Coaching
What is Coaching
I coach professional creatives who wish to take their career to another level. Click the link to find more information about my programmes.
I coach creatives and leaders to help them with their communication skills. Whether it’s public speaking, pitching, speaking with the media I can help you. Please click the link to find out more information about my programmes.
Interested in coaching? Apply for a 90 minute Coaching Clarity Call
In my experience, it’s best to try coaching to see if it’s for you. I offer a small number of 90-minute in-depth coaching sessions every month for new clients, to help them gain clarity and direction on a current situation. This session is at a reduced rate and can sometimes be enough.
“If I hadn’t worked with Nicky this year, there’s no way I would have had the success I’ve had. She gave me the confidence to plan and launch my own projects, including an EP and encouraged me to increase my prices. I now do much more meaningful work, feel more at ease making money and always prioritise my own creative work.”
– Lilli Unwin – Singer, songwriter
In my experience, it’s best to try coaching to see if it’s for you. I offer a small number of 90-minute in-depth coaching sessions every month for new clients, to help them gain clarity and direction on a current situation. This session is at a reduced rate and can sometimes be enough.
If you want to continue, we can design a longer coaching programme that will support you to achieve your goals. (See below for topics I cover).
To apply for this coaching session, please complete this form here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is your approach different to other coaches?
I understand your world! I have worked as a musician, broadcast journalist and in PR and so I have experience in many different creative industries. This allowed me to understand both the frustrations and the needs for creative people.
I realised early on that creatives tend to be good at many things, like myself, but often struggle to focus. My priority is to make sure that you are focusing on the right path.
When we work together, we will look at all aspects of your career, business and life to make sure you are aligned with your purpose and values. We will create a plan to ensure that you are going in the right direction and put accountability into place to make it happen.
What aspects of business can you help with?
I can help you develop a clear niche, get clarity about your customer and communicate your value, as well as develop your skills around blogging, storytelling, speaking to get work, networking and PR. I am also an expert in developing a leadership and personal impact mindset, managing your emotions, inspiring others and all aspects of communication.
I can offer basic tips on getting more organised and getting things done but I am not an expert in business planning, pricing, strategy or finance. Anything that involves numbers, technology or business systems is not my area of expertise.
Will coaching mean I have to be vulnerable and open up?
Everyone is different, but making changes can be challenging. Many of my clients find that committing to coaching can bring up a lot of emotions along the way. When emotions come up, this is normally a sign that the coaching is working. It is through connecting with our emotions that we are able to make the biggest shifts. The purpose of coaching is to be brave and ask the tough questions so that you can start living your life in a purposeful way.
I’m not sure if I’m a creative. Do you only work with artists?
My coaching is aimed at creative professionals, artists, performers or leaders of creative businesses. However, my real passion is working with people who want to be bolder and creative about living life on their own terms. If you are fascinating, passionate and driven, then I would probably love working with you. I have helped chefs, yoga teachers, coaches and many leaders too.
What happens if the coaching doesn’t work?
I only take on people who I think are a good match and are committed to the process. I also work hard to help people get clear about the outcomes they want at the outset so they can measure their progress.
I build in a framework to facilitate open communication, which ensures that any issues or potential problems are raised throughout the coaching journey. This is part of the training and can help clients learn how to be more assertive and ask for what they need.
On occasion I have found that a client hasn’t been a good fit for the coaching, so if this happens I will suggest a conversation to try and put things right. If we both agree that the coaching is not going to work, then I am happy to end the coaching contract as my priority is to help clients get results.
Is coaching different to therapy?
Yes, therapy looks at the problem and reflects on the past. Coaching looks at where you are now and focuses on where you want to get to in the future. It’s also practical, so helps you to commit to changes.
