Chrysalis HR Consulting is a woman-owned business specializing in serving mission-driven organizations in Western North Carolina — small businesses, not-for-profits. educational institutions and other social enterprises.
The Chrysalis HR Philosophy: “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” – Goethe
I make HR fun and easy to understand. With more than three decades of HR leadership and executive development experience in varied organizations — public and private, small and large, new and firmly established — I bring HR and leadership expertise in a way that makes sense for your organization. I understand the joys and challenges of working in mission-driven organizations: being strategic and hands-on, working with limited resources, and having a high sense of accountability to those you serve and represent.
As an HR consultant, executive coach, and an SPHR-, CEC-, and MBTI-certified professional, I aspire to empower others to surpass their own expectations and unlock their boundless potential. www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-norian
HR Consulting and Coaching Services
Training and Presentations
I deeply appreciate the vital work that nonprofit organizations provide in our communities. Throughout my career, my contributions to volunteer service include work with women’s shelters, heritage camps for adoptive families, Girl Scouts, and local, regional, and national HR professional organizations. Since moving to Asheville in 2013, I’ve served on the boards of Building Bridges of Asheville, Leadership Asheville, Hanger Hall School, WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition, and Celebration Singers of Asheville. In addition to my volunteer work, I served as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer at Dogwood Health Trust in 2020-21.
Chrysalis HR Consulting does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice.
Human Resources
Vecinos, Inc.
Talent Acquisition & Management, Onboarding & Training, Team Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Employment Law Compliance & Communication
Marianne Martinez
Executive Director
828-399-0898
[email protected]
Values-based HR policy revisions, Performance coaching and team dynamics, FLSA compliance.
Human Resources
Dogwood Health Trust
Talent Acquisition & Management, Onboarding & Training, Team Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Employment Law Compliance & Communication
Lakesha McDay
Former HR Manager, Equity Officer
828-279-7321
[email protected]
HR functions and services for newly established organization, Values-based handbook and HR policy revisions, FLSA compliance, Performance coaching and team dynamics, Workforce communication strategies.
Human Resources
The Sharing House, Transylvania Christian Ministry
Talent Acquisition & Management, Onboarding & Training, Team Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Employment Law Compliance & Communication
Rev. Shelly Webb
Executive Director
828-884-2866 ext. 105
[email protected]
Employee and team communication, Equitable recruitment strategies, FLSA compliance, Values-based handbook and HR policy revisions, Performance coaching and team dynamics, Workforce communication strategies .
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Access
WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition
Community Programming/Education
Lakesha McDay
Steering Committee Member
828-279-7321
[email protected]
Implicit bias training, Workforce readiness skills, Organizational retreats.
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Access
WNC Diversity Engagement Coalition
Community Programming/Education
Paulina Mendez, LCSWA, LCASA
Program Coordinator
828-406-1766
[email protected]
Professional development programs and events, Organizational retreats, New member onboarding .
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Access
The Sharing House, Transylvania Christian Ministry
Equitable Recruitment Strategies
Rev. Shelly Webb
Executive Director
828-884-2866 ext. 105
[email protected]
Inclusive and intentional talent acquisition and management strategies.
Organizational Development/Change
Vecinos, Inc.
Executive/leadership coaching
Marianne Martinez
Executive Director
828-399-0898
[email protected]
Executive coaching, Strategies for effective employee communications.
Organizational Development/Change
Dogwood Health Trust
Executive/leadership coaching, Employee Engagement, Organizational Capacity Development
Lakesha McDay
HR Manager, Equity Officer
828-279-7321
[email protected]
Leadership, workforce and HR team development in remote environment, Organizational staff meeting planning and facilitation. Strengths-based employee engagement, development, and pulse surveys .
Organizational Development/Change
The Sharing House, Transylvania Christian Ministry
Executive/leadership coaching, Employee engagement
Rev. Shelly Webb
Executive Director
828-884-2866 ext. 105
[email protected]
Executive coaching, Employee engagement survey targeted action plan.
Organizational Management
Dogwood Health Trust
COVID response, Transition management, Business process realignment
Lakesha McDay
Former HR Manager, Equity Officer
828-279-7321
[email protected]
Transition logistics to fully-remote workforce, Health/safety and return to office protocols. Onboarding and off-boarding.
Organizational Management
The Sharing House, Transylvania Christian Ministry
Transition management
Rev. Shelly Webb
Executive Director
828-884-2866 ext. 105
[email protected]
Strategies for employee feedback and cultural realignment
Western North Carolina Nonprofit Pathways
P.O. Box 7667
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: 828-242-9028
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