Niki Corbishley

I work with experienced senior leaders who are capable and successful, but who have reached a point where work no longer feels as straightforward as it once did.

They may have lost confidence in themselves, be questioning their judgement or direction, feel exhausted by the pressure they are carrying, or be navigating organisational change, a difficult leadership environment or a significant career decision. Often, they are still performing well on the outside while privately wondering why they no longer feel like capable, confident and fulfilled at work.

My coaching helps them understand what is really going on beneath that experience, reconnect with their strengths and values, and rebuild trust in their own judgement and leadership. From there, we work practically on whatever they need next, whether that is leading differently, creating stronger boundaries, navigating change, making a career decision or simply finding a more sustainable way to work.

My approach is grounded in more than 20 years working in HR, organisational development and senior leadership, alongside my professional coach training. I understand both the organisational context leaders are operating within and the very human experience of trying to remain effective when confidence, energy or certainty has started to disappear.

I don’t believe good coaching is about turning someone into a different kind of leader. It is about helping them understand themselves well enough to stop constantly adapting, second-guessing or overriding what they already know, so they can lead with greater confidence, clarity and trust in themselves.

I am a trained burnout coach, and my coaching is built on a foundation of neuroscience and lived experience.