What if leadership felt less like a pointy pyramid and more like a table where every voice matters? In this episode of Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality, Vickie sits down with Nicole van Kuppeveld—CEO & Founder of Organizations by Design, creator of the Women’s Leadership Series (WLS), and author of Feminine-Inspired Leadership: Power redefined. Leadership reimagined.—to explore a research-backed, people-first way to lead that actually works in the real world.

In this conversation:

Nicole’s origin story: from “chief engagement officer” kid to transformational leadership architect

Why Feminine-Inspired Leadership is for all genders (and how men model it beautifully)

The three pillars modern leaders need: psychological safety, collaborative learning teams, and true learning organizations

Inner Glass Ceiling work: why affirmations alone aren’t enough—and what does work

ROI you can feel and measure: engagement ↑, turnover/absenteeism ↓, innovation ↑

Dates mentioned (WLS workshops):

October 17 — Executive Presence (women-only)

October 31 — Building Resilience (women-only)

About Nicole van Kuppeveld

Leadership researcher and facilitator with 25+ years of experience (MBA; designation in leadership & org development). She empowers women leaders—and leaders of all genders—to step fully into power and presence.

Connect & Resources:

Linktree (all platforms + WLS landing page + workshop links): https://linktr.ee/organizationsbydesign

WLS Workshops (Executive Presence + Building Resilience): www.feminineinspiredleadership.ca/events

Womens Leadership Series/ Lead with Power, Influence & Purpose- https://feminineinspiredleadership.ca/wlslanding

Book — Feminine-Inspired Leadership. Power redefined. Leadership reimagined.

Amazon (USA): https://amzn.to/4mQBzCw

Amazon (Canada):https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1966798725

Golden Thread: Create the space, honor the strengths, watch teams become unstoppable.

If this served you, share it with one leader who’s ready to trade perfection for presence and pressure for proof.

🔗 Vickie’s links & programs: https://linktr.ee/vickiepoole

Vickie’s cohort of the Women’s Leadership Series begins December 3.

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If this served you, share it with one leader who’s ready to trade perfection for presence and pressure for proof.