Keynote SpeakerNicole Malachowski

“Col. Nicole Malachowski delivered one of the most impactful keynotes at Cisco Live’s IT Leadership program this year. From the outset, she approached our collaboration with professionalism, curiosity, and a deep respect for our audience. She thoughtfully integrated Cisco’s strategic messaging into her content, creating a keynote that was both aligned and deeply resonant. On stage, she brought a commanding presence balanced by humility and authenticity. She fielded difficult, unscripted questions from the audience with confidence and credibility, earning the respect and admiration of even our most seasoned leaders and leaving a lasting impression on every attendee in the room. Her session quickly emerged as the top-rated of the program and continues to spark reflection and conversation across our leadership community and attendees. Her and her team were a true pleasure to work with at every stage of the process, and we look forward to bringing her on again when the opportunity next presents itself. Her leadership message is one that every team, across all sectors needs to hear.” Senior Strategist, Sparks (Event Producer), Cisco Live

“Nicole delivered a keynote that was both engaging and relevant for our team of more than 200 senior leaders from the US, Europe, and Asia. She connected her incredibly interesting experiences as both a combat and Thunderbird pilot to the real decisions leaders face when conditions are uncertain and the stakes are high. Nicole challenged us to reframe adversity not as a constraint, but as a catalyst for better judgment, stronger leadership, and clearer action. Her message was practical, direct, and grounded in reality. Our leaders left with renewed energy and a sharper perspective on how to lead with resilience, clarity, and confidence when it matters most.” CEO, Guidehouse

“Nicole was a highlight of our company meeting, bringing a powerful perspective on leadership, resilience, and trust. Her authenticity and energy resonated throughout the room, inspiring our employees to elevate how they lead, collaborate, and support one another. A few months later, I’m still energized by the message…and that says everything. Her keynote on resilience, adaptability, leadership, and teamwork didn’t just inspire in the moment; it sparked something that continues to grow across our organization. The conversations, the mindset shifts, the way people show up for one another…her words are still working. Thank you, Nicole, for your generosity, your wisdom, and your belief in what teams can achieve. We’re carrying it forward!” President and CEO, Ardelyx

“Nicole recently spoke to a group of 400+ leaders and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. She masterfully tailored her speech to our specific needs and seamlessly wove together various stories across multiple themes. This not only kept the audience engaged but also made the key messages incredibly relatable and memorable. It is evident that Nicole is deeply committed to every speech she delivers, striving to ensure she makes a significant impact and perfectly hits the mark, which she successfully achieved. She brings so much energy, wisdom, and passion! Can’t thank Nicole enough and hope to work with her again in the future!” Senior Director, Chief of Staff, US Deal Advisory & Strategy, KPMG

“I don’t think I can convey the degree of impact you had on our team. All the feedback was incredibly positive and our people were riveted to your stories and insights. We were able to use the themes and takeaways from your presentation throughout the rest of the day. You are truly a skilled presenter and do an amazing job of balancing pacing, humor, tone, timing, use of media and audience connection. What I appreciate most about you is how authentic you are, and your willingness to share so much of yourself with others. I hope you realize how much of a positive impact you make on others – just by being who you are.” Head of Business Area Talent & Organizational Capability, Lockheed Martin