About Nick Roud
I didn’t set out to chase titles or awards, I set out in 2016 (well a few years before that) to help people who lead. Born in the UK and now proudly based on Auckland’s North Shore with my wife Nicola and our two childres, Louie 10 and Willow 8, my life to date has moved purposefully to understanding people and opening up their massive potential.
Being dysleix my superpower gives me a unique lens on the world, a way of seeing patterns, connecting the dots fast and turning complexity into clarity. I am a natural introvert who prefers to stay in the wings out of the spotlight, but my work shines on the global stage. From one-on-one confidential coaching with CEOs and senior executives to developing tomorrow’s leaders, my approach is grounded in empathy, trust and results.
When companies bring me in, it’s not because they need a guest speaker (that’s not for me thanks) nor because things are broken, it’s because they’re ready to lift their game, improve performance and have the very best leaders they can. They’re looking for a partner who listens deeply, cuts through the noise, and helps decision-makers see what truly matters. My work is not a one-size fits all template approach. It’s personal and bespoke (and world class).
Why Companies Choose Nick
Nick is know for his calm, clear presence and his pure ability to build instant trust. Whether in the boardroom, governments, or going for a walk, Nick creates a space where leaders can talk openly about the realities of leadership, isolation, decision fatigue, pressure, and uncertainty.
He doesn’t lead with jargon or quick fixes, but with evidence based tools, decades of experience, and a deep belief in human potential.
Every coaching engagement combines Nick’s proprietary leadership assessments with behavioural science and 360 degree feedback. This structured researched based method helps leaders uncover both what’s working and what’s holding them back. The result is actionable clarity, a clear roadmap for leadership growth that aligns with company culture and objectives.
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Real Leadership, Real Results (recent case studies 2025/26).
- Turning Isolation into Strength
A New Zealand CEO of a major engineering group came to me feeling alone in decision making and communication. After six months of focused executive coaching and integration of Roud Leadership Assessments, we ran a LeaderPulse Check. It reported a 60% increase in board alignment and a measurable lift in team trust and cohesion.
- From High Potential to High Impact
In Sydney Australia, a rising executive ina global food company sought to transition confidentially into a C-suite role. Through tailored simulations and targeted leadership development, she not only earned internal promotion but was later appointed to Country Manager.
- Cultural Reset for Sustainable Growth
A French bank engaged Nick to recalibrate it’s executive leadership team. The outcome from nine months one to one coaching and a couple of in-house offsites was, reduced turnover, sharper communicaiton, and a culture anchored in accountability and respect.
Credentials and Recognition
Since founding Nick Roud Coaching in 2016, Nick has been recognised repeatedly for excellence in leadership development.
- Best Leadership Coaching Consultancy New Zealand at the Global Business Awards, 2024
- Best Executive Leadership Coach at the Education & Training Awards, 2023/24
- Multiple global and Asia-Pacific awards since 2018 for outstanding coaching impact.
Alongside his private practice, Nick is engaged by Massey University, The College of Law, a few Institutions and Insead. He coaches on the EMBA and MBA senior leadership programs. He continues to give back through his Emerging Leaders Scholarship, pro bono coaching with the Dyslexia Foundation and the International Coach Federation.
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Nick Roud is a highly effective leadership coach and business owner, distinguished by a unique blend of strengths that enable him to foster growth and cultivate high-performing environments.
Nick is inherently open, likable, and adaptable. He is renowned for his ability to build immediate rapport and trust with clients and teams due to his easygoing, empathetic demeanor and highly developed listening skills. Nick naturally excels as an excellent facilitator, capable of uniting diverse groups togetherand finding common ground to resolve conflicts. He creates a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable disclosing information and exploring challenges. Nick’s leadership style is characterized by a desire to create stability and conflict-free relationships, where he defines clear roles and responsibilities, striving for a “finely tuned orchestra” where each employee plays a key role.
Nick is committed to continuously developing his leadership fingerprint. He is actively strengthening his capacity for mental focus and expert knowledge as an executive leadership coach. This cultivation allows him to approach complex problems with curiosity and inventive originality. He is learning to analyze less and observe more, and to seek advice from trusted judgment to facilitate optimal decision-making. Nick is also developing the ability to make his expertise accessible and actionable by offering realistic, logical suggestions and being more considerate of others.
In essence, Nick Roud is a dynamic leader who brings a powerful combination of natural harmony, strategic intellect, and unwavering trust to his work, ensuring both individual growth and collective success.
Nick Roud holds the highest level of coaching, Master Certified Executive Coach
Accredited by the ICF
Awards Presented To Nick
- Nick Roud Coaching awarded ‘Best Leadership Coaching Consultancy New Zealand’ at the Global Business Awards 2024.
- Nick Roud was named and awarded Best Executive Leadership Coach 2023/24 at the Education & Training Awards, New Zealand
- Nick was recognised and awarded Best Leadership Coaching Company of the year 2022/23.
- Awarded Best Executive Coaching Consultancy at the 2022 Global Business Awards.
- Awarded Most Outstanding Executive Coaching Consultancy New Zealand at the 2021 Global Business Awards
- Awarded Best Executive Coaching Consultancy New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Business Awards 2020
- Awarded Best Executive Coaching Consultancy New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Business Awards 2019
CREDENTIALS:
2022, RLA and RLA360 (Roud Leadership Assessments)
2022, Executive Leadership Coach – The Institute for Strategic Leadership, New Zealand & United Kingdom
2017, Master Certified Executive Coach (MCEC), Accredited by The International Coach Federation, Global.
2017, Advanced Enneagram Inventory, Global.
2017, CPI260 Certified, CPP Asia Pacific, Global.
2017, Advanced STLI360 Certified, Global.
2016, MBTI Practitioner (Myers Briggs), CPP Asia Pacific, Global.
2016, Institute of Directors (IOD)
Founder of Nick Roud Coaching Group 2016
Pro bono coaching Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand
Pro bono coaching International Coach Federation (ICF)
Various pro bono coaching to professionals who have been made redundant and don’t get financial support from their organisations.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & GOVERNANCE:
Nick started his professional career in a prestigious Chartered Accountancy Firm in London, UK. He then moved into a Managers role for an international trade and expo business and spent 15 years supporting British exporters grow internationally. During the 90s Nick moved to New Zealand and joined an executive recruitment organisation where he spent many years helping executives identify and attract key people for their organisations. He was then an owner of a small New Zealand recruitment business before selling his ownership in 2016 to establish Roud Career Coaching/Nick Roud Coaching.
See below on continued professional experience.
*Founder & Director of Roud Career Coaching / Nick Roud Coaching 2016 ongoing
* Executive Leadership Coach at The College of Law 2025 till present.
*Leadership Coach at Institute for Strategic Leadership 2022 till present.
*Executive Coach, FSQ Consulting, Canada, 2022, till 2024.
*Member Board of Trustees, Birkdale Primary School, 2022, till present.
*Business Mentor, Business Mentors New Zealand 2022, till present.
*Massey University: Coach on the MBA (Master of Business Administration Programme 2021 till present.
*Massey University: Executive Coach on the Executive MBA (EMBA) Programme 2021, till present.
*Various Universities outside New Zealand on the CEO Coaching Program
*Leadership Coach, The International Coach Federation (ICF New Zealand) pro bono programme clients included St Johns and YWCA.
*Strategic Advisor to many local and international boards.
