Claim Your Place – Elevate Your Presence & Make Your Mark

Strategic Clarity for Leaders Ready to Move

Leading the Future with Humane Innovation

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Recognitions & Certifications

Proudly recognized for leadership excellence, innovation, and impact. As a certified woman-owned business and award-winning consultancy, we’re committed to driving meaningful change across industries.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Our Services

We provide customized leadership solutions that empower individuals and organizations to grow with purpose. Through evidence-based strategies, immersive learning, and executive coaching, we help teams perform with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.

Leadership Development Consulting

We architect cultures where leaders thrive, and organizations excel.

Tailored Academies
Custom programs designed to solve sector-specific challenges and spark innovation.

Immersive Labs
Real-world simulations that sharpen decision-making under pressure.

360° Diagnostics
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.

Executive Coaching for Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau

Unlock strategic clarity, elevate influence, and lead with lasting impact.

C-Suite Acceleration
1:1 coaching to sharpen vision, presence, and political agility.

Cohort Coaching
Team-based sessions that drive alignment and enterprise-wide results.

Legacy Leadership
Career planning with accountability systems to groom future executives.

Goal Mastery Systems
Data-driven frameworks linking personal growth to organizational KPIs.

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.

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Meet Our Expert Team Members

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About Us

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

Authored of the instructional framework Workshop Model for Adult Learner©, a scalable leadership and upskilling approach now used in corporate initiatives

Coaches corporate and education leaders to boost retention, build cohesive teams, and align strategy with execution

Trusted by Visionaries:

Superintendents, Principals & District Leaders

Nonprofit Executives & Social Impact Founders

Mid-Level Leaders Preparing for C-Suite Transitions

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.

Jada Rice, B.A.

Communications Coordinator

How Our Coaching Impacts & Empower Businesses

98% Client Success Stories

Dr. Allison Noel Principal at Stratford Public School- North Stratford, New Hampshire

"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."

Dr. Christopher Glinton Principal of the Career Academy of the Palm Beaches (Gulfstream Goodwill Industries)-West Palm Beach, Florida

"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."

Mrs. Tammy Serrano M.B.A- FDOE Director, Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators (IPDAE) -Fort Pierce, Florida

"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."

Ms. Katherine Landry M.Ed., Principal, Stark Village School -Stark New Hampshire

"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."

Mrs. Karen Welch Assistant Director of Sales, New Readers Press- Atlanta, Georgia

"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."

Mrs. Allison Noel, Ed.D. -Principal at Stratford Public School- North Stratford, New Hampshire

Everything You Need to Know

From program details to partnership models—get quick answers to your most important questions.

What type of organizations do you work with?

We partner with corporations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations that are committed to developing strong, future-ready leaders and cultures of excellence.

How are your leadership programs different from others?

Our programs are fully customized—no templates or one-size-fits-all models. Every solution is backed by research, behavioral science, and real-world leadership experience.

Do you offer virtual or hybrid coaching sessions?

Yes. We provide both in-person and virtual coaching options to fit your schedule, location, and organizational needs.

How long does a typical consulting engagement last?

It depends on your goals and scope. Some clients partner with us for short-term strategy sessions, while others engage in long-term transformation programs spanning 6–12 months.

How can we get started?

Simply complete the contact form or email us at elevate@claimyourplace.org. Our team will connect with you within 48 hours to schedule an initial consultation.