It’s not your fault if you’re struggling as a leader
Many leaders are promoted with no training
You’re great at your job, so you get promoted. But strong technical skills don’t make you a good leader. And if you’ve been promoted with no training and little understanding of what leadership means, you’ve been set up to fail.
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Firefighting and frustration is the inevitable result
When leaders come to me, they don't know where to start, what to let go of, or where to turn. They’re firefighting instead of achieving their goals.
As a result, they feel overwhelmed, fumble along, and get frustrated when they fail to progress. Often they leave, thinking they’ll be happier elsewhere. But they're not because they haven't tackled their lack of leadership skills.
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Your biggest barrier is your own self doubt
You may think you don't know what you’re doing, when the real problem is you don't believe in yourself. In the months we work together, I start by getting to know you. That builds connection and trust so I can challenge your thinking and help you realise where you’re your own biggest block.
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Leadership coaching can be truly transformative
My favourite things about coaching is those moments of epiphany where you make big leaps forward. And they happen quickly. Leaders often have breakthroughs in their first session with me.
More progress happens between sessions when you do the tough thinking, try new things, learn how to get the best out of your team, free up time to think strategically and consider the future. With that clarity and confidence, you can become your best you and do your best work.
Leaders and Teams become great through growth...
not chance
About Leadership Coaching
"Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself.
It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult."
Warren Bennis, Leadership expert & author
I’m Nikki
Even before I knew coaching was a thing, my why was making a difference to people who make a difference
Like most leaders, I went through my career without much professional development. But in my first job, a senior leader said: “You’ve got potential, so if you want to be a manager, I'll back you.” That moment stuck in my mind, and I’ve supported my staff to grow and advance ever since.
Coaching changed the trajectory of my career
As a self-taught leader I ran off gut instinct. The first time I worked with a coach I was blown away. Coaching helped me become less judgmental and more curious. I realised I couldn't change others. I could only change myself to be my best self and inspire the best in others.
Coaching has so much power to help people grow
In 30 years leading teams, I’ve seen too often the damage bad leaders do. When you grow your leaders, it has a positive ripple effect instead. Your people are your most important asset. Leave them to stagnate, you're going nowhere. Invest in your people, you change the world, one leader at a time.
"Who we are is how we lead. Self awareness, kindness, vision, accountability, trust, just basic skills of being a good human being to other human beings"
Brene Brown
When you work with me I promise that...
You'll feel seen, not judged
I'm a big Ted Lasso fan and my favourite quote is, “be curious, not judgmental.” I promise you a safe space to share your hopes and fears.
You’ll be challenged with care
I won't be harsh, but I will hold a mirror up to challenge your thinking in a safe way and encourage you to consider different perspectives.
We’ll embrace curiosity
Curiosity beats certainty, so I don’t give you easy answers. Instead, I’ll coach you to delve deeper and discover what’s really going on.
I'm your leadership partner
I sit alongside you, not above you, to help you unburden yourself, and ask questions that give you insights, clarity, and confidence.
"Be curious, not judgemental"
Ted Lasso
My professional credentials
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Harvard Business School, Certificate in Disruptive Strategy
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Harvard Business School, Certificate in Business Strategy
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Institute of Executive Leadership and Leadership, IECL, Certificate in Team Coaching
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Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, Level 2 Certificate of Organisational Coaching and Organisational Leadership
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Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, Certificate of Organisational Coaching and Organisational Leadership
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Institute for Strategic Leadership, Senior Leadership Programme
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Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Company Directors Course
My professional experience
With over 25 years of leadership experience in the medical, education, and sales fields, I’ve worked across a variety of organisations—owning my own small to medium businesses, working for the government in a District Health Board, and being part of large organisations and schools.
These experiences have given me the opportunity to guide and support leaders and leadership teams at all levels, across a diverse range of industries.
I also partner with and coach for these organisations:
