Your Partner in Strategy, People & Performance

Driving clarity, alignment, and execution so leaders and teams can thrive.

About Nicole Mechem Consulting

Hi, I’m Nicole Mechem. I help leadership teams take big ideas and turn them into clear, actionable results. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked across high-growth SaaS startups and mission-driven nonprofits, bringing clarity, structure, and empathy to executives who need to cut through complexity, align their teams, and move forward with confidence.

I specialize in leading cross-functional initiatives, aligning leadership around OKRs, building scalable People Operations, and driving special projects that move organizations forward. In addition to my work in the startup space, I’ve partnered with nonprofits, foundations, and global organizations on social impact programs— strengthening strategies, building capacity, and amplifying impact for communities around the world.

Whether you’re scaling a company or expanding your mission, I bring both corporate and social sector expertise to help turn vision into execution.

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Services

Every organization has unique needs, which is why I offer support that’s tailored to where you are and where you want to go. Through fractional VP leadership, I offer executive-level guidance and partnership on a continuing basis. Through consulting engagements, I deliver focused, project-based support to move specific priorities forward. In both cases, my goal is the same: to turn strategy into measurable results while strengthening the long-term capacity of your organization.

Fractional VP Services
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a group of people sitting around a wooden table

For organizations navigating growth, transformation, or strategic pivots, I provide executive-level leadership on a flexible, fractional basis. Acting as an embedded member of your leadership team, I help translate vision into action, maintain alignment, and build long-term organizational capacity.

What this looks like:

  • Serving as a trusted right hand to CEOs and senior leaders

  • Leading organizational restructuring and change initiatives

  • Driving strategic planning and execution across business units

  • Building and optimizing People Operations, including employee experience, performance management, and leadership development

  • Providing continuity of leadership during transitions or interim gaps

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people sitting down near table with assorted laptop computers
Consulting Services

Not every challenge requires an ongoing leadership role. For targeted projects, I bring focus and execution power to help you address immediate priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. Consulting engagements can be scoped as one-time initiatives or short-term partnerships designed around your specific needs.

What this looks like:

  • Designing and executing special projects (e.g., program launches, operational scale-ups, process overhauls)

  • Advising on leadership development, team alignment initiatives, and People Analytics

  • Developing frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits for long-term sustainability

  • Conducting organizational assessments and providing actionable recommendations

  • Planning and managing corporate events and team offsites

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"Nicole was one of my most critical partners... I’ve never worked with someone who can so quickly adapt to a new challenge, get to the heart of what matters, and execute with such confidence and impact... Wherever there was chaos, Nicole brought clarity. Wherever there was a gap, she built the system."

CEO @ GRIN

"Nicole seamlessly stepped in to manage several key accounts during a staff transition, ensuring nothing fell through the cracks. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to quickly get up to speed made a huge difference, bringing ease and confidence to both our team and clients."

Co-CEO & Co-Founder @ The Artemis Agency

★★★★★
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Testimonials

Projects

Explore some of the projects I’ve loved leading and the results they delivered.

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Leadership Alignment

Guiding teams to achieve strategic OKRs effectively.

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A group of people stands in a large, industrial-style space with high, bright windows. They are wearing coordinated outfits, including shorts, tights, and boots. One person appears to be leading or managing the group, wearing a backpack with equipment and extending their arms towards the others, who are standing in a semi-circle.
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Several people are collaborating in an office setting, using sticky notes on a transparent board divided into columns labeled Q2, Q3, and Q4. Each column contains tasks or goals labeled under various headings. One person is writing on a sticky note while another is holding notes.
Scalable Operations

Building sustainable people operations for long-term success.

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Every change starts with a conversation. I’d love to hear about your goals and how we might work together.

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