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I help leaders and teams turn challenging dynamics into great working relationships

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; or
A manager facing demanding challenges and opportunities

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

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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.

Each session runs as a short day, in-room experience, spaced across a period of six to eight months.

Senior Leadership Team Development

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 who want to make the most of demanding and exciting opportunities.

Whether you’re facing self-doubt, dealing with difficult working relationships, or stepping into new responsibilities or opportunities that stretch your leadership abilities, this programme is tailored to help you overcome hurdles, take your next steps with confidence, and make a meaningful impact in your organisation.

Coaching for a Challenging Situation at Work

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.

About Nick

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.

Performance Director

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!

Associate Professor

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Get in Touch

If you are:

Part of a senior leadership team that isn’t quite meeting its potential; or
A manager facing demanding challenges and opportunities

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.

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*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:

Amazon

WH Smith

Waterstones

Latest Resources

July 29, 2026

Why Senior Teams Avoid Conflict, and How Everything Changes When You’re a Crew on a Mission

Almost every senior leadership team I’ve coached with is avoiding conflict by ducking the same handful of conversations. And lots of them have unconsciously decided that just being ‘almost okay’ as a team is better than risking the wheels coming off by aiming higher.
This article is about the four reasons why this happens, why the usual processes don’t get you past them, and how being a crew on a mission changes everything.