Empowering Young Adults for a Confident Future

Welcome to Emerging Leaders, a coaching and training organization based in Buffalo, New York. We help young adults build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for real-world careers.

Emerging Leaders was founded by Nicole C. Bycina and her Gen Z partners. Our team brings over 20 years of combined experience in social work, K–12 education, higher education, and leadership coaching.

We work with students, early-career professionals, and peers to help them recognize their strengths and move forward with purpose. Our coaching approach is practical and people-focused.

We lead with respect, emotional intelligence, and clear skill-building. We meet individuals where they are and support them as they face new challenges, career decisions, and personal growth.

Emerging Leaders is more than a service. It is a growing movement focused on helping the next generation gain confidence, clarity, connection, and long-term success.

About Us Services

Guidance for Every Step

1:1 Coaching for Youth & Adults

One-on-one coaching that helps you build confidence, manage emotions, and set clear goals for school, work, and daily life. Sessions are personal, supportive, and focused on steady growth.

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Peer-Assisted Leadership Circles

Small-group coaching where participants learn together, share ideas, and support one another. Groups focus on leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a safe, peer-led setting.

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School-Based Coaching/Culture and Climate Training

Coaching and workshops that support schools in building healthy, inclusive environments. Programs focus on trust, emotional well-being, and positive relationships for students and staff.

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Career & College Readiness Workshops

Interactive workshops that teach practical life and career skills. Topics include goal-setting, communication, and career exploration to help youth and young professionals feel prepared and confident.

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Leadership Development – Quick Summary

Grow from within. Learn how your emotions affect your choices, actions, and relationships.
Connect with others. Build trust, listen clearly, and create spaces where people feel safe to speak up.
Lead with purpose. Know what matters to you and make decisions that reflect those values.
Think in systems. Understand how people, systems, and decisions connect and affect one another.
Leave a legacy. Support, mentor, and develop people so success continues beyond you.

Leadership grows over time — from 'me' to 'we' to 'all.'