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Why Research Is the Heart and Soul of Innovation
Nikkia Reveillac
Former Executive at Netflix, Twitter & Colgate-Palmolive, Leader of Transformation, Storyteller & Innovator
- Delivers powerful insights on leading through uncertainty by combining strategic innovation with authentic storytelling rooted in an extensive career with top global brands
- Shows how people-first leadership builds high-performing, emotionally intelligent teams that drive lasting impact and productivity
- Energizes audiences with a vibrant, purpose-driven approach to leadership—championing bold ideas and breaking convention
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As a speaker, Nikkia Reveillac has the rare gift of making an entire room feel as though she’s speaking directly to each person. With engaging warmth and extensive corporate expertise, Nikkia connects through empathy, storytelling, and a dynamic life journey.
From the vibrant world of professional dance to the executive suites of Netflix, Twitter, and Colgate-Palmolive, Nikkia’s path has been anything but conventional—and that’s exactly what makes her so compelling. She understands what it means to shift, to adapt, and to lead through change not just because she’s studied it, but because she’s lived it.
A former global head of insights at Netflix, she played a critical role in defining the company’s first-ever brand promise. At Twitter, she helped foster a safer and more human-centered culture during one of the most challenging moments in recent history. And at Colgate, she led innovation for consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa, using data and empathy to shape meaningful products and experiences.
Through these experiences, Nikkia teaches audiences how people-first leadership can drive innovation, build trust, and create lasting impact in any organization. She brings case studies to life, showing that the best business decisions don’t begin with numbers—they begin with understanding people. She guides audiences to reframe challenges, build emotionally intelligent teams, and unlock creativity by staying rooted in human connection.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Nikkia inspires audiences to lead with heart, clarity, and purpose.
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People-Centric Innovation: How Human Obsession Drives Breakthrough Results. In this perspective-shifting talk, Nikkia discusses how innovation is human at its core and what really drives breakthrough success across industries. Using real-world case studies from her executive roles at Netflix, Twitter, and Colgate—ranging from toothbrush innovation to behavioral nudges and AI strategy—Nikkia shows how true innovation happens when empathy, deep listening, and people-centered teams are at the heart of the process.
With relatable stories and practical insights, Nikkia introduces The People-Centric Innovation Circle—a simple framework that helps leaders unlock better ideas, stronger teams, and lasting results. Audiences will learn how to shift from data-first to people-first thinking and walk away with clear, actionable ways to spark innovation through empathy and human connection.
Leading through Uncertainty: Clarity, Conviction, and Humanity. In a world where change is constant and disruption is the norm, the ability to lead through uncertainty is now a necessity. Nikkia Reveillac shares what truly separates resilient, effective leaders from the rest: clarity, empathy, and the courage to act in the face of the unknown. In this insightful and timely session, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at how high-stakes decisions were made under intense pressure—from navigating global crises to responding to fast-shifting cultural dynamics. She unpacks her “human-first” approach to leadership, blending data-driven insights with emotional intelligence to guide teams through chaos and complexity.
Audiences will gain a clear framework for decision-making, practical tools for empathetic leadership, and strategies to keep teams focused, connected, and resilient through uncertainty.
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