Clarity first. Then the plan. Then the work.
About Nicole
Nicole Barbano is an operator, consultant, advisor and author with 20+ years of experience helping executives, entrepreneurs and organizations navigate growth, transition and high-stakes business decisions.
In 2006, she founded Hunter Ambrose and built it into a national, woman-owned professional-services firm, competing and winning in one of the most demanding B2B markets in the country.
Nicole works with executives, entrepreneurs and organizations to define strategy, build the plan and do the work, often serving as advisor, project leader and operating partner from start to finish.
Engagements Include
Professionals at a Turning Point
You may be ready for a change without knowing exactly what that looks like. Nicole helps you explore your motivations, weigh your options and create a plan grounded in your priorities, resources and the life you want to build.
Executives with a Corporate Coaching Allowance
Put your company’s development budget to work. Nicole coaches senior leaders on strategic thinking, leadership effectiveness, AI-enabled workflows, board relationships and stepping into a bigger role. Ask about using your coaching allowance when you book.
Executive Job Seekers
Whether you’re targeting your next role, navigating a stalled search or considering a consulting practice, Nicole helps you sharpen your positioning, develop a focused strategy and take purposeful steps toward your next chapter.
Solopreneurs & Small Search Firms
Nicole helps independent professionals and boutique search firms strengthen their positioning, branding, client engagement and sales strategy. She brings 20 years of experience building and running a national search firm, with 1,000+ placements across 43 states and three continents. A seven-figure biller, she has trained sales teams and developed retained search models that help firms move beyond contingency.
Start with a complimentary discovery meeting to explore where you are and how monthly advisory and coaching can support what’s next.