Hi, I’m Nicky Massyn,
a Confidence and Performance coach, Trainer and Authenticity Activator based in South West London.
I work with people who have achieved a lot, but find themselves at a point where something has shifted.
Perhaps your confidence, energy or motivation doesn't feel quite the same. You may feel disconnected from yourself, uncertain about what you really want, or simply unprepared for the next chapter of your life or career.
Together, we explore your strengths, mindset, energy, values and your personal Vision. Helping you to develop the practical skills to better navigate change and move forward with greater clarity, self-belief, resilience and purpose, without running on empty.
For me, this is at the heart of Sustainable Performance and heartfelt happiness.
After 17 years working in fast-paced Blue Chip FMCG businesses, this is something I understand personally as well as professionally. And it is a big part of why I do the work I do today.
“Awaken the energy and radiance you need to thrive in life.
So that your time, your success and your happiness flows to you with greater ease and longevity.” - Nicky Massyn
My story
For many years, I measured success by many of the things we’re encouraged to strive for: a successful career, progression, financial security and a busy, full life.
But somewhere along the way, I had stopped paying attention to what I needed to feel energised, fulfilled and truly myself.
On the outside, I was achieving. On the inside, I was becoming increasingly disconnected, drained and stressed. I didn't realise it at the time, but the way I was living and working was no longer sustainable.
Eventually, life forced me to stop and take notice.
This was my story.
My world came crashing in
Having spent 15 years in some of the best Blue Chip FMCG companies in the world I loved my career. Or at least I thought I did!!
I loved the challenges, the brands, the salary and especially the people. But as I progressed, I increasingly felt stressed and drained, and I found that it became harder and harder to succeed in a way that felt natural to me.
Without realising it, I had moved further away from my natural strengths and passions. I was using more and more energy simply to keep going, and I was slowly burning out.
So when two significant emotional hardships arose I didn’t have the energy or resilience I needed to navigate them.
It sadly took the sudden and unexpected death of my mum, followed by a miscarriage and the start of a long fertility journey, to truly wake me up to how off track my life had become.
My world had come crashing in.
Finding my Authentic Me
It took the support and guidance of my husband, an Emotional well-being and a Fertility coach to help me find my “Authentic Me” again.
I learnt the value of slowing down and reconnecting with myself. I began to challenge some of the beliefs and expectations I had been carrying, understand what was draining my energy, and reconnect with my natural strengths, values and passions.
Most importantly, I started listening to myself again and trusting what I needed, rather than simply continuing down the path I thought I should be on.
That journey of rediscovery rekindled my passion for working with people and eventually led me to retrain and begin a new career in coaching and personal development.
Today, I’m able to bring together my professional experience, coaching and training expertise, and my own personal journey to help others reconnect with themselves before they reach the point of running on empty or losing their direction.
I’m passionate about helping people build the confidence, resilience and self-trust to make choices that feel right for them, manage their energy more sustainably and create a life and next chapter that genuinely reflects who they are and what matters to them.
For once, MY passion is burning brighter than my fears, and I’m loving it!
My qualifications
Professional Coaching & Development
Professional Coach Diploma, ICF Level 2
Optimus Coach Academy, 2026
Executive Coaching Certificate
Full circle, 2025
Team Coaching Certificate
Full Circle, 2025
Employee Development Accreditation
Harrisons Assessments, 2024
DISC Practitioner
The Coaching Academy, 2020
Kinetic Shift Practitioner (Incl Rapid Hypnosis)
UK Hypnosis Academy, 2019
Harmonizing Alignment Process
Emotional Well-being Consultant, 2018
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England, 2019
NLP Practitioner
The Coaching Academy, 2018
Personal Performance Diploma
The Coaching Academy, ICF Affiliated, 2017
CPD - Continuing Professional Development
Holistic Coaching
Treating intrusive thoughts and the inner critic voice
Transactional Coaching
Trauma, the Brain and Recovery (MBB)
Anxiety, ADHD and Recover (MBB)
Healing Toxic Shame (MBB)
Treating Depression (MBB)
Complex PTSD (CPTSD): The Brain & Recovery (MBB)
Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Resilience (MBB)
Higher education
Bachelor of Commerce Degree
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree
(Marketing and Supply Chain)
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
CIPS Graduate Diploma (MCIPS)
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
