Uncut Coaching - Testimonials
Jeremy Koren / ARIA award-winner / Founder and Creative Director, Ghostie Studios / Director of 50+ music videos totalling more than 300 million views. Melbourne
As a creative I often mind myself over thinking and second guessing my abilities. Over 12 months of coaching with Nick I have re-discovered my self worth and learnt how to make practical changes to achieve rapid evolution and expansion while letting go of my inner critic.
My goals have also shifted through deeper reflection with Nick; previously they have been material or achievement-based but have now been refocused on inner peace and resilience. This has enabled me to level up in a grounded way and has increased my confidence and output which has (ironically) guided me back towards those ticking those initial goals.
Nick is an extremely caring, focused, perceptive and intelligent guide who has created a space where I feel comfortable to be speaking about finances one moment and crying about deeper aspects of life in another.
I feel the best I've ever felt in my career and home life and I have Nick to thank for this (and have learnt to thank myself for the work I have put in too)!
Carly Kling / Director, Victorian Government. Melbourne
Returning from parental leave to my executive position was hard. I struggled with a sense of imposter syndrome, and not being able to ‘keep up’ as an executive member and leader. I was worried that I had lost my edge, and with it a lot of confidence.
After a few sessions with Nick, I flipped the narrative in my head. I reconnected with my assets, strengths and abilities as a leader and helped to reframe my role in the executive team.
Since commencing our sessions I’ve felt my confidence return. I've regained that edge and have used our sessions to gain further clarity on my leadership style and ambitions. I am leading high-scale reforms with confidence and clarity and have worked through some leadership challenges with a renewed energy.
Nick has a gift of reframing things to make you look at yourself from a different perspective, is incredibly perceptive and helps you to articulate your thoughts in a way that is almost impossible to do yourself. He has a way of making you feel at ease so you can surface vulnerability, but then shows you a way through it.
I would recommend Nick to any leader seeking some renewed confidence or clarity in their leadership style or career ambitions.
Alice Mahar / CEO and Founder, The Corner Store Network / Obama Foundation leader
Working with Nick at Uncut Coaching has been a transformative experience.
He is an exceptional listener with a rare gift for creating a safe, non-judgmental space to bring your whole self. From our first session, I felt his complete presence and focus. Every word and insight was met with kindness and understanding, allowing me to open up without hesitation or fear of judgment. His approach is both deeply personal and refreshingly practical, empowering you to make real strides in both areas.
As a first-time founder and CEO of a non-profit, much of my journey has been informal, organic, and reactive. I was seeking assistance with strategic direction frameworks, tightening up procedures, and support to grow my leadership skills and capabilities.
With his unique ability to read situations and people so well, Nick sensed there were deeper issues holding me back, some of which I couldn't see for myself. In his most encouraging of ways, he supported me to flip the switch and recognise the integral link between personal and professional growth, helping me understand that the two are not separate versions of me but are deeply connected; if one is out of balance, the other is likely to suffer too. This realisation has been a game changer for how I lead my team, fostering a spirit of reciprocity that has significantly shifted how we interact.
At the same time, Nick's guidance around strategic direction, relationships with funders and practical organisational skills have provided the structure and actionable steps I needed to advance with confidence. His approach blends insight with concrete support, allowing for impactful, sustained growth in both areas.
Nick moves conversations forward, guiding you to explore even the trickiest issues. He has a knack for helping you untangle messy things independently, fostering a sense of ownership and confidence in your ability to solve things for yourself. He never imposes his answers; instead, he lends support and insight that empowers you to tackle things in your own way - which is critical when you are faced with day-to-day challenges.
Rather than the stuffy, clichéd jargon I was expecting from coaching, Nick brings humour, realness, warmth, and a genuine desire to see his clients grow and succeed. Each session, he provides a clear direction and actionable steps that have helped me progress towards my bigger goals. His thoughtful approach and warm, open manner have made all the difference in my personal and professional growth. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance and investment in my journey.
Nick embodies empathy, kindness, and heart - attributes that are critically vital in our current social landscape and values that would benefit any workplace. He has helped me achieve clarity, confidence, and a true sense of balance, not just as a leader but as an individual. If you're looking for someone who brings out the best in you and offers impactful, insightful, supportive, practical, and achievable guidance, I can't recommend Nick highly enough.
