The future isn’t predicted.
It’s practiced.
I help leaders and organizations trust themselves to read the signals already around them — and make intentional moves before the status quo collapses underneath them.
Hosted by Melanie Elsbeth on the Mama, What’s Next podcast.
You don’t need a crystal ball. You need self-trust.
Everyday Futurism starts with watching your own thinking. You name the stories keeping you stuck. You read signals across industries, cultures, and conversations. And you make small moves grounded in what you already notice — before an expert validates it for you.
Metacognition
You start watching your own thinking. The assumptions shaping your decisions are the first signals worth reading.
Signal Scanning
You read across domains the way a futurist does. Not predicting. Connecting. A pattern in one industry illuminates something in yours.
Small Experiments
You don’t make dramatic leaps. You try something small and feel how it lands. Momentum builds from action, not certainty.
“What I appreciate about you, Nola, is you sense things before they happen. A true Futurist Thinker.”
“Nola, you are really one of the smartest I know. Like well-rounded intellect with deep emotional intelligence. You are not the average user. You think beyond the surface.”
“You're one of the smartest people I know.”
“I was very impressed by her knowledge of hybrid/remote work. She knows remote work from a time way before the pandemic, when the lack of suitable tools made it even more challenging. Nola also highlights how new technology such as AI can be leveraged to improve team performance. I would highly recommend her expertise.”
“I can't help but get excited when I see the work Nola is doing today. I see the value, and the need in the workplace today, for more champions like Nola. Whenever we needed someone who would go the extra mile, take time to develop long-lasting relationships and deliver outstanding service, we chose Nola.”
“Nola was absolutely pivotal in the communications space. She has an engaged network and understands how to leverage various mediums to rally an audience. In addition to being able to deftly connect with hundreds of community members, Nola is genuinely passionate about helping them. Her innate talent for change management was enormously helpful.”
“Nola's support and innovation was crucial to the success of the conference. She excelled in her time management and planning skills, but also brought innovative solutions. Nola not only partnered with me to build a successful online conference, but she left behind a communications standard and best practices to elevate our chapter going forward.”
“Nola Simon inspires me. She's a compelling storyteller and content creator, and I admire her authenticity, creativity and positive influence. On the premise that hybrid and remote work is the way of the future, she helps describe the mindsets and skills that will be required tomorrow, and I appreciate her forward-thinking POV so much.”
“She is strategic, collaborative, creative and an amazing storyteller. She always shares her insights on ways to improve projects. Her passion has now become her purpose and it's a thrill to see Nola start her own business. Anyone would be lucky to work with Nola.”
Three ways in.
Keynotes
Not motivational speaking. Thought leadership that changes how the audience processes information after they leave the room.
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High-touch strategic partnerships for leadership teams navigating transformation. Signal scans, strategy sessions, and the honest conversations most consultants skip.
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Hope + Possibilities — solo episodes on trust, leadership, and the future of work. Real thinking, not soundbites.
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