The Strategic Advisor’s Playbook

Practical leadership, delivery, and workplace strategy for people trying to lead smarter in messy organizations.

I’m Duane Nicholson, Founder & President of NBD Consulting Services, Fractional Executive, Strategic Advisor, and longtime Agile transformation leader. On this channel, I share real-world guidance for leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, coaches, and professionals navigating the complexity of modern work.

You’ll find conversations and series on executive leadership, team performance, workplace navigation, Scrum Master growth, product ownership, delivery improvement, and the human side of change.

Featured series include Executive Field Notes, The Squad Whisperer, Workplace Navigation, Coaching Crazy, and product-focused conversations for Product Owners and Product Managers.

No corporate fluff. No performative leadership theater. Just practical insight, honest lessons, and smarter ways to lead through the mess.