I've been working in the personal brand space since 2000. I've helped 100s of people through my work to design and deliver a personal brand to suit their season of life.
I was my very own personal brand guinea pig. I had been plotting this move to London since 1985; so I needed to make it work...
I understood the importance, the power and the necessity of building a potent and vibrant personal brand in the freelance/self employed/creative spaces.
Reputation has always been paramount; who you are, what you are like to work with, the quality of your work and the transformation that you provide.
Reputation was built from introductions, connections, random meetings, being in the room and a hope that the landline would ring...
Then everything changed. The internet and social media changed the game and the incredible possibilities.
We have the most wonderful opportunity to build a personal brand/business on our terms; one that suits our personality, circumstances and goals... and I love showing you how.
I bring my blend of roles to my work; a strategist, a qualified personal performance coach, a trained actor, an eternal optimistic, a truth seeker, a curious creative and a story teller/listener, someone who hears what is aligned for you - I don't have a pre made 'success' template you need to squeeze into.
In a nutshell I help you to design and deliver your personal brand to suit the season of life you are in.
The design process:
Exploring your life goals first; so you build the the right business model. Supporting you as you bring all your ideas to the table (I contribute too, should you wish) and then finding the golden threads that pull them all together. Looking at how you could make money with your unique set of skills, talents, experience and expertise and then creating a shop front so people pay you.
The delivery:
How to bring everything to life; making a plan and making it happen.
How to launch, sell and share in a way that feels good.
How to embody the next phase of your personal brand. No templates, formulas or squeezing yourself into a box that wasn't designed for you (and your brilliance) - instead designing your own.
Being your 'player two' - the term 'role play' can be a bit cringe; so I prefer player two. I can be your accountability partner, your sounding board, 'the other person' - the person you are selling to, pitching to or the audience you want to win over. So many people say; 'I'll do the work when the opportunity comes'; however I work the other way round; I would rather help you accelerate the speed of the opportunity coming in by doing the work now; so you are ready to receive it.
How to bring ease and flow to your personal brand. No more second guessing or unnecessary self doubt. Instead you confidently activating your 'why' and doing the work; you know you are meant to be doing... in exactly your voice, from your perspective.
TV, film, theatre, commercials, radio, collaborations, working with global brands, filming days with The Spice Girls, sold out midnight shows, keynotes, in person workshops, fireside chats, being a host, an interviewer, international online presentations (my record is 58 countries joining), a top 100 iTunes podcaster, near to a million views and I feel I am only just getting started...
all from creating a personal brand...
The people I work with are doing amazing things too...
Founders, creatives, journalists, leaders, stylists, speakers, CEOs, digital experts, healers, teachers, medical professionals. RuIe makers (lawyers) and rule breakers (monetising non traditional careers; curating a portfolio career on their terms) innovators, technology trailblazers, dreamers, foodies, raconteurs, game changers, artists, designers, storytellers, strategists, wellbeing experts, band members who want to become solo artists (aka 9-5ers to want to create their own gig). I am constantly surprised and delighted with the variety of people, I have the honour of working with.
Many of my clients are building multi layered personal brands; so have many roles under their one umbrella.
I became a certified Personal performance coach in 2013 (at The Coaching Academy); specialising in personal branding.
I have BA hons degree from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts ( I won the Jim Broadbent scholarship) and left 5 months early due to landing two jobs back to back and agent from my West End showcase.
I love that working week is diverse; 1:1 packages, being the founder of the 100 club, online offerings, regular collaborations, workshops and speaking on many high level stages.
And I'm a Mum (I have a son and a daughter), a seeker, a runner, a reader, deep thinker and chatter, a curious questioner, a tea drinker, a cheerleader for your success, a Rightmove obsessive (I often dabble with the idea of whether or not I would be a great estate agent - today the answer is yes...) an cosy enthusiast, a northern tourist who has actually lived in London for 26 years (8 years longer than the North)...
I love building, creating, finding a way. Unlocking potential. Telling stories. Reinvention. Knocking my (and your) socks off. Seeing what's possible.
To find out more about how we can work together and to book a complimentary call; email me here
Or message via the button in the bottom right hand corner. All enquires are only read by me, Nicky and are strictly confidential.
A highly competent and experience speaker.
Equally comfortable in a scripted key note setting with a strict time frame or an off the cuff chat or candid Q and A
Being in person in a live setting with a lively audience is one of my favourite ways to spend some time; however the pandemic changed requirements and opened up so many other opportunities. It also changed my business. I had my busiest year of speaking all around the world from my desk at home in London. There was such a need for connection; for clarity, for answers, for information.
I am London based but regularly travel nationally and internationally; so just let me know your requirements.
My talks are bespoke (although I have shared a few examples below to draw from).
I would love to be able to give your audience what they need and meet them where they are at, so everything will be tailored.This will all be discussed and confirmed in our first meeting, so I can plan and fully prep.
Host and producer of The Success Pic 'n' Mix Podcast. 2018-2024. 1000+ episodes. 250K downloads
Over 120 interviews with Authors, Founders, Digital experts, Content creators, Creatives and Wellbeing experts
Regularly featured on the iTunes charts top 100 in Germany, UK, Sweden, Vietnam, Estonia, Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand and Thailand.
I have regularly shared educational and self development content for the last 15 years with close to 1 million views. Join me for long form and short form content discussing all aspects of growing and elevating a personal brand.
Highly experienced in all broadcasting forms; TV, film, theatre, commercials, keynotes, in person workshops, fireside chats, a host, an interviewer, international online presentations (my record is 58 countries joining)
I trained at Mountview and was awarded The Jim Broadbent scholarship (auditioned for and awarded by the man himself)
As a speaker; I have worked with BBC, Google, Stylist Magazine, Stylist Live, Nat West, MTV, The Collective, The Olympic Village, Huckletree, Digital Mum, Arcadia, Citizen M, The Townhall, Shoreditch, Kingston University and many more.
As a content creator; I have written for The Stage, Motherland, Koru Kids, Digital Mums, Clementine App, Dettol, Zooki, Make Motherhood Diverse, Selfish Mother and Raising Films.
I have been interviewed on numerous podcasts including Lifetise, Live Three Sixty, Motherkind, 365 Day Social, Pause Purpose Play, The Creativity Campus Podcast.
I have also been a contributor to three books; The Freelance Mum, The Rise of the Girl and The Squiggly Career.