Nicole Hilgenkamp

Speaking up, strategic networking, negotiating better, and owning success sooner

No Regrets: What I’d Do Differently If I Had a Career Do-Over

They say hindsight is 20/20—but what if you could fast-forward to the wisdom now and skip the mistakes altogether? If you could hit rewind on your first 20 years in corporate, would you play it differently? Take more risks? Speak up in the rooms that mattered? Demand more for yourself?

In this bold and thought-provoking talk, corporate transformation leader Nicole Hilgenkamp shares the unfiltered lessons she wished she had known earlier—insights that can help professionals ditch hesitation, fast-track success, and navigate corporate life with confidence and clarity.

What You’ll Learn:
Network Like Your Career Depends on It – Because it does. The right relationships open doors that talent alone can’t.
Stop Waiting for Permission – Confidence and visibility are just as critical as competence. Own your voice.
Negotiate Fearlessly – If you’re not negotiating, you’re leaving money—and opportunities—on the table.
Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor – Success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter with balance and intention.
Bet on Yourself – Playing it safe doesn’t always pay off. Knowing when to take calculated risks can be the key to career breakthroughs.
Packed with real talk, actionable strategies, and the kind of career advice people wish they heard sooner, Nicole’s talk is a wake-up call for professionals who want to work smarter, move faster, and build careers they won’t look back on with regret.

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