August 26, 2025

Building Strategic Visibility with The ElevateHer - Nakisha Hicks

On today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, Billy welcomes Nakisha Hicks, an executive HR strategist and leadership coach helping high-achieving professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. As the founder of The ElevateHer LLC, she equips HR leaders and corporate professionals to step into greater influence—without sacrificing their peace or values, and today she shares insights, life stories and platinum advice to help you on your own journery!
Billy Keels
CEO and Founder FGCP

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Going Long Podcast Episode 554: Building Strategic Visibility with The ElevateHer - Nakisha Hicks

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In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

 

  • [00:24 - 02:15] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, Nakisha Hicks.
  • [02:15 - 11:46] Nakisha shares what it was that made her consider that it might be time to look at making the move away from corporate, and the story of how that journey went.
  • [11:46 - 24:13] Nakisha explains the major pain points that she helps her clients overcome, and the life experiences which gave her the foundation to be able to assist others resolve problems and achieve goals.
  • [24:13 - 32:15] Nakisha shares the story of how she found her first client while going through the move away from corporate.
  • [32:15 - 36:37] Billy asks Nakisha to explain all about the services she provides through her business, ElevateHer.
  • [36:37 - 38:42] Nakisha tells us the message she would leave for her future-self to hear three years in the future.
  • [38:42 - 41:58] Billy summarises what we’ve learned about Nakisha today, asks what the best way is for you to contact her, and wraps up the show.

 

How best to get in touch with Nakisha Hicks:

Website: https://www.nakishahicks.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/ 

 

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  • Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality
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  • Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

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Billy Keels
Strategic Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Investor
Billy is on a mission to share a roadmap and opportunities with other extremely busy, high-performing professionals on how to find freedom and live the life they desire. Listen in to learn how!
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