Ross Nichols MBA PCC - Business, Leadership, Career, Wellness and Cancer Coach

Ross Nichols served 26 years in the British Army. He mentors and coaches business owners, directors, and professionals for: business; leadership; career; wellness; and cancer. He mentors other coaches for professional credentials with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

As a supportive member of the ICF, Ross helped to create the ICF competency framework for mentor-coaching, launched in Oct 2024. He is an ICF approved coach educator and is part of the team writing the Body of Knowledge for the coaching profession. He is a contributing author to the Institute of Directors’ Growing Business Handbook on: Coaching and Mentoring; Leadership for Performance; and Authentic Leadership for Growth. He is the author of 3 e-books for coaches: Business Start-up Tips for Coaches; Insights for the Coaching Journey; and Coaching the Human.

His coaching style is Transpersonal, working with values, energy, vitality, and spirit. He is drawn to working with the shadow side, which is where he believes the learning and healing is to be found. Recommendations on his Linkedin profile include:

‘… helped me understand more about myself and my values and priorities, enabling better decision making and prioritising in both work and home life.’

‘He has helped me transform my views towards life in general and career in particular.’

‘My experience with Ross has been truly life changing. Exploring my personal and career motivations has unearthed not only a better understanding of myself and my goals but also given me the focus to make real changes in my life – ultimately working towards a more satisfied and happy life! ‘

‘Ross is a highly trained and experienced coach and all of that comes across in the way he works. There was no area of the process I didn’t feel supported in or like Ross himself hadn’t walked. His mentoring was caring, precise and highly motivating. I would highly recommend Ross as a mentor, especially to those thinking of starting a coaching business.’

‘Ross provided me with some very useful mentoring having taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer. As well as his own insightful analysis and advice the tools he uses are very useful and provide tangible evidence of the areas that need to be worked on. Enjoyed working with Ross.’

Ross leads the Creative Coaching Collective, the Salisbury Coaching Circle and the Cancer Coaching Community. He is a volunteer wellbeing coach for MacMillan. He is the Editor of the Anthology, ‘Poetry for Coaching’ (Nov 2024).