AGENCY SPECIALIST NON-EXEC DIRECTOR & COACH
I specialise in working with agency leaders, to make good agencies great.
I thoroughly enjoy the world of agencies and clients, having led successful agency businesses over two decades, with a track record for supercharging culture, growth and profitability.
As a non-exec, I’m a catalyst for change, a sounding board, an agitator, strategic thinker, creating and spotting opportunities for growth.
As a cognitive behavioural coach, I help people to become unstoppable.
If you’d like to work together, get in touch:
Email: ngatenbyconsulting@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigatenby/
Being a non-exec and coach is proving to be a winning combination as these fellow leaders share:
Nikki has been instrumental in helping us get to a '2.0' version of our agency. We've done transformational work together which has set us up with more structure, clarity and passion than ever before. I couldn't recommend Nikki enough to any business or partnership looking to supercharge performance and direction.
shannon maclean-arnott, founder outlandish
You have had such a positive impact on the way I think about my role, the business, my head and my behaviour. I have learnt and grown so much in the time we have worked together and made some fundamental changes as a direct result. Working with you is super insightful and totally invaluable, and, best of all, huge amounts of fun.
You are brilliant! Simples
carla heath, md of whippet
you’re a truly brilliant human being.
Jonny Tooze, Founder & CEO of LAB
so, you’re like wendy rhodes from billions. wow.
Mike Maynard, Md of Napier
i’m more excited and clearer than ever. It’s been an absolute dream working with you and I’ve loved introducing you to the team - i don’t want it to stop!
neil adams, Founder & CEO of powerhouse
You are An exceptionally gifted coach and chair person – I’m lucky to work with You in both capacities. you’re warm, open, calm and patient, setting the perfect conditions for exploring and resolving complex and sometimes difficult problems. our Conversations are facilitated with a lightness of touch backed up by a great deal of experience. I’ve learnt a lot working with you Nikki and I always look forward to our sessions.
stephane Harrison, Founder of william joseph
The return on investment from working with Nikki has, and still is, delivering exponential value. My journey with her was immense and every call was overflowing with insights and solutions that came from nowhere. I would go into each call not having a clue about what we’d talk about, yet always leave the call bursting with ideas and answers. Nikki is incredibly smart and astute, and, most of all, is a super nice human being too.
corinna cope, Founder edible health
I can genuinely say your session delivered an epiphany for me.
danny adamson, md of stocksigns
Employee-ownership, Founder exit, proposition & strategy repositioning, pandemic: I had to pleasure to work with Nikki through a period of dramatic transformation at Clearleft during her role as board advisor. It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that no matter the challenge, she was there to provide invaluable ideas, advice and guidance, grounded in the lived experience of someone who has so obviously been there, done that, got the badge to prove it.
Nikki's infectious energy and proactive input was absolutely irreplaceable, both for the organisation as a whole but also for each of us in the leadership team individually too. Her effortless and intuitive coaching brought out the best in each of us, helping us more genuinely live by our values and purpose.
Last, but certainly not least, she's also an unpretentious, authentic and candid leader who is so so easy to spend time with, bouncing ideas around together without fear of judgement or reprisal. A breath of fresh air. Thanks for all your help Nikki.
Andy thornton, Board Stratgy Director Clearleft
As a business practitioner, a leader and a coach, I love sharing ideas that I’m passionate about, ideas I’ve seen come to life and ideas I know make life better – with people who are looking for inspiration.
I coach founders, leaders, leadership teams, speakings at events and running programmes about;
How to transform your business by putting people and purpose first
Why engagement levels are as important as your margins
Why business without purpose is just admin
Why culture is your strategy
How to build a bucket list business plan
Building climbing frames instead of career ladders
The profound impact on your business, if you act like there’s no exit
I’ve facilitated teams from Brighton, to London, Paris to Colorado, engaging audiences and giving them a springboard for change.
Feedback from keynotes:
It was an absolute joy having you speak at our event - not to mention all the souls you have inspired!
Katherine Alexander-Dobrovolskaia, Founder Talent Investors & pioneer of Best Boss series
I was lucky enough to share a stage with Nikki at a recent agency conference where she blew me away with her TED-esq presentation
Jonny Tooze, Founder & CEO of LAB
Your speech was incredibly uplifting and inspirational
Galia Orme, Founder CHOC
Nikki, I loved your talk - it was truly inspirational, the feedback was excellent and everyone has been talking about your ‘dream machine’ ever since.
Dmitry Shishkin, Digital Editor, Languages at BBC World Service
Loved what you said on the evening Nikki! You really succeed in putting heart into business. Inspirational lady
Sophie Sheinwald, Visual Storyteller
An inspirational speech from you Nikki. Thank you for making it such a great night
Alison Jones, Partner at Kreston Reeves
What an amazing night! Your speech was incredibly inspiring, heartfelt and passionate championing women’s cause. I was so engaged, I can’t wait to read the book!!! Thank you!
Sabreen Qureshi-Hitchens, Chartered Physiotherapist
If you’d like to be inspired, find out more and discuss what we could do together, do get in touch.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigatenby/
Twitter: @nikkigatenby
Email: ngatenbyconsulting@gmail.com