The Unconventionally Real
Nicky Dare
Leadership Strategist • Author • Preparedness Educator
In a crisis, you are the plan.
Nicky Dare is the founder of iDARE® and DAREX 365, and creator of Leadership365° Institute —helping leaders, organizations, and communities become people-ready, resilient, and future-ready.
Trusted by Leaders Across Industries
Paul L. Gunn, Jr.
“The depth of Nicky’s wisdom, leadership, and heart is reflected in all she does for others. Her dedication to sustainability, humanity, and meaningful impact is unmistakable.” ... Read Full Testimonial →
Founder, KUOQ | Strategic Advisor on Judgment, Governance & Complexity
Federal Contracting & Defense Strategy
Huntsville, Alabama USA
CEO of Triple Threat Solutions, U.S. Marine, Law Enforcement, and Security Instructor
California, USA
Roosevelt "Rosie" Scott
"Nicky is a natural leader and outstanding instructor who always goes above and beyond the call of duty. A 20-year review of disasters showed 90% of disasters are weather-related. I believe through iDARE Nicky's goal is that we as a people survive and are prepared in case of a natural disaster. I have had occassions to work alongside Nicky, who organized training events for women and I am familiar with these events Nicky organized. She will not rest until the message of being prepared is heard by all ! I would not hesitate to follow Nicky's lead as she is a great example of a "Top Drawer" leader."
Joseph Polanin
“Nicky Dare is someone you need to know. She leads with conviction, integrity, and uncompromising ethics. She elevates and empowers teams to achieve limitless outcomes and builds meaningful, trust-driven relationships that create real impact. In 20+ years as a CEO/COO, I’ve served with thousands of amazing leaders. Nicky is among the very best of these. Retain her for your operational requirements, you’ll be glad you did." ... Read Full Testimonial →
Award-Winning CEO | Combat Veteran | #1 Bestselling Author
Top 100 Most Influential Men of 2025
Florida, USA
As seen in media, public safety training, and community leadership initiatives.
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Founder, iDARE® | Leadership365° | DAREX 365
Dare to live, love, and lead boldly. ✨
Work With Nicky Dare
Helping leaders, organizations, and communities become people-ready, resilient, and future-ready.
Choose the path that fits your need.
An iDARE® initiative based on Nicky Dare’s framework for individual and organizational resilience, preparedness, crisis leadership, clear decision-making, and sustainable success.
Strategic advisory, consulting, and implementation coordination for operational resilience, workforce readiness, risk reduction, and sustainable automation.
Practical guides, tools, and programs for people who want to lead, prepare, and adapt.
Experience & Foundation
Decades before the range—she was leading transformation.Since the late 1980s, Ms. Dare has worked in change management and business process transformation across international and government environments.The foundation was built long before the spotlight.
Leading Business Process Reengineering (BPR) sessions during large-scale organizational transformation. In early 1990s
Management consulting workshop in early 1990s
Leadership engagement with government and institutional stakeholders during large-scale transformation efforts in early 1990s
Trusted Leadership in High-Stakes Environments
Active Shooter Preparedness
Founder of iDARE® Inc.
University and Community Training Programs
Corporations
Leadership & Preparedness Training
Disaster preparedness, emergency readiness, and leadership under pressure for students, employees, and organizations.
Practical. Powerful. Life-changing training.
Firearms & Preparedness | Multi-Generational Training
Leadership & Preparedness Education
Preparedness Training Graduates
Emergency Preparedness Exercise | iDARE Annual EMDP
Women in Leadership
Leadership Workshop Facilitator
Criminal Justice students at La Sierra University
Community Speaking Engagement On Disaster Preparedness
Active Shooter Preparedness workshop for Criminal Justice at Woodbury University
International Association of Women - Regional Presidents Conference
IAW Leadership & Networking Events
ASPIRE Women's Leadership Conference
Annual Community Disaster Preparedness Event
Criminal Justice Program on Active Shooter Workshops and Lectures
Ms. Nicky Dare at Magic Castle Hollywood
Leadership isn’t just taught. It’s tested.
Press & Media Coverage
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Train for what matters.
Prepare for what’s coming.
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Speaking • Workshops • Strategic Preparedness • DAREX365
Nicky Dare is a Los Angeles-based leadership strategist, firearms instructor, and founder of iDARE® Inc. Her work in situational awareness, active shooter preparedness, and community resilience has been featured across television, print media, and public leadership events. This page documents verified press coverage, media features, and real-world training environments associated with her work.
Dare to live, love, lead boldly.
Decades of leadership. Real-world preparedness. Lives impacted.
In a crisis, you are the plan.
© 2026 Nicky Dare. Founder, iDARE® | Leadership365° | DAREX 365. All rights reserved.
Part of the Nicky Dare ecosystem:
Leadership365° — Leadership & Strategy
Leadership365° Resources — Practical Tools & Learning
iDARE® Inc. — Nonprofit & Community Preparedness
DAREX 365 — Future Systems & AI IntegrationNicky Dare is the author of multiple works on leadership, preparedness, and crisis response—documenting real-world frameworks applied in high-pressure environments.
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