Women, voice and confidence with Nikki Dean

A space where women can find their voice.

I'm Nikki Dean. I help people communicate with confidence, and I know the conversation can change when women get together. This is a space to be heard, practise, share what is really going on and back one another in work and life.

Come as you are. We'll work out your next step together.

Nikki Dean, presenter, event host and communication coach
Led by Nikki. Built around women supporting women.

Created by Nikki Dean

Professional broadcaster and communicator. Built from more than 20 years of real-world experience, The Bloody Brilliant Speaker® Framework and the book Just Bloody Speak.

20+Years live broadcasting
1,000sHours communicating live
300+Live events and stages
6Series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Trusted by broadcasters, events and global brands

Microsoft London Tech Week NVIDIA Financial Times Live BBC Two Strictly Come Dancing

What women say after working with Nikki

A little more confidence can change how you show up.

"The workshop brought our team closer, allowed us to hear each other's ideas and support one another in new ways. We're already implementing improvements and working better together."
Amy DowseHead of Awards and Events
"Nikki's ability to read the room, make everyone feel comfortable, and ask the right questions is second to none."
Nora RyanDigital Executive Producer, Strictly Come Dancing
"Nikki has an incredible ability to make women feel confident without ever changing who they are. She creates a safe, supportive environment where stories emerge naturally."
Anna WalewskaBritish GT Driver, Motorsport Consultant and Race Coach
"Working with Nikki has totally changed how I communicate. I actively look forward to speaking and telling my story now."
Hannah GordonPresenter, former footballer and cricketer
"Nikki made every session fun, engaging and full of practical takeaways. She supported each of us at our own pace and gave us the confidence to step up and own the stage."
Dawn HuntrodRegion Director North, Make UK

Real women. Real stories. Real encouragement.

A space where women can learn, laugh and find their voice.

From shared stories to practical speaking practice, this is the kind of supportive energy I want to bring into every space.

Nikki with a group of women holding Just Bloody Speak
Sharing stories, ideas and a copy of Just Bloody Speak.
Nikki hosting a panel conversation with two women
Opening up the conversation with women on the panel.
Nikki sharing a relaxed moment with another woman
Connection, encouragement and a bit of fun.
Nikki leading a Speak Up workshop
Practical speaking practice in a supportive space.

Practical support for real speaking moments

Choose the support that fits where you are now.

You might be growing a business, taking on more visibility, speaking up at work or ready to feel more at ease in front of a group.

01

One-to-one coaching

Personal support for women in business, leadership or a more visible role. Get clear on your message, practise networking and introductions, and speak about your work in a way that feels natural. Preparing for media, a panel or an interview? We can work on camera confidence and preparation too.

02

Workshops for organisations

Practical sessions for women's networks, all-female teams and organisations who want better communication across the team. Work on speaking up, being heard, handling important conversations and creating space for different voices.

03

The Bloody Brilliant Speaker Academy

An individual annual pass to a complete online communication system, with friendly group coaching clinics. Work through practical tools at your own pace, bring questions to the group and get support for the speaking moments happening in real life.

"Nikki delivered a compelling global lecture on finding her voice... making her message both relatable and powerful for a diverse, global audience. Her session resonated across roles and regions, sparking reflection and conversation long after the event ended. Nikki is an engaging, authentic speaker who creates psychological safety while challenging audiences to step into their voice."
Mara LawlerCertified Reinvention Practitioner, HR Programme and OD Leader

People and practical tools, working together

Help for the moment you need it.

Working with me or joining an event gives you access to selected online resources too. You can dip in when nerves, overthinking or a busy working day gets in the way, get a useful next step and get back to what matters.

Speaker Diagnostic

Meet yourself where you are now. Get a speaker profile, three quick wins and a clear route through the tools. Your profile can change as you practise and build confidence.

Presentation Planner

Head full of ideas and no idea where to start? Turn the jumble into a clear route to a focused, high-impact presentation in about 10 minutes.

Confidence Reset

For the wobble before you speak. Settle your nerves, create a calm ritual that works for you and choose one useful next move.

No technical skills needed. These tools are quick, clear and built for real working life and real speaking situations.

A useful companion for the work

Take the ideas with you.

Every workshop, one-to-one programme and Social experience includes a copy of Just Bloody Speak, plus selected online tools to help you keep practising between sessions.

Just Bloody Speak by Nikki Dean

If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place

What can make it hard to use your voice?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. We can start with what is happening for you.

I know what I want to say, then lose the words in the moment.

I overthink it because I want to sound clever or get it perfect.

I have a head full of ideas and no clear place to start.

I get interrupted, overlooked or not taken seriously.

Networking feels awkward. I don't know how to explain what I do.

The space feels intimidating, and I want to speak up with more ease.

A free first step

Find your quickest communication win.

Four quick questions. One useful answer. The free Communication Check helps you spot what could make your next presentation, pitch, meeting or important conversation land better.

  • Get a practical next step in about a minute
  • Unlock your personalised result with your name and email
  • Come away with one thing to try straight away
Start the free Communication Check

A quick insight, not a big report.

No technical skills needed. Answer a few simple questions and get one useful action to take into a real speaking moment.

Try it now
"Nikki's session was thoughtful, engaging and highly relevant... She encouraged awareness, inclusive language and practical reflection from everyone, creating a space that felt both empowering and constructive. A genuinely insightful session that has left many of us thinking more intentionally about how we support and develop people in the workplace."
Arshad SheikhHead of Human Resources EMEA, PMY Group

Start with the conversation you need

Let's make more space for women's voices.

Whether you want support for yourself, your team or your next event, tell me what would be useful and we'll take it from there.

Talk to Nikki
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