Nikki Watkins
CEO, Executive Coach and Facilitator
“You are one powerhouse of inspiration Nikki.’’
This is the way Nikki is received by many clients. Why? The status quo is challenged, awareness is raised and powerful questions are asked. Nikki has been coaching and facilitating the C-suite and their Leadership teams for over 20 years with an exceptional track record in effecting personal and team transformations. Her direct yet supportive style draws on the latest cutting edge thinking in development methods.
My best Evolution story:
Swimming the Channel in Armbands…
We are meant to evolve. This means doing things we haven’t done before in service of growth, and so that as the environment changes, we are ready.
When I decided, in 2011, to swim the Channel for charity in a relay team of 4 girls, I couldn’t swim the crawl. I could scarcely swim breast-stroke. To be truthful, I was barely out of armbands. My twin sister was visibly shocked when I shared my plan (actually, she fell about laughing).
The path of learning to swim was a long one, with many hurdles to overcome. The journey was full of fears, failures and fortunes (and great banana bread). The training and the crossing (October 2013) have provided me with countless stories to share with my clients, and with many principles for my own ongoing journey, such as dreaming big, committing and persevering, having patience with myself, valuing the amazing people in my life, and learning from absolutely everything.
My next Dream Big goal: a TED talk and book.