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Nicola Hladky, NCPS Registered Psychotherapist and EMCC accredited executive coach
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You're at the top. So why does it still feel this hard?

For senior leaders, founders and high performers who are ready to get out of their own way. Online across the UK, Europe and UAE.

Something's getting in your way. The decisions you can't stop second-guessing, the pressure that never lets up, the gap between how you look on paper and how you actually feel. That's exactly where this work begins.

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NCPS Registered Psychotherapist
MSc Psychology
EMCC Accredited Coach
Harvard Leadership Certified
Trusted by clients from Deloitte, Arup, KPMG and NHS Trusts

The anxiety underneath the confidence.
The exhaustion underneath the results.
The self-doubt underneath the success.

From the outside it still looks like success. From the inside it feels misaligned.

These things do not go away on their own. This is where we find out what is actually driving them and change it at the root.

Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

  • "I'm lying awake at 3am running through tomorrow. My mind won't switch off."
  • "I've achieved everything I set out to and still feel like I'm not good enough."
  • "My team is difficult and I'm starting to wonder if it's me."
  • "I go through the motions but the love for what I do has gone."
  • "I can't talk to anyone about this. Nobody would understand."

The presenting issue is rarely the actual problem. That's where we start.

How I Work

You bring what's on your mind. The decision you can't make, the pressure that's building, the pattern you keep repeating. We unpick it, find the way through and build the resilience to handle whatever comes next.

It's solution-focused and always forward-moving. But unlike most coaching, I work at the level of the patterns underneath, not just the symptoms on the surface. As a trained psychotherapist I can get to the root of what's actually driving the problem. That's where real change happens and it happens faster than you'd expect.

Coaches give strategy

Without understanding what's underneath it.

Therapists go deep

But don't apply it to leadership.

I do both. In the same room. At the same time.

Nicola Hladky executive coaching session online via Zoom

The Elevation Method

Psychotherapy first. Strategy second. Always in that order.

01 / Mindset

Understanding what's driving the anxiety, self-doubt and exhaustion

Before we change anything, we understand it. The beliefs driving the self-doubt. The thinking patterns keeping you stuck. The internal pressure that makes switching off feel impossible. This is not mindset in the motivational sense. This is clinical psychotherapy applied to the way you lead.

The shift: From reacting to pressure to leading from genuine clarity.

02 / Vision

Get clear on what you're actually building and who you need to become to lead it

Once the internal work is underway, we get clear on where you're actually going. What success looks like on your terms. How to build toward it without burning out.

The shift: From reactive execution to leading from a clear sense of direction.

03 / Strategy

Build the approach that lets you perform without carrying everything

With the psychological groundwork in place, strategy lands differently. The difficult conversations you've been avoiding. The team dynamic that's draining you. The decisions you keep postponing. You're not just learning what to do. You're actually able to do it.

The shift: From knowing what to do to being able to do it.

When Do Leaders Work With Me?

The trigger is usually a specific moment, not a general feeling.

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You've stepped into a bigger role and the internal experience hasn't caught up with the external title. The gap between what's expected and how you actually feel is wider than anyone around you knows.

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You're delivering strong results but it's costing more than anyone around you sees. The anxiety, the exhaustion, the mind that never switches off. You know this isn't sustainable.

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Something significant has just happened. A promotion, a difficult decision, a team that's stopped performing. You need to process it properly and work out what needs to change.

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You've tried coaching before and the changes didn't stick. You know it's because nobody went deep enough. You're ready for work that actually addresses the root cause.

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Everything looks fine from the outside. From the inside it feels misaligned. You can't put your finger on exactly what's wrong, but you know something needs to change.

What Clients Achieve

The work creates change that goes far beyond the coaching room.

Reduced anxiety and burnout

Leading with clarity and calm instead of pressure and exhaustion

Rebuilt confidence

Stepping into bigger roles after years of self-doubt and impostor syndrome

Stronger boundaries

Reclaiming time and energy for life outside of work

Broken cycles

Moving past overthinking, perfectionism and procrastination for good

Navigated transitions

Moving through major career and life changes with greater ease and clarity

Stepped up with calm

Taking on bigger opportunities from confidence rather than pressure

"I had been promoted quickly and privately struggling ever since. My team had stopped coming to me and I didn't know why. Nicola helped me trace it back to what was actually going on underneath. Once I understood it, the defensiveness dropped. The relationships changed. I stopped needing to protect myself in every meeting and started actually leading."

Mark, COO, Engineering Recruitment

"I avoided every difficult conversation because I needed people to like me. Nicola didn't just give me techniques. She helped me understand the belief underneath it all. Once that shifted, I started having the conversations I'd been putting off for months. My team stepped up. I finally trusted them. I didn't realise how much I was getting in my own way until I wasn't anymore."

