About Me
"I’ve spent much of my career working alongside capable leaders in high-pressure environments, where pressure and responsibility
quietly expand, as boundaries erode."
I've seen this from the inside
I’m Vikki, and I spent over 15 years working as a Personal Assistant alongside Executive Leaders in demanding, high-pressure environments. Supporting decision-makers at the top of organisations gave me a front-row view of how Leaders absorb increasing responsibility, often without clear pauses, boundaries, or space to reflect.
In these roles, I saw how capable, conscientious leaders continue to perform whilst pressure gradually becomes normalised. Long hours, constant availability and competing priorities are rarely questioned - until capacity begins to narrow and clarity fades.
As a mother of two, I also understand the reality of responsibility that doesn’t switch off.
Competing demands, limited recovery time and the expectation to keep going are not confined to
leadership roles — but they become more pronounced when others rely on your decisions,
presence and consistency.
In the past I experienced Burnout. Not because I lacked capability, but because the sustained pressure
was left unexamined and the demand quietly exceeded my capacity over a long time. My experience
and insight shapes how I support leaders, before pressure becomes unsustainable, helping them
recalibrate and lead with clarity and intention. Sustaining performance within their capacity.
Professional Background & Credentials
Alongside lived experience, my work is grounded in robust professional training and ethical practice.
I believe executive leaders deserve thoughtful, evidence-informed support that respects the complexity of their roles.
I am:
A Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
A Jay Shetty Certified Life and Success Coach
A holder of an International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development (Level 7)
A holder of a Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (NCFE CACHE Level 2)
I am also:
A Member of the Association of Coaching
A Professional Member of The Association for NLP (ANLP)
My background as a Personal Assistant means confidentiality, trust,
discretion and reliability are second nature to me - qualities that are essential
when working with executive leaders navigating pressure, complexity
and responsibility.
How I Work
I work as a thinking partner, creating space for executive leaders to gain clarity and see what is often hidden in plain sight. Together, we uncover blind spots, challenge unhelpful patterns, and support you to lead consciously — with intention and within your capacity.
This work is not about doing more or pushing harder. It is about working intentionally, reducing internal pressure and leading in a way that is sustainable, effective and aligned with who you are.
Brainz Magazine
Executive Contributor
I am an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, where I write articles through a coaching lens on topics around conscious leadership, leadership pressure and the work-culture patterns that quietly shape capacity, performance and wellbeing.
