We build strong leaders.

Nova addresses leadership from the inside out, working leaders to identify and leverage their unique skills and capabilities. We know that each leader has innate gifts which can be used to better the organization.

When I saw that Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project had a book about developing habits, I raced out (well, to Amazon) to buy Better Than Before with high hopes that she could help me continue the good habits she’d convinced me to start in the first place.

Check out Kathleen’s article published on Forbes.

"All I am is a number to them, and all they are is a paycheck to me." How many of us have felt that way? More importantly, what can you do about it? I’ve found that even if your current work situation feels dire, these 4 actions are ones we can take to stay motivated and happy.

I realized in a moment that everything had changed. I thought, “I was asleep and didn’t even know it and now I’m awake.” I felt energetic, happy. I was present.  Even the colors of everything I saw seemed richer and deeper. It was, to borrow a term we like to use at Nova, illuminating.

We’re excited to announce that our guide to personal branding is now available for download from our website store.

If you are a leader who can provide clarity, remove boundaries, and create a collaborative working environment...wouldn’t that be true brilliance?

I was thrilled to see so many strong women and role models in In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs by Grace Bonney.  I like it so much that I gave copies to a handful of younger women that I mentor and I’ve added it to several of my recommended books lists.

We spend so much time focusing on making our clients successful that it's not often that we talk about what drives us. We took a moment to reflect on a few key questions on passion, purpose, and how we wield our skill.  We hope you enjoy reading this, and invite you to share your perspective on these questions too!