Aditi Narayanan / Global Marketing Manager, Education Horizons
Working with Nick through 1-to-1 coaching sessions has been a truly positive and cathartic experience. His super positive and enthusiastic approach made each session/interaction something to look forward to.
Nick’s empathy and ability to keep you accountable, without ever being judgmental, creates a supportive environment where you can truly thrive.
The balance between self-coaching with group videos and on-demand coaching with Nick was spot on, especially for a busy working mum like me. It allowed for the flexibility to work at my own pace while knowing that Nick was there to guide and support me whenever needed. This combination was key in helping me stay on track. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone looking to achieve their goals. Nick provides a systematic way to put the right systems in place, helping you to not just set goals but actually achieve them.
Having Nick on your side makes all the difference.
Brendan Ritchie / Manager, Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC). Melbourne
As a developing leader within my organisation and specific workforce, I sought out performance coaching, recognising the need for continuous professional development to assist in finding my own leadership style, identifying strengths and areas of growth.
Nick’s coaching style and energy was exactly what I needed. He understands the community services sector so well and brings a down-to-earth, practical and relatable approach to his coaching. His ability to connect and build the relationship has been invaluable!
Nick is able to highlight strengths that are stuck in my blind spots, and helps me reframe challenges into opportunities. We have covered everything from smashing through imposter syndrome and backing myself, to innovative and critical thinking, ways of leading a dynamic team to success and bringing out the absolute best in me.
I have already raved about my sessions with colleagues, encouraged others to engage with Nick and would highly recommend Uncut Coaching to anyone seeking to improve their professional performance.
Mathew Lundgren / Executive Director, Early Learning Operations and Monitoring / Department of Education
I have used Uncut Coaching to plan and deliver a group planning and team building day as well as for individual coaching of managers. I chose Uncut Coaching because of Nick’s energy and positivity and his ability to engage and understand exactly what we were hoping to achieve.
Nick gave us clear ideas and plans for both the group and individual work – these reflected his understanding of our particular needs and aspirations but also provided a fresh and creative approach for achieving these.
As a coach and facilitator Nick brings warmth, empathy and a strengths-based perspective that enables people to feel safe to open up and challenge themselves.
I have received nothing but positive feedback from across our team about working with Nick and will continue to use him to help build our capabilities, confidence and culture.
Ptiika Owen-Shaw / Philanthropy Manager, Australian Dance Theatre
I sought out support from Nick at a time in my career where I wanted to step up into a greater leadership role. I was struggling with self doubt and questioning my ability to deliver on large financial targets.
Nick gave me great tools to navigate working closely with Board members, and I now feel confident and worthy to be in that space. Nick helped me shift my anxiety and “imposter syndrome” into excitement and deep belief in my skills, which has resulted in me achieving my targets!
Nick is an incredible listener and gently shifts any negative language you might use into positive or constructive language which I found extremely helpful. He gave me tools that I now use daily to shift my perspective and re-wire my brain!!
I no longer feel “stuck” and I’ve had many career “wins” since working with Nick. I highly recommend Uncut Coaching to anyone working in the fundraising sector, which is where he’s helped me enormously.
Alex Findlay / Manager, Transitions / Parkville College
We engaged Nick to provide leadership coaching for myself and the three team leaders that report to me. Our work as extremely dynamic and complex as we oversee a team of 16 staff that support children and young people to successfully transition from Victoria's custodial system into education and employment pathways in their home communities.
Nick was able to offer tailored coaching to our leadership team, both individually and as a collective. This enabled each of us to better understand and leverage our own unique leadership styles and strengths and then come together to use this as foundation for strengthening the leadership that we're providing as a collaborative team.
Nick's coaching has allowed us to:
Gain greater clarity of our shared priorities and goals and implement tangible strategies to achieve them.
Better understand and leverage our own leadership styles and strengths to build and uphold strong team culture and collaboration.
Better manage the highly stressful and complex responsibilities of leadership and gain perspective that has allowed us to maintain a focus on our shared priorities, ambitions, and wellbeing.
