Nicole Hudson

I absolutely would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for Nicole. Over our two-year professional relationship, I’ve opened up to her about the struggles I’ve faced in my career, and the mental blocks that have been holding me back. On our weekly calls, I go over what’s happened that week and any challenges I may be facing moving forward. Not only does Nicole help me strategize ways to overcome my obstacles, but she offers insightful reading materials and lifestyle changes, like a morning routine, that have strongly impacted my life. Nicole has been there every step of the way, supporting me through huge milestones like career changes and annual reviews, and the smaller-scale challenges I’ve faced both personally and professionally. Working with Nicole has given me newfound confidence to tackle challenges head-on, focusing on direct action instead of defaulting to passive responses. Working with Nicole is an investment in yourself, and this investment is priceless.

Nicole Hudson has been a virtual guest speaker in two of my Introduction to Business in a Global Environment classes at Texas State University. In a question and answer format, Nicole shared her global work experience in a way that captured the students’ attention. Nicole made a lasting impression, with students going out of their way to share the strong impact she’s made. Nicole provided a perspective on Global Business that was eye opening. It’s impressive to hear how she has created a life and a business for herself that are outside of the traditional norms; she shared her unique path that many of my students may not have considered or even known was possible. She was able to talk both the business side of working internationally, and also the human side, describing what people are looking for or how they interact in different cultures all over the world. She engaged with the students magnificently, coming from a place of openness and honesty. Nicole balances a high level of professionalism with a warmth that disarmed any uncertainty that students had, and created a welcoming environment where their learning could thrive. It was fun to see the students highly engaged with Nicole, who responded to all of their questions with her relatable and comfortable storytelling tone. She was extremely sincere in her thoughts, taking time to think over her responses and showing a clear sense of reflectiveness. In terms of virtual speakers, Nicole was top-notch. It feels as though you are in the same room instead of thousands of miles away. She has an authentic presence, maintains eye contact, and makes everyone involved feel heard. From a logistical perspective, Nicole balanced a warmth and professionalism in all of her communication. She was eager to help, quick to respond, and very organized; I will gladly have her back again!