Nicola is a Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology Consultant, providing research-based coaching, training and consultancy for educational, governmental and commercial establishments. She has 25 years’ experience in education, with 15 years as a senior leader.
Nicola has an MSc (Dist) in Applied Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology from the University of East London – the only university in the world to offer this explicitly integrated course. Her dissertation, which investigated the impact of a school-based resilience program on student anxiety, depression and mental toughness, has been published in the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology.
Nicola has delivered executive coaching to large corporate organizations world-wide and to senior school leaders regionally. She presented on the benefits of coaching and mentoring in education at a Teacher’s Continued Professional Development Event in Abu Dhabi. She has also delivered teacher workshops on Positive Education for the Ministry of Education at the 2nd and 5th Gulf Forum. Nicola has provided whole-school training in aspects of Positive Psychology including Restorative Practices, Self-Regulation and Growth Mindset. Nicola also provides wellbeing consultancy to private clients and organizations using positive psychology-based models.
Nicola is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). She is also a Certified Facilitator in using LEGO® SERIOUS® PLAY® for positive psychology. Nicola also volunteers her coaching skills to support Arab women in turning challenges into opportunities through the UAE ‘Coaching for Success’ initiative.