Reflect on and strengthen our shared values and practice approaches.
Our entire team has found Nick's coaching to be inspiring and extremely valuable. We intend to keep engaging with Nick for leadership coaching on an ongoing basis, and are encouraging other leadership teams in our organisation to do the same.
Whether you're new to leadership roles or have decades of experience, I highly recommend Nick and Uncut Coaching.
Caspar Tremlett / Co-Founder, metramertra
I’ve seen Nick for 3 - 4 months now, and honestly I’ve never had more mental clarity in both my work and personal life.
I’ve had many different coaches, many different professionals, and the way he’s able to connect thoughts I have in a way that just makes so much sense - I honestly couldn’t recommend him more to anyone, whether specifically for work or you’re just finding things in life too complicated.
I’m so excited to continue to learn more off him and just grow so much more as a person.
Jessica Rath, A/ Director, Portfolio Communications – Internal and Schools | Communications Division
As an early-stage director in a busy government department, I sought out Nick and Uncut Coaching to help me define and unpack my leadership style, and use his coaching skills to provide me with long-term tools to help me become an authentic leader.
Over six sessions, Nick has helped me examine my leadership style, given me confidence I'm on the right track, and offered me clarity about what I should focus on and keep building.
Nick's energy is infectious and his passion to see his clients grow and realise their leadership potential is genuine, and considered. He genuinely cares about his clients and seeing them succeed, in whatever way is meaningful for them.
Christian Stott / Co-Founder and Director, Comune Gallery
I actually can’t recommend Nick at Uncut enough.
As a director of a physical and online business on the rise, there’s always a massive list of things to be done. It can be overwhelming, and as a result I’ve struggled with time management.
With Nick in my corner I’ve not only improved my time management skills, but also addressed a bunch of other challenges holding me back. Add to that, Nick overdelivers on responsiveness - he’s always available, and gets back to me within hours no matter what’s happening.
I can say from experience that Nick genuinely cares and delivers results. If that’s what you’re chasing, then he’s the coach for you.
Morgan Goss / Pursuits and Bid Manager / Arup. Brisbane
As a neurodiverse woman in the infrastructure advisory and consultancy sector, I have experienced both challenges and opportunities operating in corporate environments designed for the neurotypical. While I have always been a high performer and valued for many of the abilities that stem from my neurodiversity, role expectations shift as you move into leadership. As a neurodiverse leader, though, advice is hard to come by. Adding the complexities of being a working parent, knew I needed some support to find the right path forward and a new toolset unique to my goals and brain.
Since connecting with Nick, I have found a new confidence in my authentic self. Nick’s systematic approach, and knowledge of ADHD, created a framework for defining my objectives, identifying enablers and blockers, and developing metrics to measure progress. Nick's coaching has helped me find my path forward, relieving stressors associated with living with ADHD and helped me understand my brand and worth.
From our first session, Nick created an environment which allowed me to speak candidly about my ambition and what I saw as major road blocks to me achieving my goals. His knowledge of the dynamics of corporate leadership teams and the complexities of organisations in similar sectors helped me move past surface level obstacles to identify the larger challenges. Nick's gentle but unwavering commitment to the goals we set helps me stay on track, and his ability to hold space for deeper thought makes for impactful sessions.
I would highly recommend working with Nick to anyone wanting to clarify their approach to their career or personal ambitions.
Salim Mohamed / Team Leader, Transitions / Parkville College
Going through the Uncut Coaching experience with Nick has been transformational!
It has given me an opportunity to slow down, dissect and reflect on my leadership style, aspirations and set tangible goals.
Nick is amazing at active listening, picking up key points of reflection and meaningfully unpacking them. I have truly grown from this experience!
I would recommend Nick and Uncut Coaching for anyone at any point of their leadership journey as he has adaptive and responsive to the needs of his client. Each session built upon the previous session in a seamless manner.
Charlie Buchner / Founder and Managing Director, Cones Studio. Melbourne
Nick is a badass f**king legend. That's all you need to know.
