I am a huge advocate of having a portfolio career. Actor, coach, writer and speaker.
My common denominator is creativity. Throughout my career I have been freelance and thrive within change, challenge and variety.
Many of my 'roles' overlap and my specific blend of skills offers flexibility to the project.
I am also a mother and particularly passionate about supporting other women to create their version of success.
Projects
- Saying yes to yourself doesn’t mean you need a smoke machine, a stool or a key change -Nicky Raby...Unless you want that I can definitely improvise for you... :) Saying yes to yourself doesn't have to be a dramatic moment where the lights change and the music builds to a crescendo ... It may be subtler than that... but just as impactful. Saying yes may be an internal 'right let's do this' or 'let's give this a go' or 'I'm going to see what happens when I really get stuck in...' My monthly moves are about setting clear intentions... and then we build a plan to meet them. Incredible
- Selling things on the internet? don’t forget about this very important piece... Nicky RabySo often I have been the ideal client but I haven't made the purchase...mainly because the seller hasn't explored the next layer of the customer journey... We have such an amazing opportunity to build services/products from the ground up and use our knowledge, insight and understanding of our clients/customers/audience to meet their needs. In 'create your income pie,' we look at creating income streams differently. It isn't a case of just scribbling an idea down, bunging it together and then
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Work history
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Podcast HostDreaming and Doing with Nicky Raby
London, United KingdomFreelance
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CoachNicky Raby
London, United KingdomFreelance
Certified by the Coaching Academy in 2013, I have since coached over 700 clients. I work 1:1 and regularly host groups workshops. I am frequently hired to work with business organisations and work with parents, creatives, small businesses/freelancers ... those who wish to create life on their terms. Strategic, practical, holistic and warm. No nylon suits and patronising pashminas here! I promise I won't make you whoop and high five me!
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Skills
- Public Speaking
- Content Writing
- Artist Strategy
- Directing Freelancers
- Results Orientated
- Business Development
- Business Strategy
- Business Startups
- Brainstorming
- Video
Education
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Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching The Coaching Academy
- London, United Kingdom
I qualified as a personal performance coach from The Coaching Academy and completed the diploma in less than a year.
WHAT TYPE OF CLIENTS WORK WITH ME?
Often there is a sense of feeling stuck. Maybe overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and overworked.
You know you are supposed to do brilliant things in the world but you don't seem to be making the progress you want.
Perhaps there are obstacles in the way; money, time, resources, childcare, your own thoughts, tiredness...
But still you know you want matters to improve. Other people seemed to have figured it out, so why shouldn't you
(I totally agree with this statement and don't worry, you can do it too)
Many of my clients are freelancers, personal brands and business owners. They specifically don't want to live an inflexible corporate life.
(Some of my clients want help to make the move...)
I HELP CLIENTS TO:
Build a business and a life that suits them.
To maximise the time you have available and create clear strategies that are going to get results.
To notice the overwhelm but not let it define you. You can have some 'me' time too. You don't have to work all the time. To work smart not hard. I will help you create the quickest, fastest, most straight forward plan to get from A-B
To be more present in their life, rather than that 'frazzled feeling'
To bring in consistent income. Life costs FACT and doing a passion project and spending a lot of time faffing about is not an option. You need to bring in more than a cup of coffee and a bus fare for a morning's work...
To work practically and within your life's circumstances. I have a toddler. I don't necessarily want to high five strangers in Bali on a 'find your life's purpose' retreat. Sure, a week's worth of uninterrupted sleep would be worth the airfare money in itself but your commitments may not allow you to pop on a plane. You need the plan and need to get moving.
BUSINESS WISE:
To help you develop your idea (or you may have 1258 ideas kicking around!)...
To help you create IMPACT and actually get the money coming in. You may have done stuff before; bought a book, attended a talk, or talked it over with a pal over some wines. I will help you focus on money making activities.
To be an expert in your field.
To nail the basics; How do I sell this? What should I charge? What should I say about myself? What will people think? Am I ready?
How to be the CEO of your business but also move forward from where you are right now.
Visibility: The power of video; how you can use it in a way that suits you and allows us to get to know you better. How to create your ideal branding head shots. Both areas come naturally to me as I have been an actor for over 25 years- don't worry there are some very simple tips that are going to change everything.
How to go to the next level...create your focuses for the coming months. Building consistency and accountability.
You may need to gain the missing pieces... ideal customers, creating irresistible packages and services that will pay you well so you can 'fly' on your terms.
Creating your USP so you are the go to person. Maximising your skills, talents, expertise and experience so you can be the best version of yourself and bring enormous value.
How you can build the evidence that you can do the job...Testimonials, how to pitch, building your elevator pitch and your snappy and succinct answer to 'So what do you do then?'
LIFE WISE
To actually give yourself the time/permission headspace to consider what you want for your business and life if you allowed yourself to dream big and made a plan to make it happen.
Actually figuring out what you want; what is important and what you value. What your short term and long term goals are so you can build action plans that are aligned. This is intense work that needs a certain mindset. Not one that is accompanied by the soundtrack of Cbeebies and a toddler who is 'operating' the washing machine like a typical morning for me. Working hard, rushing around, constantly playing catch up can feel relentless. But once you know the big picture, the trickiness along the way is all worth it.
Some key topics I love:
Dreaming big | Mapping out what you want for your business and life | Making life and career work on your terms.
It all starts with you. If you are not on top form, no one wins. I share practical exercises to help you figure out where you are now; emotionally, physically, mentally, financially and then help you get to where you want to be in the above areas.
Discover habits, thoughts, patterns of behaviour that may be distracting, holding you back, procrastinating and keeping you playing small.Uncover any limiting beliefs which are a reflection of the 'old you' and are annoyingly getting in the way. You will also create your non negotiations i.e the stuff you need to make life better for you and then scheduling them on a regular basis, create delegation strategies so you get the help you need.
Finally uplevel your surroundings, your mindset, your daily life to create the success you deserve and quickly switch gears from parent to business owner.
Some topics I love:
Creating a life and a business that is satisfying but not overwhelming. Looking at building confidence and challenging limiting beliefs and old stories that are holding you back.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Stress free life is the best. Obviously we are not going for perfection buuuttt there will be invaluable tweaks you can make, including: Boundaries...get great boundaries and your whole business and life will change. I promise... just you wait and see...Systems. I will show you how to create systems in your business so things will run smoothly and effectively. Templates will be your best friend...I will show you how. Identify triggers which slow things down; these could be thoughts, activities, actions or people
A spring clean of your business and life. You will take a good look around and reflect on what is working and where changes are necessary.
Awards
Jim Broadbent ScholarshipMountview
After successfully auditioning for Jim Broadbent, I won £1000 towards my fees at Mountview