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Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner

Nikki Lernerwww.nikkilerner.com

Culture Coach Nikki Lerner helps you engage in a proactive movement towards unity and understanding as it relates to culture and come-from. For your life, your business, your non-profit organization, and your community. 

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Episodes

Summer Soul Sessions: Impact Everyday

Today, I am beginning Summer Soul Sessions on the podcast. It is vital that we take care of our emotional well-being as culture workers and as people who want to continue to stay committed to the work of cultural richness in our lives and in our workplaces. Join me as I lead you through some insights designed to encourage your soul. Join the mailing list at nikkilerner.com and check out the shop too.

Jun 25, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 4

What's Wrong With Your Voice

Want to leverage the sound of your voice to get your most important message out to those you work with? Shoot me a message at nikkilerner.com/contactme and let's work together.

May 12, 202514 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Why I Stopped Facilitating Cultural Listening Sessions

Today on the podcast, I tell you why I don't facilitate listening sessions at companies anymore. I share with you the biggest problems I see with the way these are carried out and what you can do to not make these mistakes as a leader. Work with me this year as your coach. Go to nikkilerner.com/contactme and send me an email so that we can begin to talk about your leadership development.

Apr 01, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 2

We Didn't Let That Stop Us

Today on the podcast, I share some insights I have had over the last couple of months with the new change in political leadership in the US. So many people had reached out to see what I was thinking, I decided to share it on the podcast today. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com and culturecoachinglab.com

Jan 30, 202527 min

Workplace Survival Techniques of African American Leaders

This episode is fresh off of a robust conversation that we held in The Culture Coaching Lab today. This idea of "survival techniques" came up and I wanted to share it with YOU in case you weren't there. Shoot me a message at nikkilerner.com/contact - that email goes directly to me. Wanna see my face? Check out the podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/@NikkiLerner Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com....

Oct 24, 202417 min

Client Story: Double Down on Diversity

Today, I want to tell you about an encounter I had with one of my clients, recently, and how they rose to the occasion when it comes to their commitment to cultural diversity work in their company. Wanna see my face? Check out this video at nikkilerner.com/coaching Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com.

Oct 10, 20246 min

Performance Tool: Make An Apology

This is the one part of the process that seems to be missing from keeping people accountable. An Apology. It doesn't matter if it happened 3 weeks ago. You can still say... "I'm sorry". We are doubling down on the performance tools from these episodes. Here is a podcast short from How to Navigate Grace and Accountability. Wanna see my face? Check out this video at nikkilerner.com/coaching Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com....

Oct 03, 20244 minSeason 7Ep. 170

Pro Tip: Consider Impact

We are doubling down on the performance tools from these episodes. Here is another podcast short from How to Navigate Grace and Accountability going one more layer deep. Wanna see my face? Check out this video at nikkilerner.com/coaching Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com.

Sep 26, 20244 minSeason 7Ep. 169

Pro Tip: Be Specific

We are doubling down on the performance tools from these episodes. Here is a podcast short from How to Navigate Grace and Accountability. Wanna see my face? Check out the video at nikkilerner.com/coaching Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com.

Sep 19, 20247 minSeason 7Ep. 168

How To Navigate Grace and Accountability

When cultural mistakes are made in the workplace, a social community, or even a personal party, it can feel challenging to know how to respond. Embrace grace and accountability as partners to help you know what to do. Wanna see my face? Check out this episode on YouTube at youtube.com/@NikkiLerner Get Certified in Multicultural Leadership and Cultural Advising at culturecoachinglab.com.

Sep 12, 202414 minSeason 7Ep. 167

New Season Starts Next Week!

A short blurb about what to expect from the podcast this season. Connect with me at culturecoachinglab.com

Sep 04, 20247 minSeason 6Ep. 166

Summer Break

It's summer and it's time for a much needed break. I share some thoughts with you today on what I am going to do and what you can do to. Take care of your soul this summer.

Jun 24, 20249 minSeason 6Ep. 165

Defunding Diversity - How To Properly REfund It

Cutting funding for any type of work, including diversity work, doesn't have to be permanent. You can bring it back and REfund it. When you decide to do that, however, you need to plan ahead. Today, I share some important questions for you to consider once you have decided to properly fund the work. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Jun 05, 20248 minSeason 6Ep. 164

Defunding Diversity - How To Do It For Free (if necessary)

I DO NOT recommend playing around with diversity initiatives in your organization without proper funding. However, I am here to help you and if you find yourself in a situation where you have access to no money, but need to meet your goals, here are some ways to do it. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

May 29, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 163

Defunding Diversity - What Do We Do Now?

For the next several weeks, I am talking to you about Defunding Diversity. I have heard from so many of you that you feel stuck now that your "diversity budgets" have shrunk or now don't exist at all. I am sharing my best leadership ideas around what to do now. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

May 22, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 162

Identifying Privilege

We all have a degree of privilege depending on the situations in which we find ourselves. How do we go about identifying when we are the beneficiary of it? Sign up for the next 90-minute, virtual Masterclass with me, THURSDAY, MAY 9TH. Reserve your spot here: https://www.culturecoachinglab.com/pages/practice-sessions Drop me an email at nikkilerner.com.

