Nicholas Witherick

Nicholas Witherick Address: 1 Staggs Road Thame Oxon OX9 3AG United Kingdom Nationality: British Driver’s Licence: Full Licence Telephone:- (Mobile) E-mail:-Website: www.eagletransformationalcoaching.com Personal Statement Nicholas has gained extensive experience and a working knowledge of leadership within the field of People Management, Leadership and Leadership development. Having worked in two of the world’s most renowned organisations he has shown an aptitude for inspiring people and seeing through significant change management. As a qualified Transformational Business Coach Specialising in Leadership Coaching and Consultancy, he works with individuals and groups within and outside of business to create sound decision making processes with people new to Leadership and new Leadership roles, raise and maintain a supportive leadership structure to develop long-term morale, productivity and full potential of a leader, team, workforce or peer group. He truly believe transforming leadership into effective Leadership is the catalyst that ignites extraordinary achievements, empowers teams to surpass their potential and propels organisations to lasting success. This belief was the foundation block to start his own business EAGLE Transformational Coaching. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMEBERSHIP Qualified & Accredited Transformational Business Coach. ICF Accredited. Mindvalley University. 2021 Ambassador to Project ReMake Mentor on Help to grow government initiative. Associate Member of the Association of Business Mentors. Post Graduate Certificate of Education, (PGCE) NQT 2003 QTS 2004 Member of IAMFA (International Association of Museum Facilities Administrators) Member of SACRE for the Borough of Enfield Middlesex- Princes Trust Advisor for the Borough of Enfield Middlesex- EDUCATION Venerable English College of St Alban. Valladolid Spain. (2000 – 2001) Certificate of Applied Philosophy St Mary’s College, Oscott Birmingham (Affiliated with Birmingham University 1996 – 1999) BA (Hons) Applied Theology 2:1 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Managing Director: EAGLE Transformational Coaching Ltd. December 2021 – Present. www.eagletransformationalcoaching.com EAGLE Transformational Coaching works with individuals and groups within and outside of business to create sound decision making processes with people in established Leadership and new Leadership roles, raise and maintain a supportive leadership structure to develop long-term morale, productivity and full potential of a leader, team, workforce or peer group. I founded EAGLE Transformational Coaching as a practical action to create great leaders. I fully believe that creating great life-habits of self-leadership will translate into your leadership of others, objectives, opportunities, challenges and successes. Please visit the above link for a full understanding of your potential and testimonies • • • • • • • • • • Facilitated leadership development workshops for senior executives at an international finance company, resulting in a 30% improvement in leadership effectiveness scores. Designed and delivered a comprehensive leadership training program for a multinational technology firm, leading to a 25% increase in employee engagement and retention. Implemented tailored executive coaching programs for C-suite leaders in various industries, significantly enhancing their strategic decision-making and team management skills. Led successful organisational transformation initiatives for global retail and healthcare organizations, aligning leadership behaviours with company values and increasing overall productivity by 20%. Developed robust mentorship programs for financial services and non-profit organisations, fostering continuous learning and improving succession planning and talent retention. Conducted leadership assessments and feedback sessions for large non-profits, identifying and developing high-potential leaders within the organisation. Collaborated with HR departments to integrate leadership development into talent management strategies, aligning leadership capabilities with business objectives. Provided strategic consultancy to fast-growing start-ups, establishing scalable leadership frameworks that supported rapid expansion and enhanced team performance. Delivered inclusive leadership training programs to public sector organizations, promoting diversity and inclusion, and leading to more equitable and effective leadership practices. Supported major universities in developing leadership curricula for MBA programs, equipping future business leaders with essential skills and knowledge for navigating complex organisational challenges. These bullet points collectively highlight my extensive experience and impact as a leadership consultant and coach, demonstrating my ability to drive significant improvements in leadership effectiveness across various sectors. Victoria & Albert Museum London November 2013 to April 2021 Estate Manager • Report to the Board of Trustees on Futureplan/Masrterplan KPI’s • Comply with and implement a coherent and effective branding to best enhance public access, orientation and information across the Estate for all visitors and guests. • Deliver