Points of Reference and Resources
Nicole was selected to speak at the Inaugural Grand Canyon University TEDx event, Listen Now!
Identity: Both/And, Not Either/Or
One of Nicole’s friends capture the audience during the Inaugural Grand Canyon University TEDx event, Listen Now!
Seeing vs Looking | Allison Johnson
Nicole’s TEDx Favorites:
The Power of Vulnerability – Brene Brown
Listening To Shame – Brene Brown
The Danger of a Single Story – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue – Jackson Katz
Inside the mind of a master Procrastinator – Tim Urban
I am the son of a terrorist; here’s how I chose peace – Zak Ebrahim
How To Break the Cycle of Toxic Masculinity – Eldra Jackson
Why I’m Done Trying To Be Man Enough – Justin Baldoni
How the Online Abuse of Women Has Spiraled Out of Control – Ashley Judd
The Truth About Unwanted Arousal – Emily Nagoski
The Keys to Happier, Healthier Sex Life – Emily Nagoski
Sex Needs a New Metaphor – Al Vernecchio
I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here’s why I left | Megan Phelps-Roper
Musicals that inspire me, check out a few of my favorites:
Aida, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Dreamgirls, Funny Face, Grease, Hairspray, Hamilton, Hello Dolly, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Once, Phantom of the Opera, Rent,The Sound of Music, West Side Story, and Wicked.
Nicole’s Choice – Resources & Authors:
Diversity and Social Justice
-Austin Channing Brown: I’m Still Here
-Rachel Lloyd: Girls Like Us
Enneagram
-Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile: The Road Back to You
-Suzanne Stabile: The Path Between Us
-Christopher Heurtz: The Sacred Enneagram
Faith
-Sarah Bessey: Out of Sorts, Jesus Feminist
-Jen Hatmaker: Of Mess and Moxie, For The Love
-Rachel Held Evans: Faith Unraveled, Searching for Sunday
-Ann Voskamp: The Broken Way
-John Pavlovitz: A Bigger Table, Hope and Other Superpowers
-John Lynch, Bill Thrall, & Bruce McNicol: The Cure, True Faced
Identity and Self Awareness
-Dr. Brene Brown: Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, I Thought It Was Just Me
-Glennon Doyle: Love Warrior
-Becky Allender: Hidden In Plain Sight
Leadership
-Dr. Brene Brown: Dare To Lead,
-Jessica Honnegar: Imperfect Courage
-Tom Rath: Strengths Finder 2.0, Strengths-Based Leadership
-Patrick Lencioni: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Self-Care and Mental Health
-Shauna Niequist: Present Over Perfect
-Henry Cloud & John Townsend: Boundaries, Safe People
-Jamie Tworkowski: If You Feel Too Much
Sexuality
-Nadia Bolz Weber: Shameless
-Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
-Andrew Marin: Love Is An Orientation, Us Vs. Us
-Justin Lee: Torn
Testimonials
In My Corner
Nicole spoke at my church several times [around issues of social justice & sex trafficking, body image for young women, etc.] and I’ve also had the privilege of hearing her speak elsewhere. She’s a gifted communicator and her passion has a way of impacting her listeners in real and powerful ways. I learn something new every time I hear her speak and I always leave inspired.
Nicole Clifton is a gifted speaker who specializes in challenging her audience. She is passionate about students and people, and it shows in the way she approaches each and every talk she gives as she motivates and inspires groups of students. Nicole’s love for people is evident in her emotion and the way she reaches and connects with college kids. I am so excited to see what is next for Nicole. Give her a chance you will not be disappointed.
I have had the honor of knowing Nicole for just about 7 years now. She has come to speak to Options For Senior Living on multiple occasions. Her knowledge is mind-blowing. She helped us understand our different personality types as a team and as an individual. It impacted me in a way I could have never imagined. I learned some things about myself and my personality that has led me to work on myself as an individual but also things I can work on to be a more efficient team player. Her outpouring kindness and ambition is contagious and so motivating.
We are so grateful that you invested time in us. You push us to be our best and inspire new ideas each time we meet! Time is the greatest gift you can give someone, so for that we want to say THANK YOU!
