Nancy is an empowering keynote speaker and professional development consultant. Highly dedicated and results oriented, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond.

Nancy combines her communications expertise with a pragmatic approach in a variety of important soft skill areas including verbal, written and nonverbal communications, emotional intelligence, etiquette and protocol, time management, business acumen, working with team dynamics and coaching. She helps clients focus on key adjustments that result in meaningful impact and effectiveness.

Drawing on her marketing and communications background, over 27 years' experience in leadership roles and a lifetime of personal growth, Nancy has keen appreciation of mindset and the power it has to change patterns of behavior. She focuses on building one's
strengths and minimizing weaknesses through enrichment, feedback, self-discovery and detailed action plans.

Before launching Polished, Nancy served in leadership positions where she helped renowned financial and health care businesses boost their products and services, communications, marketing, brands and stature. She was also a reporter for the Dallas Morning News, writer for St. Louis Magaizne and freelance writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Nancy is an author and dynamic motivational speaker. She's a monthly contributor to CBS-affiliate KMOV, Great Day St. Louis and a regular contributor to KMOX and KTRS radio.
Nancy believes passionately in developing people, especially their interpersonal skills. "You can achieve your goals – you just need a clear vision and a strong belief in yourself," she says.