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Nikki Pounds

Nikki Pounds is an accomplished business executive, TEDx speaker, award winning author of the book, The Leader Who CARES: Guiding Human Resources Practitioner to Guide Workplace Environments, 2024 NC HR Professional of the Year, and proud CEO of HR Unequivocally®.

HR Unequivocally^® partners with organizations to craft growth strategies encompassing talent management, leadership development, and culture enhancement through equity and inclusion initiatives.

As a certified John Maxwell Team coach and speaker, she brings a wealth of knowledge to businesses. Nikki holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360, Wiley’s Everything DiSC^® partner, Crucial Conversations, CliftonStrengths (Gallup StrengthsFinder), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Civil Treatment – Diversity and Inclusion for Managers and Employees, Domestic and International versions.

Nikki takes pride in empowering individuals to achieve and often exceed their goals by providing essential training, support, and guidance. Her extensive experience and diverse skill set make her a valuable asset in Human Resources, leadership development, and culture enhancement .

Contact Nikki for HR and organizational consulting, workshop facilitation, training, and speaking engagements.