By AWE Staff
Nicola is a dynamic Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. She is passionate about helping women advance in their careers, unlocking their potential to achieve roles that bring impact, recognition, and fulfillment.
Nicola has a proven track record of designing and delivering bespoke and transformative leadership programs that empower aspiring and senior-level leaders to thrive. She also delivers training, motivational talks, and workshops on equity, diversity & inclusion, unconscious bias, and allyship, creating awareness and driving action to foster inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Her expertise in challenging bias and building confidence is further reflected in her role as a Gold Tier #IAmRemarkable facilitator, where she helps women and underrepresented groups overcome modesty norms and amplify their voices and visibility in the workplace.
Nicola’s innovative coaching sessions, including ‘Power Hours’ on interview confidence, career clarity, and visibility, have helped countless women chart their paths to success. As the host of the ‘Me For A Change’ podcast, Nicola amplifies inspiring stories of personal transformation and professional growth.
As Founder and Regional Leader of the Lean In Newry Network, Nicola supports a 400+ membership of women by fostering peer support and networking for career growth. Her role has also connected her with a global network of Lean In leaders, allowing her to champion the growth of women on an international scale.
Nicola holds an MSc in Business and Management from Queen’s University Belfast and brings her extensive experience in managing cross-border economic development research and programme delivery to her work.
A busy and proud mother of four, Nicola is driven by a belief that no one should settle for a life of ‘what ifs.’ She channels energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her life and career, inspiring those around her to push beyond limits, seize opportunities, make bold choices, and create lives rich with purpose and meaning.