"I believe an organization is only as healthy as the people who work there and I aspire to optimize organizations by providing them with exceptional talent as quickly as possible whilst providing a best in class candidate experience."

Her expertise extends beyond core talent acquisition, encompassing employee relations, satisfaction surveys, HR strategy, metrics analysis, ATS implementation, diversity & inclusion initiatives, leadership coaching, policy development, change management, and organizational effectiveness. This commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including Mondo's Presidents Club and Rookie of the Year, Marcus & Millichap's Headhunter Award, and Neustar's CEO Award twice. Today, Nicole leads Elanden Advisors, a boutique firm specializing in
recruiting top talent for commercial real estate and financial services businesses across all levels with their signature Elanden Advisors on Demand program.

MEET THE FOUNDER 

NICOLE MCCARTHY

Driven by a passion for building high-performing teams within the dynamic commercial real estate and financial services landscapes, Nicole leverages over 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of human motivation and talent acquisition to help businesses thrive.By applying principles of Positive Psychology and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Flow Theory, Nicole creates engaging candidate experiences and builds winning teams that flourish in their roles. This dedication to individual fulfillment ensures long-term success for both employees and the organizations they join. Across agency and in-house settings, Nicole has tackled diverse recruiting challenges, filling critical roles from intern to C-level across various industries.