written by Executive Coach Nick Roud. 5th June 2026, Auckland, New Zealand One of the most common misconceptions about leadership is that success is built on saying “yes.” In reality, leadership is defined by what you choose not to do. Only today in a one...
writing by Nick Roud, (with research from various white papers and coaching sessions with CEOs). Auckland, June 2nd 2026. Change is not the problem. Resistance to change is. The leaders who perform best in uncertain environments are not the ones who pretend everything...
Article written for HRD Leaders by Nick Roud In a world full of workshops, digital learning, and team offsites, professional one-to-one leadership development remains one of the most effective ways to accelerate talent. For HRD leaders, it is not a luxury or a “nice...
by Nick Roud, Award Winning Leadership Development Coach and Founder of Nick Roud Coaching Most professionals spend their entire careers trying to eliminate weaknesses. We take courses to improve them, seek feedback to correct them, and quietly hope no one notices...
By Nick Roud Coaching (guest article for press) April 2026, Auckland, New Zealand In every organisation whether a start‑up finding its feet or a global enterprise redefining its edge the distinction between leadership and management matters more than most people...
Article written by Nick Roud, 21st March 2026, Queenstown, New Zealand If You’re Too Busy for a Leadership Coach, You Probably Need One(A reflection on effectiveness, leadership, and making time for what matters most) The Myth of the “Busy Leader”. If there’s...
