Real-World Simulations We test strategies in realistic scenarios, mergers, crises, or culture shifts before launch.
ROI-Centered Outcomes Success is measured up front: faster leadership readiness, greater team alignment, and measurable cost savings.
Agile Execution & Co-Piloting We don’t hand off plans, we embed as partners.
Phase-Based Rollouts Initiatives are launched in sprints, with real-time feedback and live performance dashboards.
Leadership Activation We mobilize your people through immersive workshops, peer accountability, and “leader-as-coach” training.
Ongoing Momentum Weekly pulse checks, predictive analytics, and executive advisory keep the process on track, no surprises.
Futureproofing & Evolution We build leadership systems that outlast us.
Legacy Labs Quarterly refinements using AI-driven analytics and industry forecasts to keep your edge sharp.
Cultural Embedding Microlearning, peer coaching, and embedded routines turn growth into long-term capability.
Impact Reviews We show tangible results—stronger executive cohesion, increased funding, reduced attrition—so your ROI is clear and credible.
Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership
Igniting minds, shifting paradigms, and sparking movements that outlast the stage.
Core Speaking Topics
- "Humanity Hardware: Leading with Empathy in a Digital World"
- Explore how leaders can cultivate a high-tech, high-trust environment without compromising emotional intelligence. Real-world strategies and examples to lead compassionately through digital transformation.
2. "The Empathic Executive: Reclaiming Leadership in the Age of AI"
- Unpack the competencies needed to be an effective and emotionally resilient leader in tech-driven industries. Ideal for executive teams navigating AI integration and culture change.
3. "Future-Proof Leadership: Human-First Strategies for the Tech Era"
- A forward-looking keynote delivering actionable frameworks to build agile, people-centered organizations prepared for tomorrow’s disruptions.
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:
Academic & Educational Leadership
Where systemic change meets sustainable growth.
- Equity-Driven Culture Shifts: Culture centered frameworks that close achievement gaps 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: Teacher to Instructional Leader to C-Executive 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 organizational 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.
