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Leadership coaching for individuals and teams

Leadership coaching for individuals and teams

My approach combines real-world experience with proven techniques to help you lead with the perfect balance of authority and empathy.

My approach combines real-world experience with proven techniques to help you lead with the perfect balance of authority and empathy.

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SERVICES

Here's how we can work together

I understand the pressures and struggles that come with leadership.

Know that you're not alone. I’m here to help lighten the load and guide you toward becoming the leader you’ve always wanted to be.

Signature one-to-one leadership coaching

Signature one-to-one coaching

Transform your leadership through my six-month Signature Programme – a series of bespoke, confidential sessions designed to guide you in stepping up your skills and leading with confidence.

Leadership Accelerator group coaching

Join like-minded leaders to learn through content, community, and coaching in an engaging group experience. Grow, set goals, and conquer challenges for 24 weeks with my personal attention.

Online courses


A flexible way to learn, with access to the tools on demand, whenever you need them. These programmes are ideal if you want straightforward guidance you can use immediately,

A flexible way to learn, with access to the tools on demand, whenever you need them. These programmes are ideal if you want straightforward guidance you can use immediately,

Team coaching & workshops

I help create teams that are aligned and collaborative, and leaders who are equipped with superlative leadership skills, to elevate performance and engagement across your organisation.

WHAT I BRING

Expertise and energy

Expertise and energy

I bring years of leadership experience, energy, and dedication to help make our journey together impactful and enjoyable.


My aim is to help you become the leader you aspire to, making sure your professional development is a pleasure, not a chore.


With me, you’ll get honesty, integrity, and a positive coaching style. My sessions offer a judgement-free space for CEOs, founders, and leaders to break through barriers.


Through tailored coaching and actionable steps, I’ll help you create lasting change, accelerate growth, and improve engagement across your business.

I bring years of leadership experience, energy, and dedication to help make our journey together impactful and enjoyable.


My aim is to help you become the leader you aspire to, making sure your professional development is a pleasure, not a chore.


With me, you’ll get honesty, integrity, and a positive coaching style. My sessions offer a judgement-free space for CEOs, founders, and leaders to break through barriers.


Through tailored coaching and actionable steps, I’ll help you create lasting change, accelerate growth, and improve engagement across your business.

TESTIMONIALS

A lovely bunch of thank yous

5.0

Reviews on Google and LinkedIn

More proactive, more consistent, and far more confident

Reflecting on the coaching program, I'm genuinely pleased with the strides I've made in delivering effective feedback an...

Alex Shaw

Director

A fresh perspective on modern leadership

Kate brings a level of freshness to leadership coaching that is much needed in this ever changing working environment. H...

Ali Hussain

Consultant

Insightful, practical, and inspiring

Your Linda alter ego is brilliant, but even more impressive was your leadership talk – insightful, practical, and inspir...

Andrew McConnell

Civil Aviation Authority

Kate helped me transform how I lead - and my team noticed the difference

I never really appreciated the value and power of taking external professional advice. I’ve always worked for myself or...

Andy Baxter

Managing Director

Creating space for strategic thinking

The programme gave me a wide range of practical, usable leadership skills that I could apply immediately. I particularly...

Anna Gillings

MD

The kind of coaching that changes everything

If you are ever considering getting some coaching around specific areas of your life, I really cannot recommend Kate eno...

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Anna Houldsworth

Head of Department

Facilitating important conversations

Kate has a friendly and open approach which facilitated an important conversation enabling our management team to find b...

Aron Woolnough

Assistive Technology Manager

Every session with Kate leaves you clear, focused and ready to act

Kate has been a fantastic coach. So approachable and easy to talk to, each session meant I came away with a focused appr...

Beccy Gibson

Managing Director

Heard, supported and challenged in the right way

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Kate, and I can confidently say she is simply brilliant at what she does...

Bradley Eccleshare

Fractional CMO

Helping teams explore new approaches

Kate was extremely insightful and offered an interesting and very thoughtful approach to our workplace, offering a new p...

Brogan

Account Director

Kate combines tailored coaching with practical tools that actually work

I had the pleasure of working with Kate as my leadership coach over the past year, and I cannot recommend her highly eno...

Cassie Quartermaine

Head of Live

Kate helped me cut through the noise and focus on what really matters

I've struggled a lot with knowing what to focus on and when, as there is always so much going on and everything feels su...

Charlie Cawsey

CEO

Reinforcing our strategic vision

I absolutely loved working with Kate Waterfall Hill along with my senior team - sometimes having an external perspective...

Chloé Nelkin

Founder

Kate creates a space where you’re equally challenged and genuinely supported

I highly recommend Kate for leadership coaching. She struck the balance between being forthright and empathetic. She act...

Claire Kwan

Senior National Representative

A safe space that drives real performance

The initial programme of coaching sessions with Kate helped me to bridge the gap between where I was & where I wanted to...

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Clare Tyndall

Head of Department

Refreshing approach, technique, and style

I’ve had the privilege of working with Kate for last couple of years at The Network Collective, initially as a peer, but...

