Welcome
I'm Nicky, a voice and embodied leadership coach.
I help coaches, creatives
and leaders develop their voice,
presence and inner authority.
My journey
I've been an actor, writer, dancer, teacher and mentor for most of my adult life, honoured to work with some of the most creative and purposeful humans. I started as a welder at 16, trained in yoga, acting and dance, then worked professionally as a performer for 15 years before moving into full-time teaching, coaching and mentoring.
Originally from the North of England, I've lived all over the world before landing amongst the trees in the Aussie bush with my partner and our dog. I always carry a notebook (there's something about writing instead of typing!) and process life through writing, movement, and connection.
Yoga, meditation and the arts took me from anger, rebellion and trauma to a place where I know myself, my truth, and what I'm here for. My greatest teachers are often my students and clients who deepen my work in ways no formal training could. And I would not be able to do this work without the many years of guidance, teachings and support from my mentors for whom I am deeply grateful.
My intention is to support coaches, creatives and leaders to inhabit and align their voice, inner authority and values with their outer presence in the world.
Who I work with
You are someone who wants to live and speak with clarity and intention, so that you can lead yourself and others from a place of calm, empowered presence. You have integrity and are dedicated to the work it takes to create transformation within yourself. You're resourceful, thoughtful, and committed to living a life that is true to you. You want to live a more expressive, fulfilling life, aligned with your values and heart. In your work and vocation you influence others, whether that's through your teaching, your art, your leadership or your business, and you want that influence to reflect your values and experience.
Perhaps you're:
Ready to develop your voice and presence so that it truly matches the depth of your experience and expertise.
Wanting to speak with greater authority, clarity and ease in high pressure situations, whilst remaining calm and focused.
Willing to listen deeply to your own truth and question or release beliefs that no longer serve you in a timeframe that feels right for you.
Looking to lead with more authenticity and less performance, aligning your outer presence with your inner trust and authority.
Seeking to go deeper into the creative and embodied dimensions of your leadership in a way that works for your nervous system.
Willing to do the inner and outer reflection and practice to fully express who you are in your life and work.
Fun facts on a winding path
I trained as a welder in a shipyard at 16, funding my acting training. Years later, that same shipyard was the location for a film I was in.
I learnt better boundaries and met fabulous friends working on the door of the Notting Hill Arts Club for many years.
I was a dancer at Disneyland in Japan age 21
I married my partner in a mountain cave 6 months after meeting in Australia. We're still going strong 20+ years later.
I've taught and coached across the spectrum, from working with CEOs to founding not-for-profit art and yoga spaces for mental health support.
My dog takes me on long walks through the bush. It's where I process everything and my best ideas arrive.
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Training and Experience
Performance & Arts
Trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
BA Honours in Performance and Theatre Studies
10+ years as a professional actor and performer
Television credits include The Bill, Holby City, Departures and Eastenders
Theatre work includes The National Studio and BAC London, Courtyard Theatre, Theatr Clwyd and The Everyman Theatre
Teaching & Embodiment
20+ years (over 10,000 hours) teaching yoga and meditation in Australia and the UK
Certified ERYT yoga teacher trained with Pam and Gordon Smith, Katie Rose, Sarah Powers (Yin Yoga) and Judith Hanson Lasater (Restorative Yoga)
Meditation training including MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and The Power of Awareness (Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach)
Trained in Voice, Sound, Women's Embodiment practices, and trauma-informed approaches
Voice work circles focused on trauma and healing (Nikki Slade)
Women's embodiment and Shakti Dharma programs (Chameli Ardagh)
Non-Violent Communication (Marshall Rosenberg)
Worked with diverse populations including corporate professionals, CEOs and business owners, artists, people in correctional centers and rehabilitation, adults with autism, and educators
Facilitated wellbeing and creative workshops at organisations like Microsoft
Coaching & Leadership
Sacred Leadership Training - Julie Parker
Certified in Brené Brown's Dare to Lead methodology
Certified life coach trained at Beautiful You Coaching Academy (ICF approved school)
Ongoing professional coaching with Tanya Geisler (Imposter Complex, ICONIC Impact)
Professional development programs including Playing Big (Tara Mohr)
Voice of Change Facilitator training (Suzanne Sterling)
Sacred Leadership training (Suzanne Sterling and Ravyn Gerri Stansfield)
Women's temple leadership training (Awakening Women)
Facilitator leadership training (Off the Mat into the World)
Continued professional development in Equity and Diversity, trauma informed and coaching best practice
Ways you can work with me
I'm based in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia and work with people online and in person. In some instances I can travel to you.
I offer several ways to support your journey with voice, presence and leadership:
One-to-One Coaching - private sessions, immersive days and 3-6 month mentoring containers
Embody Voice Confidence Program - An online group program for developing your authentic voice and embodied confidence (join the waitlist)
Public Speaking & Leadership Training - Workshops and training for organisations and teams
Yoga & Wellbeing Sessions - Online and in-person classes in the Hunter Valley, NSW for locals and visiting groups.
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