Standing for Our Future
Decisions are accelerating. Their consequences are widening. I work with leaders who understand that power, when held without presence, fractures trust. And purpose alone changes very little. This work is about holding both and using them responsibly.
The Courage to Shape Tomorrow
We are leading through a period of profound transition.
Systems are under strain. Institutions are being tested. The pace and scale of decision-making has outstripped many of the structures designed to hold it.
Business as usual is no longer sufficient.
This era is asking for a different quality of leadership.
The leaders who will shape what comes next are those willing to develop the capacity required to act with clarity, courage and care, even when there are no simple answers.
The opportunity we have in front of us
I am a CEO, strategist, speaker and advisor, supporting leaders who are entrusted with disproportionate influence and therefore disproportionate responsibility.
Alongside my advisory and speaking work, I serve as CEO of 30x30 UK and as a Non‑Executive Director at ChangeBox, working with organisations navigating complexity, power and long‑term societal impact.
Throughout my work across business, technology, conservation, media, government and global brands, one question consistently surfaces:
How do we strengthen the capacity of leaders shaping our collective future?
My work is grounded, catalytic and future‑facing, supporting leadership capacity with those willing to stand, visibly, for a future worth shaping.
Standing for Our Future - Newsletter
Clear-eyed reflections on leadership, power, and responsibility in times of consequence.
Optimistic insights for those shaping what comes next.
Desgned for founders, leaders and creators who want to navigate complexity with clarity and presence.
Standing for Our Future - Podcast
Conversations at the frontier of future-facing leadership - grounded in lived experience and real-world stakes.
Behind the scenes of ideas that shape meaningful impact.
Expert honest takes, visionary guests and practical tools you can apply immediately.
Standing for Our Future - Keynotes and Panels
For future-facing audiences, boards, and executive teams navigating complexity, responsibility, and change at scale.
Designed to shift how leaders think, decide, and act.
Unlock future-ready leadership skills and hone the capacity for resilience and effective action.
I describe the ability to hold power with presence and purpose as
Transformational Influence™
Conscious Leadership
Leaders learn to see the system they are operating within so they can choose intentional impact over reactive behaviour.
Purpose & Alignment
Leaders operating with clarity of purpose build trust, resilience, and long-term decision-making capacity.
Presence & Authority
Presence is not performance, it is power. It is the ability to remain grounded, regulated, and credible when the stakes are real.
Communication
Beyond messaging and storytelling, leaders learn the art of catalysing shifts in thinking, behaviour and possibility.
Courage & Capacity
Leaders develop the relational and skills that allow for navigating difficult conversations, shared responsibility, and collaborative action.
Long term action
Leaders move from insight into committed action, shaping outcomes that ripple far beyond their immediate remit and immediate outcomes.
Endorsements
From Leaders Shaping Tomorrow
Reflections from founders, CEOs, and change-makers who have experienced Nicky’s future-facing leadership work.
“Nicky's deep human values are unlocking global impact. If you don’t know her work yet, look her up. She's doing brilliant things, in brilliant ways.”
- Andy George
"Nicky brings a rare combination of power and kindness to her work which is engaging, grounded and hugely impactful."
- Dr Scilla Elworthy
"Nicky is one of a kind. A true model of modern leadership. A game changer.”
- Tom Lancaster
A Future Worth Standing For
Stay connected to insights and resources for leaders choosing the courageous future-shaping path - those creating meaningful change and standing for something larger than themselves.
Stay Connected
I work alongside leaders who are shaping tomorrow. If you're exploring an idea, seeking clarity or wanting to deepen your impact, I'd love to hear from you. [email protected]