Exhibition build projects ensuring high-end quality deliverables for 3.4m visitors per annum • Liaise in all matters of the Estate and Projects to ensure long term financial productivity. Co-ordinate significant scopes of work, ensuring that they are executed without disruption to the Visitor Operation • Liaise in all Matters of LBC Heritage and Planning with RBKC Authority. • Engage in the handover of scopes of work and projects, ensuring satisfactory familiarisation and that adequate commissioning and O&M documentation is in place • Write and submit tender documents for projects and development schemes, as well as reviewing, interviewing and appointing following Tender Submissions • Carry out regular inspections of the Estate to ensure quality and plant and operational Estate are maintained to highest standards • Ensure the principles of Health & Safety and working practices are compliant with legislative policies and procedures • Oversee the operation of specialist consultants and contractors, acting as point of contact for all related activity. Measure quality and performance against agreed KPIs and flagging outcomes • Conserve and maintain the Heritage and Brand of The Estate in all aspects of the maintenance/visitor relations • Maintain and deliver a cyclical programme of maintenance through-out the Estate • Forecast and adhere to a strict budgets allowing a contingency for unforeseen and reactive projects • Control and review of £6.5m operating budget and project budgets up to £55m • Co-ordinate the delivery of V&A Estate to upcoming V&A branded Museums such as Dundee, Shekou and Olympic Park as well as Three Mills site in London • Management of Housekeeping Team of 85 ensuring high quality Visitor Experience. National Trust, Buckinghamshire June 2010 to October 2013 Mansion, Portfolio & Collections Manager • • • • Co-ordinated 150 staff and 1500 volunteers across 4 Mansion houses and three residential/commercial villages. Including programming and staff training and deployment IN line with HLF funding refurbished a Trust owned village comprising of multiple residential dwellings (approx. 200) and commercial operations and implement a programme of annual or quinquennial PPM. Raised Visitor Enjoyment from 57% to 87% in 2012. Delivered extended opening season of two Mansion houses from 261 days to 364 days per annum. • • • • • • • • • • Raised Visitor numbers from 78k to 120k over 2012/13. Appointed Volunteer Champion of the National Trust for London and the South East Region. Delivered full staff and volunteer training to enhance Visitor Enjoyment. Co-ordinator of Key Representative Response for emergency call-out, as well as Security Manager for entire portfolio. Salvage co-ordinator Management of diverse Estate: Let Estate, Tenanted farms, 650 acres of grazing land, Woodland/Parkland., 5 Mansions and associated land/Commercial Activities including the disposal of unviable assets and the acquisition of more suitable operative property. Identified, prioritised and implemented projects using Collections Management Systems (CMS) and Property Business Plans (PBP) Managed multi-disciplinary teams: Visitor Services, Building Surveyors; Maintenance Contractors; Curatorial and Conservational; Commercial; Security; Emergency Services; Media Managed diverse Operating and Project budgets £110k and £2m respectively Developed and implemented the Conservation Performance Indicators (CPI) and created annual plans / 5 year conservational / commercial/Visitor forecasts Represented the Trust via Television, Radio and Press including interviews educational and strategic delivery Chace Community School, Enfield Middlesex February 2006 to January 2010 Head of Theology and Philosophy and Ethics • Managed a team of 7 staff • Tutor to a year 7 form group of 27 Students • Managing a changeable departmental budget, ensuring the department is equipped and non-specialist staff trained in crucial areas, as well as funding for projects and changes to curriculum demands • Joint transition co-ordinator, developing relations with feeder institutions, pre and post mainstream education. Involving presentations conferences and one-to-one interviews • Meeting Council Borough Officers of Education and implementing new Government initiatives within secondary education • Creating presentations and bids for financial support for various educational endeavours such as conference participation and resources for post 16 students • Member of SACRE, the Borough advisory committee on Religious Education in the Curriculum. • Princes Trust Adviser Earl of Scarborough High School, Skegness June 2002 to September 2005 Teacher of Religion and Sociology • Implemented a complete change of the scheme of work and adoption of a new examination board • Point of contact for Chair of Governors and Board, coordinating official visits and public invitations, including travel arrangements as well as accommodation OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS • Fluent written and verbal Spanish • Proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel / Project/PowerPoint/ Microsoft Access • Country Sports; Travel; Playing the Piano; Public Speaking, Theatre, Fine Dining REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST