TALKS + PODCASTS
TALKS + PODCASTS
“Nicki is an absolute delight to work with.
From creativity to integrity, and as an expert in all things Co-Founder partnerships, it's been a pleasure so far Nicki... more to come!”
Amber Nasir, Vestd
Scroll down to learn about my talks, podcasts and workshops; the topics I cover and the brands I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with.
I get so much energy and joy from public speaking and interviews because:
Talking about my expertise in Co-Founder dynamics supercharges my passion what for I do
I’m good at it. I get great feedback and pride myself on being an engaging speaker
I enjoy the experience of speaking and get such a buzz from connecting with a new audience
If you want to chat about hosting a talk for your company or community, speaking on a panel, or being a podcast guest, pop your info in this form and I’ll get back to you.
FOUNDER METRICS PODCAST
“In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Nicki Coe, a leading co-founder coach, to discuss why most startups fail-not because of bad ideas, but because of co-founder relationship breakdowns.
She shares insights on cofounder dynamics, communication strategies, prenup agreements, and leadership alignment to help founders avoid disaster.
Drawing from her experience as the co-founder of LUNA + LION, Nicki talks about why business partnerships feel like marriages, why clear roles and agreements are essential, and how startup teams can avoid misalignment that leads to failure.”
THE CO-FOUNDER FILES
A 3 part series of talks I ran in partnership with Vestd, covering what you need to know as a Co-Founder at various stages of business.
We also created bespoke, co-branded resources and offered tailored 1:1 follow up support.
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Entering into a Co-Founder partnership is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make, so here's the 101 on what you need to consider.
This talk covered:
- How to know if a potential Co-Founder is the right fit
- The questions to ask each other before you commit as Co-Founders
- Co-Founder ‘Prenups’ and AgreementsWe're planning to run this talk again, so drop me a message if you'd like to join.
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As Co-Founders there's important work to do to ensure your PARTNERSHIP attracts and nurtures the right talent. And just because you're a Founder, doesn't mean you're a leader.
This talk covered:
- Why you need a tight partnership before you build a team
- The Ownership Effect and share schemes
- The impact of your partnership on your team -
Investors heavily analyse the strength of your partnership when assessing investment opportunities. So not only do you need to ensure you’re a tight team, you want to think about how you present yourselves as THE team they want to invest in.
This talk covered:
- The fundraising roadmap
- Building a partnership that attracts investors
- How to present your Co-Founder partnership
This is my bespoke workshop on how to effectively scale a Co-Founder partnership.
65% of high potential startups fail due to Co-Founder fallout (Harvard Business School), and this session is about building a strategy for your partnership that will allow you to beat those odds.
The content is tailored depending on the audience, but this is the rough agenda:
The foundations of a thriving partnership using my own unique framework
Why a partnership MOT is critical as you scale
The top tensions I see between partners at scale stage
What to review and refine in your partnership as you scale
My expert tips and practices to embed into your dynamic and working structure
HOW TO BECOME A LEADER
What if leadership isn’t a promotion, but a decision?
It took me years to define what leadership truly meant to me (took me years to even ask myself the right questions to be honest….) so I feel really passionate about supporting others to define it for themselves, and take action towards becoming that leader.
This interactive session covers:
- Defining your version of leadership (not the one you inherited)
- How to become that leader, one bold step at a time
- Building influence in your career and industry, without waiting for permission (or a title change)
These photos show me delivering this session in Brussels, at the launch of The Women In Programmatic Network, and here were some kind words from the audience:
“Nicki Coe’s coaching session really stood out. She left us with a powerful question that I keep thinking about:"What if leadership isn’t a promotion, but a decision?"
“Your coaching truly inspired me (especially your story)”
“Nicki delivered an insightful and empowering session on how to grow your leadership. She truly smashed it!
The content was not only relevant but also highly engaging, leaving everyone feeling inspired and ready to take on new challenges in their careers; Nicki’s expertise and passion really resonated with everyone.”
Rachel Roozen, The Women In Programmatic Network
MY PODCAST INTERVIEWS
I’ve been a guest on various business and lifestyle podcasts, covering topics including Co-Founder coaching, my Founder journey (running three businesses), personal branding and the role of bravery in business.
Here’s a sample of some of interviews I’ve done…
THE REALITIES OF BEING A CO-FOUNDER
I spoke to Simon and Anastasija about the dynamics of co-founder relationships, the transition from founder to leader, and practical strategies to nurture a high-performing partnership.
BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
I spoke to Nicole about the key elements I work on with clients to build successful Co-Founder partnerships, the most common challenges between business partners, and what to do about it.
OTHER TALKS + TOPICS
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Preparing your personal brand - what is personal branding, why it matters and how to create a strong personal brand that you care about
TIME OUT + SAMSUNG
The power of collaborations - what they are, the benefits and how to run them successfully
THE DIGITAL VOICE
I create bespoke quarterly workshops for their full team on confidence, creativity, team communication and more.
WELLNESS NETWORK PROFESSIONALS
The power of collaborations as a small business - what they are, the benefits and how to run them successfully
How to sell effectively - how to feel confident in your messaging and build an authentic sales process
DAWN LONDON
How to be brave and build a career you care about.
HTA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
Building confidence and fostering creativity in the workplace.
THE GIRLS NETWORK
How to create and build career confidence - discovering your passions, how to communicate them effectively, how to continually build self-confidence.
MY BIO
MY BIO
Nicki Coe is a coach for Co-Founders, on a mission to change the stat that 65% of startups fail because of Co-Founder fallout.
Nicki unites business partners by building an aligned vision and a clear plan for growth, working to resolve tension and master communication. She also coaches people navigating their way in or out of a business partnership, helping Founders feel informed and confident about such an important process.
Nicki works directly with clients as well as partnering with organisations including ZINC, Vestd, Sie Ventures, Bournemouth University, Time Out and more. She’s also a speaker, panelist and writes her own content series - Confessions of a Co-Founder.
Alongside her coaching, Nicki is Co-Founder of branding agency LUNA + LION, and delivers strategy, identity and design for lifestyle brands. She is also in the process of launching a coffee infused hot sauce business (because why not…)
