Nicky Benson (she/her)
Coach list: Mid-level leaders of leaders, People and thought leaders
Email: nicky@stepup.co.nz
Phone: 021 366 330
Website: nickybenson.co.nz
Location: Tauranga
Face to face delivery:
Locations without disbursements: Tauranga
Locations with disbursements: Auckland, Wellington
Virtual delivery: Zoom, Teams or as preferred
Nicky has run her own coaching and facilitation practice Step Up for over 20 years. She was a Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the performance improvement area and at Rogen specialised in leadership communication, coaching and influencing. She also has over 20 years’ senior management experience, including head of training for The Body Shop International Plc in London and running her own successful franchises of The Body Shop in the UK.
Nicky specialises in helping leaders, teams and organisations develop courage to lead sustainable change. She partners with her counterparts to develop purpose, passion and presence to lead authentically, develop courage and drive performance. She has a long-term interest in resilience, energy balance and wellness.
Nicky’s approach to coaching is flexible, combining sensitivity with tough empathy. She takes a developmental approach and utilises strength based and narrative practices to support leaders to make sense of their journey, prioritise development and embed changes for personal growth and professional success.
Nicky is a Professional Certified Coach with International Coaching Federation (ICF PCC). She is an accredited coach, Level Three, IECL, has a Certificate in Systemic Team Coaching and is a certified Mental Health Coach with PREKURE.
Areas of specific leadership coaching expertise:
- Supporting emotional and mental wellbeing
- Developmental coaching to build authenticity and leadership impact
- Transition coaching for emerging leaders and leaders stepping up to more senior roles
- Leading through change and unpredictability
- Systemic team coaching with senior teams
- Cultivating inclusive cultures