Unpacking strategies for winning at work, Nicole takes listeners on a journey through career lows and highs with guest appearances from friends, mentors and business partners. Follow @IssaUrbanGirl (Twitter) and @UrbanGirlCorporateWorld (Instagram) for more.
How do you transition into a new career or role without starting from the bottom?
In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, recorded live from RSA 2026 in San Francisco, Nicole breaks down what it actually takes to make a successful career transition without resetting your progress.
Drawing from her 22-year career across Wall Street, global operations, and cybersecurity, she shares practical insights on how to move from where you are to where you want to be with intention.
In this episode, Nicole covers:
Why the “linear career path” is a myth
How to position yourself beyond just doing great work
Translating your experience into a new industry
Identifying your unique value and competitive edge
Why visibility and relationships matter more than you think
If you’re looking to pivot into a new domain or step into leadership, this episode gives you a clear framework to navigate the transition with confidence.
📩 Have a career question? Email Nicole at UrbanGirlCorporateWorld@gmail.com
🔗 Learn more: https://www.nicoledove.com/
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25 Mar 2026
#UGCWshorts: Land a Promotion
How do you actually get promoted—not just work hard and hope for it?
In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole celebrates six years of the podcast and kicks off Season 8 by answering one of the most common career questions she gets: how to land a promotion.
She breaks down why strong performance alone isn’t enough—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to career growth.
Nicole shares:
What it really took for her to get promoted
Why clarity, communication, and visibility matter more than you think
How to align with your manager on the next level
How to identify and close skill gaps
The role of stretch assignments and strategic exposure
If you’re ready for the next level but feel stuck, this episode will show you how to position yourself to win.
📩 Have a career question? Email Nicole at UrbanGirlCorporateWorld@gmail.com
🔗 Learn more: https://www.nicoledove.com/
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21 Jan 2026
#UGCWshorts: Power Up Your Presentations
In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, Nicole checks in live from Black Hat MEA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, recording from the expo floor while attending and speaking at one of the world’s leading cybersecurity conferences.
Nicole focuses on one of the most common questions she receives across conferences and client engagements: how to put together a great talk. Drawing from her experience speaking globally, she shares practical guidance on identifying the purpose of your presentation, knowing your audience, structuring your message clearly, and using storytelling to keep people engaged.
She also covers slide design, narrowing your message to key points, the importance of practice, and why bringing your full, authentic self to the stage makes presentations more impactful.
Whether you are preparing for a conference talk, board presentation, podcast appearance, or team update, this episode offers advice you can apply right away.
Have a career question you want Nicole to answer?
Email:UrbanGirlCorporateWorld@gmail.com
Visit Nicole’s website:https://www.nicoledove.com/ (https://www.nicoledove.com/)
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Hatu Kanu
Christina
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