About
Ask Nicole Metz what defined her professional life, and the answer is more straightforward than her titles might imply. She developed people. Across more than three decades in human resources and talent management, her career has centered on the steady, practical work of preparing individuals to grow into responsibilities, positions, and challenges they were not yet ready to handle. That commitment took shape early. Nicole Metz started her career in federal account sales at Xerox Corporation before transitioning into the company's training organization. Her sales experience gave her firsthand insight into what organizations expect from their employees, while training showed her what focused instruction and meaningful feedback can accomplish.