I help leaders and teams turn challenging dynamics into great working relationships
The Rock: Difficult Person Type 8
Why do some colleagues feel impossible to shift!?
This article explains the Rock type and how to work with them more productively.
For over two decades, I’ve been guiding leaders and teams in turning challenging dynamics into great working relationships.
Whether you’re:
- Part of a senior leadership team that isn’t quite meeting its potential;
- A manager facing demanding challenges and opportunities; or
- Dealing with difficult relationships and people at work;
My coaching programmes give you the tools and confidence to succeed.
But don’t just take my word for it. Read on to discover what others have to say and see what kind of impact and support my coaching can provide for you, your team, or your organisation.
The Shift: Senior Leadership Team Development Programme
The Shift is a development experience for senior leadership teams who sense they’re not yet working well enough together, maybe not firing on all cylinders, even if no one has said it out loud.
It’s a six-session, in-person programme that works at the level of identity, trust, and team culture, using the power of story to create deep and lasting change.
Sessions run as three-hour, in-room experiences over six to eight months.
Coaching for Demanding Challenges and Opportunities at Work
This dynamic programme is designed for leaders and managers who find themselves in challenging situations at work or are looking to make the most of demanding and exciting opportunities.
Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, aiming to enhance working relationships, or seeking to make a meaningful impact in your organisation, this programme is tailored to help you overcome hurdles and confidently take your next steps.
Coaching to Deal with Difficult Relationships or People at Work
You’re a leader or Human Resources professional with responsibility for someone who has become too difficult, negative or challenging at work. This is having an impact on outcomes and on other people.
You’re interested in offering them some friendly, fearless and effective development support. And you want to do this in a positive way, that balances the needs of the individual with the needs of the organisation.
About Nick
I’m a Certified Professional Coach, a graduate of the Newfield School’s Mastery in Coaching, and an NLP Master Practitioner. I have an MBA with Commendation from Bayes Business School (London) and am a former Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA). I have leadership and board-level experience of my own in large and small businesses in the public and private sectors.
Please use the link below to see my full bio.
Recent Testimonials
Nick has provided executive coaching and support to me for a number of years now. Starting with a period of self reflection and low confidence, Nick has nurtured my development as a leader. Time spent with Nick has always been extremely valuable and I greatly appreciate his empathy and challenge. Always willing to go the extra mile for his clients, I would highly recommend Nick for your coaching and development needs.
Fantastic coach! I’ve genuinely enjoyed coaching sessions with Nick, as part of a leadership programme. He’s an excellent listener and asks thought provoking questions to stimulate discussion. If you’re in need of time for self-reflection, then I highly recommend working with him. Thanks for all your help Nick!
Get in Touch
If you are:
- Part of a senior leadership team that isn’t quite meeting its potential;
- A manager facing demanding challenges and opportunities; or
- Dealing with difficult relationships and people at work;
I can help you unlock the potential in both barriers and opportunities.
Whether it’s growing as a leader, turning friction into strong working relationships, or boosting team performance. My approach equips you and your team to adapt and achieve long-term success in a fulfilling and sustainable way.
As a leader, you’ll develop greater confidence and gain the clarity and tools to tackle both opportunities and challenges effectively. Teams facing friction will start to collaborate more effectively and perform at a higher level, and difficult relationships will evolve into productive partnerships.
If you’re looking to turn challenging dynamics into great working relationships, let’s explore how I can help you build a successful and fulfilling workplace. Please get in touch today to discuss tailored coaching solutions for you, your team, or your organisation.
*New Book*
The 9 Types of Difficult People
The 9 Types of Difficult People is my first full-scale book, published by Pearson, 2023.
This book is for anyone who has experienced a difficult person at work. Revealing the nine different types of difficult people, there’s a quick quiz so you can work out the issues you’re dealing with, how to communicate with them effectively and quickly improve working relationships.
- Decode the warning signs through stories of each type
- Discover practical tools and techniques for dealing with each type
- Find short exercises to help you build the right mindset for success
- Boost workplace relationships with videos and an online quiz.
There’s also a whole load of other online resources to go with the book. Look out for the link and QR code at the back.
Whether you’re a leader, team member or HR professional dealing with a difficult person at work, you’ll find practical insights and strategies for making a difference.
To get your copy, please visit one of the bookshop links below:
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