Craig Northveth

CEO

Safe, open and approachable facilitation

It was positive to have a safe place to have discussions that are challenging with the wider team Kate was very approach...

Daisy Hoppen

Founder

I can handle awkward conversations

As a founder and director of a growing start-up business, Kate’s book has been a true eye-opener for me - full of golden...

Dan Chapman

Co-Founder of Extracted

Boosting morale and strengthening teamwork

A huge thank you to Kate for organising such an excellent training day! The session was not only well-structured and eng...

David Martins-Hesp

Assistive Technology Manager

Exceeded every expectation

I've had the pleasure of working with Kate as my leadership coach for the past six months, and the experience has been t...

Denna Antoniou

Senior Project Manager

A safe space to ask questions

I decided to work with Kate to support my leadership approach during a transition phase in my career. What I came away w...

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Diana Kennes

Regional Property Manager

Insightful sessions with lasting results

Working with Kate was absolutely wonderful! Our sessions together were extremely productive and insightful, I learned in...

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Elizabeth Marlow

Executive Producer

Insightful, challenging, and genuinely supportive

I've been working with Kate for the past six months, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for outstanding...

Ellie Glason

Founder & Director

Best experience I've had thus far with coaching

Kate provided the best experience I've had thus far with coaching. She was always very focused on the outcomes I wanted...

Emem Attah

Management Accountant

Extremely personable, and highly experienced

I have been attending Kate’s coaching sessions for the past year and have found them “on point” every time! Kate is extr...

Emma Hillier

Senior Consultant

Instrumental in my journey to becoming a better leader

Kate's Leadership Accelerator programme provided a truly supportive and safe space for growth. We explored various leade...

Fiona

QC Manager

I’d recommend Kate if you’re looking for coaching that’s grounded, thoughtful, and useful in real situations.

I worked with Kate during a period of change at work, and found her approach really helpful. She’s straightforward, asks...

Frances Morton

DEI Specialist

From old habits to new ways of leading

Working with Kate helped me in identifying my values and my long-term career objectives while offering practical tools t...

Giulia Artizzu

Senior HR Manager

Reframing language for more positive outcomes

Thanks to the wonders of TikTok I went from giggling away at Kate's alter ego "Linda" - to joining her Leadership Accele...

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Hazel Dickson

Market Development Manager

A collaborative space for problem solving

Super insightful and great for problem solving ways of working - Kate was great at getting everyone to open up and helpe...

Heidi

Senior Account Director

It was a powerful learning and development experience

I've had the privilege of 1-2-1 coaching sessions with Kate and it has been a powerful learning and development experien...

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James Dann

Operations Director

Building new habits straight away

The mix of short, powerful videos and thoughtful workbooks made it easy to build new habits straight away. I came away f...

Jasmina Mularska

Group Product Manager

Aligning values with vision

If you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, meet some amazing fellow leaders & join community, I wholeheartedly...

Jasmina Mularska

Group Product Manager

With Kate’s support, I learned to let go and let my team step up

I'd been thinking of stepping away from working behind the chair after 40yrs of hairdressing, but didn't really know how...

Jeff O'Neil

Founder

Kate’s coaching has changed me as a leader

Your coaching has changed me as a leader, for which I will always be grateful. Can’t wait to continue the journey.

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Jerina Hardy

Head of Communications

A clearer understanding of leadership priorities

I first came across Kate on Facebook through her "Linda, the bad manager" TikTok videos. To me, the fact that she could...

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Jess G

I feel more confident and less stressed

Coaching really helped me get to the core of a number of topics and come up with ideas to change some long-standing beha...

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Jess Wyatt

Account Director

A brilliant session with lasting impact

An enormous thank you to Kate Nicholroy for a brilliant session. She completely nailed the brief and delivered exactly w...

Jessica Flanagan

Zanoo

A pocket leadership coach

Kate's 'How to Lead' is a game-changer! It's like a pocket leadership coach, packed with practical tips you can use righ...

Joanna Lott

Business Coach

Kate’s coaching is focused, thought-provoking and highly effective

I find the discipline of carving out time for coaching to be hugely beneficial. It's an incredibly efficient use of time...

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John Waterhouse

Founder & Chairman

INVEST IN YOURSELF

Why coaching matters for your growth

Why coaching matters for your growth

In the rush of daily responsibilities, how often do you set aside quality, focused time to think about yourself, your career, and your leadership skills?


Coaching sessions give you time to invest in yourself. You’re fully listened to and have space to reflect on what matters to you.


This is a chance to explore what fulfilment looks like for you and to identify the steps needed to achieve real change in your leadership journey.

In the rush of daily responsibilities, how often do you set aside quality, focused time to think about yourself, your career, and your leadership skills?


Coaching sessions give you time to invest in yourself. You’re fully listened to and have space to reflect on what matters to you.


This is a chance to explore what fulfilment looks like for you and to identify the steps needed to achieve real change in your leadership journey.

A GIFT FOR YOU

Free Intentional Leadership Guide

Elevate your impact, find joy in leadership, and live a life you love.

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