Shift:

Stop Playing Small. Start Thriving-Unapologetically.

For too long, you've been shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that were never designed for you. You've said "yes" when you wanted to say "no." You've buried your brilliance under layers of doubt, fear, and other people's expectations. And deep down, you know you were made for more.

In SHIFT: A Transformational Journey from Playing Small to Unapologetically Thriving, Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts-transformational coach, organizational culture strategist, and creator of the SHIFT Framework(TM)-hands you the roadmap to reclaiming your power and living on your terms.

With raw honesty, powerful stories, and a proven, step-by-step process, Dr. Nicole shows you how to:

• Recognize the patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck.
• Release the weight of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt.
• Rebuild your life around your values, purpose, and unapologetic truth.
• Rise into the most confident, fulfilled, and unstoppable version of yourself.

This is more than a book-it's an invitation. A call to stop existing in the shadows and start taking up the space you deserve. Whether you're at a personal crossroads or simply tired of dimming your light, SHIFT will challenge, inspire, and equip you to step into the life you were always meant to live.

It's time. The world doesn't need a quieter version of you. It needs the real, unapologetic you-thriving.

Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts is a transformational coach, speaker, and organizational culture strategist with over 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams create meaningful, lasting change. As the creator of the SHIFT Framework, Dr. Butts guides executives through the complexities of cultural transformation, blending strategy and human connection to build inclusive, purpose-driven organizations.

Throughout her career in people and culture, Nicole has held leadership roles in healthcare, higher education, and professional services, including Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Her hands-on experience spans organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to mission-driven nonprofits. She’s also a contributing author to The New C-Suite Leader: Civil Leadership in Action, where she shares her insights on inclusive leadership and the intentional shaping of organizational culture.

Nicole holds a doctorate in Organizational Change & Leadership from the University of Southern California and brings a grounded, relatable approach to her work. Whether coaching executives, speaking to audiences, or consulting with leadership teams, her mission remains the same: to help organizations align their vision, values, and actions to thrive.

• Publisher: Atg Publishing
  
• Publish Date: September 13, 2025
  
• Pages: 180
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Paperback
  
• EAN/UPC: 9781991123510
  
• Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.4 inches | 0.5 pounds
  
• BISAC Categories: Business & Money, Family & Parenting