1:1 COACHING AND WORKSHOP FACILITATION

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LEADERSHIP COACHING REIMAGINED

I work with London-based charities and purpose-driven organisations, offering coaching and facilitation to support staff through change, pressure, and growth.

I am also a Clore Leadership approved coach, supporting individuals across the social sector to develop themselves and to lead more effectively.

Drawing on over 15 years in the sector, I create spaces for reflection, honest conversation, and practical action. Spaces where individuals and teams can build confidence, resilience, and more sustainable ways of working.

I believe better leadership starts with understanding ourselves, not just improving performance. My work focuses on the whole person, building emotional intelligence and creating environments where people can think openly, support each other, and lead in a more human, connected way.

Why I do the work I do...

"I believe that when we improve ourselves, we in turn improve the people around us. The impact of these positive changes make the world a better place for everyone."

How I can help...

1:1 LEADERSHIP COACHING

A space to think clearly, build confidence, and make meaningful change at work.

1:1 coaching for leaders and professionals navigating change, increased responsibility, challenging relationships, or questions about how they want to work and lead.

This is a space to step back, think clearly, and talk openly about what’s really going on, alongside practical support to move forward with more confidence, clarity, and intention.

WAYS I WORK WITH CLIENTS:

1. 90-minute ‘Reset’ session
A one-off session to step back, reflect on a current challenge, and gain clarity on next steps. Often used during periods of change, including role transitions or redundancy.

2. Coaching package (8 sessions)
A structured series of sessions to explore challenges in more depth, build confidence, and support meaningful, sustained change over time.

3. 90-day intensive
A more focused programme for individuals who are ready to make a clear shift in how they think, work, and lead, with regular sessions and support over a three-month period.

4. Ongoing Coaching (for existing clients and senior leaders)

For those who want continued space to think, reflect, and navigate ongoing challenges. This is typically for individuals who have already completed a coaching programme, or for senior leaders who would benefit from regular, ongoing support.

WHAT CLIENTS GAIN:

  • Greater clarity in their thinking and decision-making

  • A deeper understanding of themselves and how they show up at work

  • More confidence navigating challenges, conversations, and change

  • The ability to respond more thoughtfully, rather than react under pressure

  • A stronger sense of direction and ownership over their working life

  • More sustainable and effective ways of working

THE REFLECTIVE LEADERSHIP SERIES

Managing others. Managing yourself.

A small-group leadership programme for new and emerging managers in the charity sector. This is a space to step back from the day-to-day, reflect on the realities of managing others, and build the confidence, awareness, and skills needed to lead effectively.

THIS IS FOR ORGANISATIONS WHO:

  • Have managers stepping into leadership without formal support

  • Want to build confidence, communication, and emotionally intelligent leadership

  • Value peer learning and creating space for honest conversation.

WHAT IT INCLUDES:

  • Small cohort (typically 8–12 participants)

  • In-person delivery in London (with online options available)

  • A series of structured sessions over several weeks or months

  • A mix of facilitation, coaching-style conversations, and peer learning

WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN:

  • Greater confidence in managing others

  • Stronger communication and ability to handle difficult conversations

  • A more sustainable and effective way of working

  • A peer network and shared learning experience

BESPOKE TEAM FACILITATION

Designed around your team, not taken off the shelf.

Interactive sessions for charity teams focused on building more reflective, emotionally intelligent, and connected ways of working.

Each piece of work is designed around your team, your challenges, and what’s needed in the moment, whether that’s supporting change, improving communication, or creating space to think together

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

  • Your team is navigating change, pressure, or uncertainty

  • You want to create space for honest conversation and reflection

  • You’re looking for something more tailored than off-the-shelf training

WHAT CAN THIS INCLUDE?

  • SMT facilitation and team away days

  • Reflective leadership sessions tailored to your organisation

  • Workshops on managing change, including redundancy

  • Sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable ways of working

  • Facilitated conversations to strengthen communication and connection, including Action Learning

WHAT TEAMS GAIN:

  • Greater clarity, alignment, and shared understanding

  • Stronger communication and working relationships

  • More confidence navigating challenges and change

  • A more open, reflective, and connected team culture

Kind words...

HEAD OF PEOPLE, MILA SAYS...

“I would absolutely recommend Nicola.”

“Her calm presence, thoughtful preparation and ability to ask the right questions meant she quickly understood the dynamics of our organisation and team. That insight was key to navigating a challenging SMT away day.

CEO, CLAIRE SAYS...

“Nicola is very easy to connect with”

"She makes focusing on ‘you’ feel natural, even if it’s not something you are normally comfortable with. She is warm and non-judgemental and I would highly recommend her as a coach.”

THROUGH THIS WORK, INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS CAN EXPECT TO:

  • Build confidence in their thinking and decision-making

  • Understand themselves more deeply, so they’re less reactive and more intentional in how they respond to others

  • Navigate difficult conversations with greater clarity and confidence

  • Strengthen working relationships and communicate more effectively

  • Manage pressure, change, and complexity with more calm and perspective

  • Take ownership of their development and career direction

  • Lead with greater awareness, clarity, and emotional intelligence

Hello, I’m NICOLA

LEADERSHIP & MINDSET COACH

Before becoming a coach, I spent over 15 years in the charity sector, mainly developing youth and community programmes. Passionate about making London a fairer and more connected place, I worked with organisations including London Youth, Leap Confronting Conflict, Toynbee Hall, 4Children, and Bounce Back.

Alongside managing large teams, I regularly delivered workshops, accredited training, and facilitated large-scale events.

I loved the work and the people. Now, as a coach, I work with London-based charities offering 1:1 coaching and group facilitation.

A recent participant described my sessions as “a bit like therapy, but in a good way”. What they were pointing to is the space to step back, reflect honestly, and have conversations that don’t usually happen in day-to-day work.

I believe that investing in self-reflection, peer learning, and mindset work can have a significant impact on staff wellbeing, resilience, and how people show up at work, especially in times of pressure and change.

I’m comfortable working at all levels of an organisation, from CEOs and senior leadership teams through to delivery staff and those just starting out.

Because when we understand ourselves better, we communicate more clearly, lead more effectively, and work together in a more harmonious way.

If you’re looking to support your team in a more thoughtful, sustainable way,

I’d love to hear from you.