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Nicole Hawkins

NHC+A’s Work

Why Clients Choose to Work With Me

Clients don’t come to me for more activity. They come for clarity, perspective, and a path forward.

  • Strategy before execution—always
  • An external, objective point of view
  • Cross-industry perspective across sports, business, and culture
  • The ability to connect vision, stakeholders, and action
    A focus on alignment that drives meaningful, measurable momentum

Personalized Attention. Personalized Approach.

Nicole recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t deliver results. Her commitment to understanding each client’s unique vision, needs, challenges, and goals sets her apart. She invests the necessary time to work with each client, thoroughly understanding and crafting tailored strategies that resonate.

Using the ALIGN Framework, Nicole helps leaders step out of the day-to-day, define what matters most, and build a clear path forward, creating the foundation for strategy, execution, and sustained momentum.

  • Navigating growth, transition, or leadership change
  • Building visibility and thought leadership
  • Developing partnerships and expanding influence
  • Aligning internal and external strategy
  • Turning ideas into structured, executable plans

Case Studies

Using the ALIGN Framework, Nicole helped the following clients identify where they were, clarify needs, and align on what mattered most so they could move forward with intention. 

Washington Spirit (National Women’s Soccer League)

Media Relations | External Affairs | Strategic Advisory

Partnered with leadership to bring clarity to positioning and lead media relations and external affairs. Included securing top-tier media coverage, advising ownership and executive leadership, and aligning communications across business, community, and investor audiences. 

Women’s Business Collaboration - Athlete Business Academy

Program Development | Strategy and Execution

Designed and launched the inaugural pilot cohort, shaping the program, curriculum experience, and executive engagement. Brought alignment across stakeholders to ensure the program connected elite sport leadership with practical business application and access to corporate leaders.  

For All Mothers+

Strategic Advisory | Communications | Program Launch Strategy

Provided strategic advisory across positioning, messaging, and launch strategy, clarifying narrative, aligning stakeholders, and shaping a media and visibility approach to support the Legacy Champions initiative. Helped connect the initiative to broader cultural, business, and policy conversations.

Ready to get to work?

Let’s explore how Nicole can support your vision.