Before starting to chat with Nick, I was stressed with the challenges of a growing business and unclear in the direction I was trying to take it. In seven sessions, Nick has helped me work on my organisation, time management, leadership and delegation skills, weaknesses that I believe have been affecting how I relate to myself and my business, whilst helping me realise my own power and resolve.
Always there for an impromptu meeting or at the end of the line to celebrate your achievements, Nick is your biggest cheerleader and an open-minded, never-doubts-you kind of guy. Nick has helped me rediscover my motivation to get into this ridiculous yet rewarding business ownership life and I am truly grateful."
Andrew Cunningham – Founder and Business Owner, Advanced Health
Uncut Coaching is an absolute game changer for any practitioner in the healthcare space regardless of your discipline.
The Vision and strategy Nick has helped me put in place for my allied health practice is impressive. I’m in the infancy part of the coaching, so looking forward to see what else I’m going to get out of my sessions in the coming months
Adam Cooper / Manager / Headstart, Victorian Government
I was introduced to Nick via my manager, whilst transitioning from the schools to corporate sector of the Department of Education. She’d identified a need to support me in maintaining my strengths in understanding schools’ end user needs whilst navigating the machinery of government policy and process.
I felt an instant rapport with Nick, as he described experiencing a similar trajectory, and the challenge of maintaining authenticity in the face of corporate expectation.
The steadfast positivity and honesty that Nick brings to each coaching session is powerful. It looks, sounds, and feels real.
While working with Nick over the last 5 months, his insights and suggestions have helped shape reflections not only on myself, but also the strategic direction and output of my team.
Nick strikes at critical questions like a laser, listens intently, then elevates your ideas into real action.
I would highly recommend Nick’s coaching to anyone striving to know, harness and project their personal truths to affect positive change.
Glenn Jessop / Manager / Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
I engaged with Nick at a career transition point – his guidance and advice helped steer me through this period, and ultimately land an ideal job.
Nick has a very effective approach to listening, asking the right questions at the right times, and offering reflections that unearth/unlock deeper meanings.
Each session strikes a neat balance and rhythm of exploration, facilitating curiosity, identifying underlying motivations/aspirations, and landing concrete actions that are practical and can be put into place straight away.
Nick’s style is a powerful mix of empowering, curious, generous, pragmatic and inspiring.
I highly recommend Nick as someone who can help elevate your game to the next level!
Steph Ritchie / Senior Advisor, Department of Health
I almost can't believe how much I have achieved in the last month with Nick's support and the Uncut 'On Demand' Coaching program.
The 1-1 coaching and self-coaching videos reminded me why I do what I do and gave me such a boost of motivation, confidence and self-assurance and my focus deck serves as a great visual north star.
Having access to on demand coaching with Nick and being able to chat through things that came up as they were front of mind was fantastic.
I feel reinvigorated with my work, have built in good habits to reach my goals and am excited about the things I know I will achieve over the next year with ongoing coaching with Nick.
Jack May / Architect / Business Owner / Founder of Office of Culture, Technology and Architecture (OCTA). Melbourne
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Uncut Coaching!
Nick helped me structure my business around specific goals, allowing me to approach tasks without fear of failure while viscerally enjoying my work.
I really valued our one-on-one sessions, and also I found that brief check-ins very beneficial for my ongoing progress.
It’s his ability to clearly identify challenges I was facing, and help me develop strategies to overcome them, that made Nick’s approach to coaching so life changing for me and my business.
Kristen Dagg / Published Author / Network 10 Story Producer. Sydney
I approached Nick at Uncut Coaching last year when I was stuck in a cycle of wanting to get back into writing and feeling blocked and fearful.
He was very warm, kind and knowledgeable. We were able to unpack my reasons for stalling and it made me realise I had a lot of emotional stuff going on. He listened without judgement and we were able to work through the issues. He was so generous and creative with his thinking.
We made a list of goals and came up with a plan, which we assess and revise each session. We have been catching up every two weeks and I'm back on track with my writing, which feels fantastic.
I enjoy our sessions so much and end them feeling motivated and positive.
Without Nick's coaching, I'm not sure I'd be on novel number three. I'm very proud and grateful.
Thank you, Nick. I look forward to our 2024 coaching sessions.
