
Nadia Gabbie
5.0
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Creating Space for Strategic Clarity When Stakes Are Highest
Studied at University of Brighton
Works at Global University Systems
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Nadia’s Executive Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
I partner with CEOs, founders, and executive leaders at inflection points where business outcomes and personal resilience are inextricably linked. My specialty lies in creating strategic clarity amid the complexity that defines the executive experience: For CEOs & Founders navigating: High-stakes scaling decisions during rapid growth phases Capital raising and investor relationship challenges Market pivots that require both speed and precision Succession planning and leadership team development For C-Suite Executives balancing: Organisational transformation initiatives with immediate deliverables Board and stakeholder expectations with operational realities Team performance optimisation during uncertainty Personal sustainability amid relentless demands What distinguishes my approach is a rare combination of leadership experience and insight. Through decades in leadership roles combined with specialised training as a transformation coach, I provide what is increasingly absent in the C-suite: protected space for strategic thinking unclouded by immediate pressures. My clients value that I understand the unique tensions of their position—from the public-facing decisions scrutinised by stakeholders to the private doubts that can't be shared with their team. Together, we transform potential breaking points into breakthrough strategic advantages. Let's create the confidential thinking environment you need to lead with both strategic clarity and personal sustainability.
Nadia can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy
Board Relations
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Strategy
Succession Planning
Team Management
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Work Experience

Senior Vice President
Global University Systems
January 2024 - Present
-Leading strategic communications transformation from private equity to purpose-driven organisation -Developing unified narrative across diverse educational institutions and stakeholder groups -Creating comprehensive stakeholder engagement framework for complex international audience -Guiding senior leadership through organisational change -Establishing strategic communications function across multiple markets and brands

Vice President Communications
OneFootball
March 2022 - September 2023
-Managed strategic communications through periods of rapid expansion and subsequent organisational change -Created industry-leading diversity communications strategy in male-dominated sector -Developed multi-stakeholder engagement framework spanning fans, rights holders, and investors -Led strategic narrative development balancing consumer and corporate audiences -Guided and coached founder transition from operational to advisory role

Vice President Communications
WeTransfer
December 2020 - March 2022
All aspects of communications with a special focus on corporate and financial communications strategy, preparation for ITF/ IPO, issues management and communications planning, CSR strategy and reporting, brand and product PR and internal communications strategy and delivery. Strategic Thinking, Communications Planning and +6 skills
Education

University of Brighton
BA(Hons), History of Design
1988 - 1991
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Overall Rating
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