About Nicole-

Nicole Barbano is an accomplished executive coach with nearly two decades of experience in executive search, leadership development, and organizational strategy. As the founder and CEO of Hunter Ambrose International, she’s helped organizations across industries identify top talent, elevate their leadership teams, and navigate complex growth challenges.

In addition to her executive coaching and search work, Nicole has built and sold two successful online companies—one in the medical tourism sector and another as a niche job board. Her ability to scale and exit ventures informs the practical, results-driven approach she brings to every coaching engagement.

Nicole’s insight is shaped by a uniquely diverse life experience. Originally from California, she’s lived and worked everywhere from rural America (just outside Yosemite National Park) to major metro hubs like San Francisco and Chicago. She raised her three children in San Diego and now resides in Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, Justin Wade Sipe, Co-Principal at Hunter Ambrose.

Nicole works with founders, executives, and ambitious professionals who are navigating change, leading teams, and seeking clarity in their next move. Her coaching style is direct, strategic, and focused on measurable growth—with an unwavering commitment to helping her clients lead stronger and live better.

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