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Demmie Hicks
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Trusted partner to seasoned CEOs and emerging leaders

I work on a 1-1 basis to help leaders think through complex issues, navigate change (personal and organizational) and refine their leadership style and/or legacy.

Leadership perpetuation is often central to the counsel I provide:

  • Seasoned leaders are thinking steps ahead – creating an enduring culture, sustaining their impact. I serve as the sounding board and guide to help make their expansive thinking actionable.
  • Emerging leaders are aiming to grow their influence, build trust and evolve beyond personal achievement. I help them process and prepare, so that they develop their unique brand of leadership.

 

More about my practice on LinkedIn

What working with me looks like:

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A first conversation:

This is not my time to sell you on an engagement. It’s your time to share your aims and ambitions, and to outline what you think are the obstacles ahead. This one-hour conversation is offered at no cost and no further obligation to you.

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A road map:

Together, we’ll shape an engagement that identifies your unique goals and how we’ll work to achieve them. The course we chart includes topics to cover and resources to consult, as well as the cost of the engagement.

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1-to-1 sessions:

These could be weekly or monthly … or something in between … or something beyond. They’re in person, via Zoom or by phone. Typically, they last an hour.

About the Sessions

In these sessions, we start with where you are and focus on your priorities. My role: Listen intently, ask provocative questions, offer real-life examples, challenge where necessary — and most of all, be the one voice you can count on for honesty and support.

Ping Power

Outside of our sessions, you might want to ping me with a question or quandary. I’ll answer your text or call, and then we’ll talk through what’s on your mind.

 

If you think I can help, tell me a little about yourself.

After which, we can have a one-hour conversation – at no cost and no further obligation to you.

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For 30+ years, I’ve guided new and experienced leaders.

Initially, my consultancy focused on helping insurance agencies and brokerages grow. It evolved into helping leaders be the best they can be.

In this practice, I’ve helped over 50 professionals make their career trajectory from emerging leader to CEO to seasoned leader. Bottom line: My clients become and remain the leaders that others want to follow.

 

More about me and my background on LinkedIn

Leaders who’ve worked with me

"Demmie Hicks has been instrumental in my growth as a new leader within Marsh. From the very beginning, she did an exceptional job building trust and connection during a tumultuous time at my agency. Beyond her role as an executive coach, she offers a broader perspective on the industry, generously sharing her resources and network both within and outside the Marsh family. It has been fantastic to tap into her expertise to think and act more strategically. I would highly recommend anyone who has the opportunity to work with Demmie to do so without hesitation."

— Anthony Colantino, Dallas President, Employee Health & Benefits

"For many years, Demmie Hicks has been an invaluable partner to our firm. Through her Emerging Leaders Group and her direct leadership development work with our top leaders, Demmie has been tremendously impactful. Her intellect, empathy, listening skills, and fearless curiosity all contribute to her amazing ability to connect and help leaders in our industry. Demmie’s impact to our organization is unparallelled."

— Nathan Kerr, President of Scott Insurance

"Demmie's strategic thinking and leadership capabilities are truly exceptional. She has an ability to assess complex organizational challenges, cut through ambiguity, and lead our firm to develop clear, actionable thought process that produces results. Time and again, she has guided us through pivotal decisions with the confidence and clarity of someone who deeply understands both the immediate landscape and long-term implications of different courses of action."

— Thomas J. DeCotis, CEO of DeCotis Specialty Insurance

"I was introduced to Demmie, well years ago now, through my quest for guidance, advice, and direction as I took ownership and control of my Agency. Demmie emerged, quite vividly, as an Industry Leader in working with and developing emerging leaders in the Insurance Industry. Demmie has spent her carrier working with emerging leaders and experienced CEOs/Presidents developing skills and talking through issues to map out their goals and aspirations. She has helped me organize my thoughts, analyze my goals and give timely accurate advice and feed-back. She is a pleasure to work with."

— Steve Wells, Co-President of Wells Insurance

"It is my pleasure to share with you my experience in working with Demmie over the last decade. I have found Demmie’s work within the industry to be compelling. One of Demmie’s strengths is in her ability to make connections and her willingness to share those connections for the benefit of those in which she councils and consults. My network is vastly more large because of the introductions Demmie has made and the talent she has brought together through her various leadership and emerging leader seminars and programs."

— Elizabeth Anne Lowe J.D., President of Starkweather & Shepley Insurance

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