May 01, 202423 minSeason 6Ep. 161

Necessary Endings

Today, I share a story about the death of my mother and the importance of necessary endings. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Apr 03, 202419 minSeason 6Ep. 160

3 Reasons Your Diversity Committee Is Struggling

So, you established your Diversity Committee 4 or 5 years ago and now you are wondering why it is struggling. Check out today's podcast episode as I reveal 3 consistent reasons that I see. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Mar 27, 202412 minSeason 6Ep. 159

Why The Rush?

Most leaders move way too slow when it comes to creating organizational change. However, when are the times where you actually need to slow down? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Mar 21, 202415 minSeason 6Ep. 158

Core Reasons Diversity Efforts Fail In Most Organizations

Check out these foundational reasons why some diversity efforts end up failing. The thing you need to remember is that all of these things can be turned around with help! Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Mar 13, 202410 minSeason 6Ep. 157

Finding Your Place Of Impact As A White Leader of Diverse People

Creative Director, On-Air Radio Personality, and Multicultural Leader - Tracey Tiernan Coiro - joins me on the podcast today! I ask Tracey what she has done to be so successful as a leader of diverse people for so long! We specifically talk about how to find your place of impact as a White American who is working to lead well and love people. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com. Don't forget to go find a course you love today at The Culture Coaching Lab. Go to culturecoachinglab.com for an array ...

Mar 06, 202428 minSeason 6Ep. 156

Go Be Proximate

Check out nikkilerner.com and culturecoachinglab.com MAY 1st, 12-1:30pm Come hang out with me for a live masterclass - When Silence Is Not An Option. You can sign up for it here: https://www.culturecoachinglab.com/pages/practice-sessions Ready to work with me in 2024? This could be the year that you make major leaps in your multicultural leadership. There are many ways to work with me. Drop me an email at nikkilerner.com/contact...

Feb 15, 202416 minSeason 6Ep. 155

Come Hang Out With Me

Dive deep with me into what my team and I have created for you at the Culture Coaching Lab. Share this with a friend! FEBRUARY 1st, 12-1:30pm Come hang out with me for a live masterclass - What Every Organization Needs To Begin Culture Work. You can sign up for it here: https://www.culturecoachinglab.com/courses/practice_session_begin_culture_work Ready to work with me in 2024? This could be the year that you make major leaps in your multicultural leadership. There are many ways to work with me....

Jan 18, 202413 minSeason 5Ep. 154

An Insight From The Makeup Chair

There are things that happen to us everyday that can teach us what we most need to learn if we are open to it. This week, I tell a story of a leadership insight that came to me while in a makeup chair about to do a television show! FEBRUARY 1st, 12-1:30pm Come hang out with me for a live masterclass - What Every Organization Needs To Begin Culture Work. You can sign up for it here: https://www.culturecoachinglab.com/courses/practice_session_begin_culture_work Ready to work with me in 2024? This ...

Jan 10, 202420 minSeason 5Ep. 153

Reflect, Redefine, Recommit

There are three things that you can do this week that will center you for the culture work ahead in 2024. Today on the podcast, I share some insights around how you can leverage these three things and why they could be an important lifeline for you this year as a leader. Up-level your work with an online masterclass from The Culture Coaching Lab. Self-paced, courses from me at culturecoachinglab.com Connect with me, directly, at nikkilerner.com.

Jan 03, 202417 minSeason 5Ep. 152

Closer or Further Away - Networks

Today I challenge the belief that there are "no good people" around to hire or learn from. Maybe...it's your networks that are the problem. Go to culturecoachinglab.com today and choose an online masterclass to build your multicultural leadership skills. Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Dec 13, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 151

Closer or Further Away - Available Positions

Today I talk to you about "available positions". We are going to stay away from the "H-word"... hiring. Find your favorite online masterclass course of mine at The Culture Coaching Lab. culturecoachinglab.com And send me an email to let me know you are listening at nikkilerner.com. If you email me on that contact page, it goes right to me!

Dec 06, 202325 minSeason 4Ep. 150

Closer or Further Away - Structures

Today, I want to help you think about your structures. Are the decisions you are making moving you closer or further away from your goals? Connect with me at nikkilerner.com Engage with one of my online courses at theculturecoachinglab.com

Nov 29, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 149

Tell Better Stories

Go to culturecoachinglab.com now and grab your favorite online masterclass! Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Nov 02, 202315 minSeason 4Ep. 148

3 Practices of Multicultural Leaders

How might saying hello start you on the journey of healthy cultural diversity? Check out today's podcast. Today, go to The Culture Coaching Lab and purchase one of my most requested courses. Check out 10 Challenges of a Multicultural Leader today. https://www.culturecoachinglab.com/ Connect with me at nikkilerner.com

Oct 12, 202321 minSeason 4Ep. 147
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