Nicky’s first career spanned 27 years in the Armed Forces, serving in the Field Army as well as in strategy, policy and finance roles in Army Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence. As a private secretary, she worked at the heart of the Government, supporting the Secretary of State for Defence during fast-moving operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Cumbria (during a ‘Foot and Mouth’ crisis). Her expertise and insights as a leader were developed throughout a range of ‘command’ roles, as a Training Company Commander, Training Regiment Commander and Director of her specialism. In her most significant leadership role, she led some 4,500 soldiers within the Army’s personnel and finance function.
She was appointed CBE during the 2012 New Years Honours and was recognised by the BBC’s 100 women. During the same year Nicky left the Army and established What Good Leadership Looks Like, helping companies develop their people and make transformative and sustainable improvements in leadership and culture. Her experience as a speaker and facilitator ranges across the UK, multinational and global corporations, in sectors as diverse as financial services, health, oil and gas, construction, transport, education, media and law. She supports executive teams and individuals as a leadership and career coach. Nicky has had several television appearances, having been interviewed on BBC Newsnight, and BBC Breakfast. In 2018, she made her TV debut as an on-screen contributor to Secret Agent Selection: WW2 (BBC)/Churchill’s Secret Agents (Netflix). The series aptly illustrates the power of a positive mindset, as seemingly ordinary men and women discover that they are capable of extraordinary things.
More recently, Nicky was part of a small creative team which brought English National Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem to the stage. Nicky delivers her material TED-style, so her content feels authentic and it is delivered in the moment. She is responsive to audience size, demographics and atmospherics. Supporting slides are clear and visually impactful. Each of Nicky’s talks is bespoke, designed to reflect each different client’s sector, role and specified requirements. Nicky illustrates key messages through story-based practical experience and insight. The focus is always on practical application and on encouraging the audience to reflect on the utility of each insight for them personally, whether as an individual, leader, or team member.
We recently sat down in an exclusive interview with Nicky Moffat to learn more about her knowledge of leadership, teamwork and corporate change.
Most recently, Brigadier Nicky Moffat was inducted into the Best International Women's Day Speakers to Hire, a tribute to her achievements within the Armed Forces.
How to hire Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE
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When she's at corporate events, Nicky is known to cover the following topics:
- What good leadership look like
- Building a leadership culture
- Honing your leadership capability
- Leading people through change
- Delivering complex transformational change
- Inclusive leadership
- How to create and embed an inclusive culture
- Owning your career
- Being the best you can be
- Career transition: going it alone
- The art of motivating
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"It was an incredible event and the fact that Nicky stayed to the end to practically give 1:1 coaching was super appreciated by so many. Thank you so much again Nicky and for your help arranging for Nicky to attend our event." - SMBC
"If only I had heard such empowering words much earlier in my career"- Executive Director
"Clear insightful and credible career advice which is easy to apply"- General Counsel
"Practical advice that I can use today. Nicky is such an engaging speaker. Great mix of the blue sky aspirational stuff with the realistic stuff"- Senior Legal Counsel
"There was no filler/fluff in this. It was all great information. I could have listened to so much more from her"- Solicitor
"Thought provoking and provided many useful tools. Drawing on her own professional experience and career path heightened the impact"- Legal Consultant
"Your session was inspirational and your journey to the top is a complete eye opener…how strong a character you must have to get to where you are! Your session has motivated me to have a look at my own journey and take stock - thanks so much"
"Nicky’s session at our M&A Conference went fabulously well…she was a massive hit and we all really enjoyed her presentation and insights. I heard a great deal of positive reaction to her session and it was one of the most popular of the day. It hit the mark exactly and gave us all much to think about; I’m sure I’m not the only one today determined to put her ideas into action! Our managing partner also turned up because he wanted to hear what Nicky had to say. Everyone was impressed by Nicky’s experience and her direct, no-nonsense approach to leadership balanced with just the right dose of humour and selfdeprecation"
"We booked Nicky to talk at our ‘women in road’ network event. Nicky gave a fantastic talk and really connected with her audience who found her both interesting and thought provoking. She was a great success and feedback after the event was all positive – they loved her!" - Emma, The AA
"Nicky was GREAT and I have received nothing but positive feedback from the management team to which she presented. Please pass on my thanks, it was a huge benefit to us all in attendance." - Paul, Head of HR , Air Liquide
- 2012 - Founded What Good Leadership Looks Like
- 2012 - Awarded a CBE
- 2009 - Became the highest-ranking woman in the British Army
- 1995 - Completed an MA at Cranfield University
- 1985 - Graduated from the University of Liverpool
- Served in the armed forces for 26 years