Leah, Managing Director, Marketing Agency

Support When You Actually Need It

Most coaching: you meet fortnightly, talk through what happened, get some insight. Then something difficult happens. A decision needs to be made. A conversation goes badly. The anxiety spikes.

And you're on your own for another ten days.

That's not how I work.

You have direct WhatsApp access to me between sessions. You deal with what comes up when it happens, not at the next session. That's what makes the change stick.

"I didn't realise how much I was getting in my own way until I wasn't anymore."

Leah, Managing Director, London
Between-session WhatsApp support from Nicola Hladky

Meet Nicola

Nicola Hladky, NCPS Registered Psychotherapist and EMCC executive coach

NCPS Registered Psychotherapist and EMCC Accredited Executive Coach with an MSc in Psychology.

I work with senior leaders, founders and high performers who look like they have it together on the outside and are quietly running on empty on the inside.

I don't just help you manage the symptoms. I help you understand what's actually driving them and change it at the root.

I use whatever works for you. The approach is tailored to what you actually need, not a one-size-fits-all method.

Trusted by clients from Deloitte, Arup, KPMG, NHS Trusts and many SMEs internationally.

1:1 spaces are limited. Currently accepting new clients.

The Programmes

Two ways to work together. Both start with a free Elevation Call.

Elevate

3 Months

£2,997

Payment plans available

Usually fundable through employer L&D budgets

  • ✓12 weeks 1-1 coaching
  • ✓Fortnightly Sessions
  • ✓WhatsApp support between sessions
  • ✓Online via Zoom
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Elevate Premier

12 Months

£9,497

Payment plans available

Usually fundable through employer L&D budgets

  • ✓12 months of 1-1 support
  • ✓Fortnightly sessions
  • ✓WhatsApp support between sessions
  • ✓Bonus- In-person half day deep dive with lunch in Manchester or London
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Nicola Hladky Reset Intensive

Unsure if this is for you? Start here.

The Reset Intensive is a 60-minute deep dive into what's getting in your way. A low-risk way to experience the work before committing to a programme.

£295

£195 with code RESILIENT100

Redeemable against either programme

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Is This Right For You?

This is for you if:

  • ✓You're performing at a high level but it's affecting you more than anyone around you knows
  • ✓The results are there. The enjoyment isn't. You've fallen out of love with what you do
  • ✓You've tried the productivity hacks. Nothing has stuck
  • ✓You're ready to look at what's actually driving your thinking

This is not for you if:

  • ✗You want strategy without looking at the thinking and behaviour behind your decisions
  • ✗You're not ready to be honest about what's not working
  • ✗You're looking for something fast and surface-level. This asks for your full commitment

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30 minutes. An honest conversation about where you are and whether this is the right fit.

No pressure. Online via Zoom across the UK, Europe and UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?+
Senior leaders, founders and high performers who are succeeding on the outside but carrying more than they let on. If you're dealing with burnout, impostor syndrome, anxiety, self-doubt or a loss of direction despite strong results, this work is for you.
How is this different from traditional executive coaching?+
Most coaches offer strategy without understanding what's underneath it. I go deeper, drawing on a full clinical toolkit alongside executive coaching frameworks. You also have direct WhatsApp access between sessions. The result is change that holds under pressure, not just insight that fades.
How is coaching different from therapy?+
Therapy focuses primarily on understanding and healing past experiences. Coaching focuses on present performance and future goals. My work combines both. I use psychotherapy techniques to address the root causes of what's getting in the way, while applying coaching strategy to leadership and performance.
Can my employer fund this?+
In most cases, yes. Both programmes can usually be funded through employer L&D or professional development budgets. If you'd like a proposal letter to present to your employer, I can provide one.
How much does it cost?+
The 3-month Elevate programme is £2,497 with payment plans available. The 12-month Elevate Premier is £8,997 with payment plans available. A Reset Intensive is available at £295 (£195 with code RESILIENT100) as a low-risk entry point, redeemable against either programme.
What is the Reset Intensive?+
A 90-minute deep dive into what's getting in your way. £295 full price or £195 with code RESILIENT100. The full amount is redeemable against either programme.
Where do sessions take place?+
All sessions are online via Zoom. Elevate Premier includes an in-person half day 1:1 with lunch in Manchester or London. Between-session support is available via WhatsApp.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready?+
Book a free Elevation Call. We'll have an honest conversation about where you are and whether this is the right fit. No obligation. Or start with the Reset Intensive at £195 to experience the work before committing to a longer programme.