Michelle and Jarvis Hunder / Founders, Got Next Productions / ARIA Award Winner / Rolling Stone Cover Photographer / Television Producer
We really loved chatting to Nick about our goals for our business, and found the way that Nick approached the session and questions made us really think about our business brand and what we want for our future.
We found it incredibly useful to get an understanding of how we could pursue sustainable growth for our business, and what our market differences are when we communicate with clients.
David Chea - Action Designer / Stunt performer – TEAMYAS / Films include The Fall Guy, Mad Max: Furiosa and Mortal Kombat
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I started the sessions with Nick. I’ve always had goals and things I wanted to get done. Nick has helped me focus and gather what’s floating in my head and put it into actionable steps.
We discussed things that were very personal and I felt very awkward and vulnerable at times but it was met with warmth and understanding. Nick is very attentive, a great listener and is awesome at organising and clarifying thoughts in a cohesive manner.
I think the biggest change or improvements I've noticed over the last 3 months is a shift in self talk and mindset, and this new approach to completing tasks and learning new skills has lead to being more productive and consistent.
The Focus Deck is extremely helpful to me as it gives me a bird’s eye view of me. You don’t see what other people see about you, having Nick there break down and unpack strengths and weaknesses in your game is awesome.
I highly highly recommend Nick as a coach, he can really help unpack a lot of stuff in your head. His care and attentiveness to detail is awesome.
Judith Abbott / CEO, Carers Victoria
Nick has previously worked with Carers Victoria, so we knew him to have an open, clear and engaging communication style and had seen him engage with diverse groups of people to effectively explore issues that were sometimes complex and unclear.
As a facilitator, he demonstrated these skills and was able to readily put people participating in our sessions at ease; to make them feel seen and heard; and to engender a shared sense of purpose and safety. This was true for a diverse mix of our stakeholders, including young people.
Nick’s willingness to share is another real strength of his approach: he builds trust, understands people and brings out their best in a shared conversation.
He is also really easy to work with, highly professional and able to adapt his approach where needed.
Mustafa Najib / Senior Policy Officer, Victorian Government
I found one-on-one coaching with Nick incredibly valuable and enjoyable.
His ability to form a personal connection and understand the deeper challenges in my work and life was remarkable.
Nick's positive energy is truly inspiring, and his guidance helped me clearly structure my long-held ideas and thoughts.
I'm excited to put the action plan we developed into practice!
I would absolutely recommend this program to those who would like have greater meanings and impacts in their personal and their work lives!
Naomi Redpath / Project Manager, The Accreditation Company / Writer
In recent months I’ve had some solid writer’s block. In sessions with Nick, he helped me unpack what I couldn’t put my finger on; primarily, the fear of my own voice in my novel.
His support, brainstorming of attainable deadlines, and rational thought process spearheaded the reinvigoration of my research and pushed me towards the freedom to explore my own words.
Nick’s an incredible coach for direction when you think all is lost!
Book your first session, you won’t regret it.
Vincent Van Berkel – Founding Member, Company Here and Now / Circus Performer / Photographer / Musician
It feels strange, refreshing and inspiring to have someone see things in me that I don’t see or that I’ve lost belief in.
Dr Mohita Roman / Emergency Management, Victorian Government
This was one of the most interesting and engaging coaching experiences that allowed and gave me the space for self reflection . It allowed me to articulate what the non negotiables are for me, what I am aspiring for - my vision, purpose and how I intend to get there.
Prior to the session I hadn't really spoken or penned down my 'whats next' but Nick provided me the space and opportunity to do so through the structure of the session . It was truly self revelatory to express my ambition, reflect on my growth areas and the value i add as a professional .
Nick is a great listener and his friendly, approachable style immediately put me at ease . Moreover, Nick's passion to help people realize their potential and willingness to guide and mentor was evident throughout the session.
Nick asked me the right questions and allowed me to reflect on my journey and the value I add through the skills and experience I have acquired so far and also allowed me to reflect on my personal qualities and attributes. It was a great opportunity for me to learn from Nick's vast and diverse experience in the public and community sector and his advice is very pertinent to my current professional situation and the slide deck is a great tool that I will definitely be using to confidently position myself going forward.
I will definitely recommend to others!