Brittany N. Cole

About Brittany N. Cole

The organizations that will define the next decade of work aren\'t just investing in their people. They\'re building the infrastructure that makes leadership possible at scale.That\'s the work I do.I\'m Brittany N. Cole, Founder & CEO of Career Thrivers, the leadership infrastructure platform for the AI-era workforce. We sit at the intersection of three disciplines most organizations keep separate: Leadership Branding, Organizational Development, and Workforce Strategy.Over six years, Career Thrivers has partnered with 103+ organizations and impacted leaders across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and cultural institutions, including Amazon, Bridgestone, UPS, Sony, Abbott, Caterpillar, and Vanderbilt.Here\'s what that work has taught me: most organizations don\'t have a talent problem. They have a leadership infrastructure problem. The systems, narratives, and structures that should develop, retain, and position leaders for impact are fragmented, underfunded, or missing entirely. The AI era is accelerating that gap, not closing it.My work sits at that gap.As a keynote speaker, I bring this message to enterprise stages, challenging leaders and organizations to stop treating leadership development as a line item and start treating it as a strategic imperative.As a bestselling author of Thrive Through It and a LinkedIn Top Voice, I\'ve built the frameworks and tools that help leaders move from invisible to influential. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor, those frameworks have reached learners globally.We don\'t deliver isolated programs. We build integrated leadership ecosystems.If you\'re an executive ready to build a leadership brand that matches the scale of your impact, or an organization ready to treat leadership infrastructure as the strategic asset it is, let\'s talk.Executive brand transformation: careerthrivers.com/execScore your leadership brand: scoremyleadershipbrand.comOrganization and workforce partnerships: careerthrivers.com/contactSpeaking inquiries: brittanyncole.com/speaking

Experience

1. Brittany N Cole - Keynote Speaker & Chief Executive Officer

   Career Thrivers

   Aug 2019 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   At Career Thrivers, we empower leaders and organizations to thrive by aligning personal leadership branding with organizational success. Through the Workforce Influencer Model, we equip leaders to amplify their influence, foster belonging, and drive measurable business outcomes.We specialize in:Leadership branding and storytelling to position leaders for greater impact.Developing resilient leaders who thrive through challenges and change.Designing workforce strategies that elevate inclusion, belonging, and employer branding.Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized organizations, and emerging businesses. We also work directly with individuals who want to take their personal brand to the next level. Together, we’re shaping the future of leadership by connecting purpose, influence, and strategy to help leaders and organizations grow.

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Sales Effectiveness
• Cardiology
• Sales
• Managed Care
• Neurology
• Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Blogger
• Writing
• Customer Service
• Image Consulting
• Personal Styling
• Motivational Speaking
• Situational Leadership
• Leadership Training
• Sales Presentations
• Leadership Development
• Coaching
• Training & Development
• Presentations
• Teaching
• Training
• Culture Change
• Executive Coaching
• Career Development Coaching
• Keynote Speaking
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Entrepreneurship
• Supplier Diversity
• Career Management
• Resiliency